CONTENTS
Controlling low speed pre-ignition Pages 6 to 7
How collection and analysis of LSPI data will enable rigorous evaluation
Infineum examines the fundamental issues behind LSPI and suggests that a new test, rather than new chemical limits, will provide the answer as to how to solve the problem of LSPI in the most efficient manner without curbing technical enginuity.
High-tech engines need high performance engine oils Pages 8 and 10 Circumnavigating the ‘minefield of requirements car manufacturers must pick their way through’ As demands made on lubricants become increasingly complex, Jonas Leber and Thomas Hickl outline the nature of a number of these stipulations, the issues in the production of usable equipment that can arise as a result of these new regulations, and the ways in which lubricant formulators have evolved to accomodate changes of this nature.
The Future of Lower Viscosity Oils Page 12
Striking the balance between legislation and formulation With impending changes to CO2
emissions regulations
leading to emphasis being placed on the manufacture of thinner oils, FUCHS explains the increasing importance of High Temperature High Shear Viscosity Testing and the inevitable move towards lower viscosity grades.
Minimising Friction and Wear on Diamond- Like Carbon Surfaces Pages 14 to 16
Unique Friction Modifiers from Croda An in-depth, technical look at the numerous unique advantages observed in Croda’s Polymeric Friction Modifiers (PFMs) when being tested, illustrating how PFMs have the potential to minimise wear on a variety of surfaces, offering lubricant formulators ‘a novel and versatile additive technology’.
Lube-Tech Pages 26 to 31
Influence of Lubricant Additives on Surface Quality and Material Removal Rate in a Lapping Process Wilhelm Rehbein of Rhein Chemie details the metal removal method of ‘lapping’, which is used to remove excessive surface roughness from materials. Wilhelm’s paper explains the lapping process and details the various properties of different types of additives used in the formulation of lapping oils.
Personal Profile Page 45
Eddy Stempfel
Charting a near half century career in the lubricants industry, Lube Magazine takes a look at the achievements of Eduard ‘Eddy’ Stempfel; Global Product Manager and Application Specialist for Food Grade Lubricants at FUCHS LUBRITECH GmbH.
Regulars: UKLA President’s Report UEIL President’s Report UEIL News
Local Report
ICIS Base Oil Report Forthcoming Events Publisher’s details
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Cover: courtesy of Infineum. Infineum is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of lubricant additives used primarily in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and marine engines, and additives for diesel fuels. [The image on the front cover] is a representation of the sound caused by a multi-cycle low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) event. Read Infineum’s article starting on page 6.
4 LUBE MAGAZINE NO.134 AUGUST 2016
Online video is the future of content marketing
Sometimes it’s better to watch and listen to a presentation, rather than read it. Hearing the speaker’s voice and intonation as well as observing built-in animations with the speaker pointing out specific aspects, can help with understanding a new or complex subject, first time. And sometimes, if the topic is particularly intricate, it is even better if you can watch the presentation as many times as you want. Croda Lubricants has this video/webinar resource! Turn to page 14 to read their article as well as watch the webinar. At the end of the article you will be able to find out more on their e-seminars.
With online video becoming more and more a means for people to satisfy their information needs, businesses are starting to include it in their internet marketing strategies.
The success stories of videos that have gone viral are legend. Engage viewers and they will share the video with others. They will spend longer on your website and more time interacting with your brand. Video is a good tool to have in your kit. Be creative, not only with the videos themselves but in the campaign strategy you build around them.
Video is the future of content marketing.
In the past, Lube Magazine has published several videos, the latest was in February 2016 and came from Luberef, a Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company, and their video helped to promote and highlight some important company news.
Whilst on the subject of internet marketing, we’ve just launched the EuropaLub website! Please go to
www.europalub.org. Here’s a quick resume on EuropaLub. For over 25 years EuropaLub has collated European Lubricant market statistics, on a non-profit basis. Working with the lubricants industry trade associations in each country, supported by UEIL, EuropaLub has been re-launched with an online service, the European Lubricants Industry Statistics Service (ELISSE).
Sebastian Crawshaw has written an update to keep us informed of the latest developments, which can be found on page 38.
Whilst many are speculating about implications of Brexit, EuropaLub provides calm, unhyperbolic facts for order amidst the turmoil.
If your organisation has an important message which it wants to draw attention to, please do get in contact with me.
If you would like to contact me please do
suzy@ukla.org.uk
Suzy Jarman Editor
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