INSIGHT From Infineum International Limited The latest specification updates
The passenger car and heavy-duty lubricants industries are in a period of almost unprecedented change. Demands for engine oils that deliver hardware protection and fuel economy in an increasingly complex fuels and base stock landscape mean lubricant specification updates, including ILSAC GF-6, PC-11, ACEA and those related to specific vehicle manufacturers, are rolling out on both sides of the Atlantic.
With so many changes, all coming pretty much at the same time, it is more important than ever to stay on top of the latest developments and to understand their implications on future engine oil formulations. Keep up to date and read informed analysis on the InfineumInsight specification update page>>
Below are summaries of articles published in Infineum Insight, the online industry magazine for the fuels and lubricants additives industry. Click through to read the full article.
Ursula Thakkar
Preventing cold corrosion of marine cylinder liners
Increased operating costs and stringent environmental regulations, at a time of reduced demand for cargo transportation, have put extreme pressure on the shipping industry. Despite falling fuel prices, the reduction of operating costs – and in particular reducing the fuel bill – is a top priority. Some operators have found that slow steaming is a quick and easy way to achieve this. However, the combination of slow steaming, with other hardware and operational modifications can cause increased corrosive wear of cast iron liners in marine engines, known as cold corrosion.
Discover the ways to control cold corrosion in an interview with recently appointed CIMAC UK Chairman, John Smythe, Infineum Marine and Large Engine Lubricants Technical Advisor. Explore cold corrosion>>
Low viscosity transmission fluids
A wide variety of requirements including emissions reduction, fuel economy, increased vehicle performance, greater power, and enhanced driving experience have driven tremendous change to automotive transmission technology. And, as transmission systems continue to evolve, with the latest hardware being adopted at different rates in various regions, the demand for advanced and tailored fluids is increasing.
Automatic transmission fluids (ATFs) have been providing some contribution to fuel economy performance. But, as Joe Noles, Infineum Transmission Fluids Technical Advisor explains, the proper design of a low viscosity fluid, which is carefully matched with a specific transmission design can yield significant fuel economy improvements.
Discover low viscosity ATFs>> The global base stocks picture
The fast changing and relatively uncertain global base stocks market has a direct impact on finished lubricants. While increased availability of higher quality base stocks should satisfy the demand for higher quality lubricants, the increasing number and type of base oils brings a whole new level of complexity. With changing global demand patterns, fluctuating raw material costs and local supply and demand imbalances challenges can be expected for some time to come.
A number of industry stakeholders spoke to Infineum about some of the key issues shaping the future base stocks market. Explore their views on Group I, II, III, PAO & GTL, bio base stocks and some Group Vs, on the InfineumInsight base stocks page>>
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