INSIGHT From Infineum International Limited Read Article > PAO on the radar
The use of high quality base stocks, including PAO, is growing in automotive lubricant formulations as demand to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency increases.
Brad Rinderknecht, global marketing manager for Synthetics at ExxonMobil Chemical, talks to Infineum about how this demand is causing additional strain and pressure on crankcase and driveline lubricants, and the technical advantages of PAO over mineral base oils to support these advanced formulations.
Read Article > North American specification update
The combination of PC-11, dexos1™ and ILSAC GF-6 are placing a significant strain on industry resources as all parties work collaboratively to meet the lubrication requirements of engines in the 2016-2018 timeframe.
Steve Haffner, Infineum North America Crankcase Market Manager, brings us up to speed on the latest updates on these specification developments, including a progress report concerning test readiness for ILSAC GF-6.
Read Article > New wave of oils
Many oil marketers have recognised the opportunity for growth as the demand for 4-stroke marine engine oils has increased.
However, while most owners of 2T outboard engines are familiar with the TC-W3® certification symbol displayed on engine oils, many with 4T powerboats are less aware of the newer FC-W®
and FC-W Catalyst Compatible® engine oil certifications.
Ed Post, Infineum North American Specialties Market Manager takes a close look at the need to expand market channels for these oils and for ongoing education to ensure customers select the oils that deliver appropriate protection to their engine.
Ursula Thakkar
InfineumInsight.com
Below are summaries of articles published in Infineum Insight, the online magazine for the fuels and lubricants additives industry. Click through to read the full article.
Next generation viscosity modifiers
The drive for improved fuel economy in the heavy-duty diesel market, propelled by government legislation and consumer demand, is making it increasingly vital for next generation viscosity modifiers to be compatible with higher quality base stocks and provide viscometrics that enable blending of lower viscosity grade oils.
Rajiv Taribagil, Infineum Senior Scientist, discusses the impacts these demands are having on lubricant formulations and on the design of next generation viscosity modifiers.
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