INDUSTRY NEWS
Nynas takes off
There is a demand within the
aviation industry for hi-tech lubricant solutions, and selecting the right option is essential to meet the strict production requirements.
NYNAS™ NS 3 is a hydrotreated naphthenic base oil,
with a high refining degree. It is used as a component in the fluid applications that are part of an aircraft’s hydraulic system, which powers such critical functions as the rudder and landing gear.
GRPIII+ ETRO
In 2016 PETRONAS announced that they are undertaking a major upgrade at their Melaka refinery which will convert it to become the global leader in Group III+ base oil production. PETRONAS will be producing 4 cSt and 6 cSt grades named ETRO+ and the significant features of these will be VI’s in excess of 132, increased flash points and up to 16% reduction in NOAK volatility.
This change in specification is in response to the introduction of EURO6 legislation which is causing significant changes to engine design and a subsequent need for new lubricant design. The change in lubricant will increase demand on PAO consumption and it is in this area that PETRONAS sees
OBITUARY: Charles Mitchell, Century Oils
Charles Mitchell, formerly of Century Oils, passed away on Saturday 9th December 2017. He was a well-known, influential and highly-regarded member of the international lubricants sector.
Century Oils was transformed under Charles leadership to become a truly global brand through an international expansion programme. Charles led Century Oils to become one of the first British companies to form the “British delegation to UEIL” and he became the first British President of UEIL in the early 1980s.
ETRO + grades having its biggest benefit. First testing results shows significant savings up to 25% on PAO consumption can be achieved versus standard Group III Base Oils.
In order to support these claims PETRONAS has implemented a timetable to work with additive companies so that it has a big cover of slates in automotive approvals. It is expected that some of these slates will be already available in 2018 onwards to support customers.
For further information please contact MeadekingRobinson on 0151 236 3191 or call Paul Rothery directly on 07769 938 964.
Charles was also instrumental in successfully lobbying the UK Government to rule that the purchase of Lubricants and Fuels could not be linked in supply arrangements with end users which was of major benefit to the independent lubricant sector in the UK.
Charles was a pioneer and one of the first to see the benefits of providing technical support for products in highly specialised industries.
He was well liked by the staff and frequently went on walks around the site to see what was happening away from the board room, he will be sadly missed.
Its good compatibility with sealing materials, together with excellent low temperature properties, such as a very low pour point and kinematic viscosity, makes NYNAS™ NS 3 particularly well suited to the high-performance demands of aviation.
In addition to its suitability for the extreme rigours of the aviation hydraulic fluid applications, NYNAS™ NS 3 can also be applied in metalworking fluid formulations, such as cold rolling of aluminium foil.
LINK
www.nynas.com
LUBE MAGAZINE NO.143 FEBRUARY 2018
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