CONTENTS


Group II base oil migration in hydraulic oil formulations Pages 6 to 7


Base fluid selection is critical for modern hydraulic systems With >60% of industrial oils being hydraulic - and of those 98% can be formulated with Group II base stocks - development is progressing on the basis of better filterability, air release and oxidative stability over that of Group I. Simon Matthews of Morris Lubricants highlights the general trend in oxidative performance.


Ask the Guru Pages 8, 10, and 12


Industrial lubricants for machinery – questions answered


Mohamed Mourad, ExxonMobil Lubricants, answers a series of questions ranging from how to maximise productivity to can new generation hydraulics help keep a system clean.


Addressing the changing demands of motorcycle lubricants Pages 14, 16 and 18


Balancing efficiency and economy The motorcycle is growing in popularity globally, but with distinct differences across different regions, lubricant suppliers need to ensure that their products deliver. This article explains some of the challenges and opportunites which are presented to lubricant suppliers. Please turn to page 14 to read more on this very interesting article from Infineum.


Lube-Tech Pages 24 to 25 and 28 to 29


Quantitative Condition Monitoring of In-use Oils by FTIR Spectroscopy Read how Fluid Life, a commercial laboratory providing commercial lubricant analysis and condition monitoring services, teamed up with a university to investigate a different approach to oil analysis.


EuropaLub Pages 36 to 37


The ELISSE Market Summary is available When looking for opportunities, the latest market evolution estimates up to 2013 together with base numbers, will prove useful. Turn to page 36 to find out how to get your hands on this data.


UEIL Local Report Page 42 Poland


This very concise report from UEIL’s Polish member organisation, POPiHN, Polish Organisation of Oil Industry and Trade, covers an overall market report as well as Engine oils for the automotive industry, Passenger cars motor oils and Heavy-duty engine oils.


Regulars: UKLA President’s Report UEIL President’s Report UEIL News


UEIL Local Report ICIS Base Oil Report Appointments


Forthcoming Events Publisher’s details


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Page 40 Page 42 Page 47 Page 49 Page 50 Page 50


Cover: Courtesy of Morris Lubricants. A hydraulic ram. Morris Lubricants blends a wide range of industrial and hydraulic oils at its factory in Shrewsbury, UK. In this edition the company’s technical services manager Simon Matthews looks at the ongoing battle against oxidation in hydraulic oils, the demands of the 21st century and the search for ever-increasing oil drain periods. See the full article starting on page 6.


4 LUBE MAGAZINE NO.127 JUNE 2015


Expect the unexpected


Following on from my Editorial in the April 2015 edition of LUBE, here in the UK we have a new Government. Past governments have been formed by one of the two main parties, the Conservatives or Labour. The last government was a coalition with the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. On 7 May 2015 the Conservatives won with a majority of 12. No opinion polls had predicted this, their forecasts had been for another coalition government. This was an unexpected outcome. Perhaps we should expect the unexpected.


When you read through some of the articles in this edition of LUBE, you will find an unexpected theme running through. I certainly was not expecting this. Guidance.


The EU Ecolabel article on page 20, gives an overall view of the voluntary scheme which is in place to help make sure that Member States apply EU environmental law correctly. Helping them comply with the legislation they have agreed, and following up on complaints from citizens and non-governmental organisations.


To ensure that the correct ACEA performance claims are made, ATIEL has released information for engine lubricant marketers. When ACEA releases a new version of its Oil Sequences, a new year number is assigned to it. Further information can be found on page 22.


The EuropaLub item on pages 36 and 37 highlights that by using the Market Summary and ELISSE, insight will be gained from the European Market Statistics, to help guide the user to better decision making.


The UEIL News found on page 40 is packed full of important information to help UEIL members, for example: new emission standards for L type vehicles (motor vehicles with less than four wheels, i.e. motorcycles); the Tyre Project has developed new compounds, designs and treads; and more.


We here in the UK will have to wait and see what the next five years bring. Two things we can be sure to expect, they are death and taxes.


If you would like to contact me please do suzy@ukla.org.uk


Suzy Jarman Editor


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