Science
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
GULF OIL LUBRICANTS PLANS 70% CAPACITY EXPANSION TO 250 MILLION LITRES
Gulf Oil Lubricants India plans to increase its production capacity by 70% to 250 million litres within the next 18 months. Currently, the company operates at 95% utilization across its two plants, producing 152 million litres annually. Expansion will begin at the Chennai plant, while land acquisition has been completed at the Silvassa facility.
1 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
TASK-BASED TRAINING | TOP-UPS UTILIZING AN S&R CONTAINER
Traditional methods of refilling lubricants using single-use containers contribute to environmental waste and disposal challenges.
2 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
SIMPLE HABITS TO KEEP YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM HEALTHY
Every beat of your heart is a reminder that life is moving forward. With World Heart Day around the corner, I felt it was the perfect time to talk about the small yet powerful choices we can make to protect our most vital organ. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide, according to the WHO. These numbers are alarming, and they remind us that heart health is not something to take for granted.
2 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
OIL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS PROFITABILITY
Profit is the only motive of any commercial organization, whether it be a Public Limited Company, a Partnership Company, or a Proprietorship Company. Profit is the result of producing an item or offering any service at the lowest cost and realizing the best sales price, as the market decides the usual price and is not in the hands of the company. Profit is the function of demand and supply. If a company has to exist, then it has to follow the market and only focus on reducing costs.
10 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
CHAIN LUBRICATION BEST PRACTICES FOR DRIVES AND CONVEYORS
A chain is a series of traveling journal bearings with a means to engage the teeth of a sprocket and transmit force and motion. Because each chain joint is a bearing, proper lubrication is essential to obtain the maximum service life from a chain drive or conveyor.
9 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
OH, SH#T! A LUBE TECH'S LESSONS LEARNED
The term “OH, SH#T” (or OS! as I'll refer to it from now on) usually means something bad has happened, but this isn't always true. Sometimes, it can come from something great happening, like finding a new, faster, easier, or more efficient way of performing a lubrication task.
5 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
LUBRICATION: THE ENGINEERING BACKBONE OF INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE
In advanced industrial systems, the choice and application of specialty lubricants are as critical as the mechanical design itself.
2 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
PERFORMING A FAILURE SCENE INVESTIGATION
As head of Noria's failure investigation group, I've led many interesting studies in search of failure root causes and remedies.
4 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
CASE STUDY: WOODGRAIN SOLIDIFIES RELIABILITY THROUGH NEW LUBRICATION PROGRAM
Downtime reduced by 85% in less than three years
5 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
THE HAZY SAMPLE: A LAB ERROR THAT SHOOK A LUBE OIL BLENDING PLANT
Narrative of the Incident - One small dash in an additive code was all it took to derail a carefully planned test.
2 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
GREASE INCOMPATIBILITY: HOW TO AVOID DISASTER AND PROTECT EQUIPMENT HEALTH
For the last six years, I have traveled the world performing failure investigations and developing lubrication programs for facilities in every industry.
7 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
TOOLS & HARDWARE OF MACHINES
Introduction: 5 Things to Know About the Backbone of Machine Performance Tools and hardware of all kinds are the unsung heroes of modern machinery.
3 min |
September – October 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
LUBRIZOL AND INDIANOIL SIGN MOU FOR ENHANCED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
June 2025 The Lubrizol Corporation is proud to announce the signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corp Limited (IOCL), India's leading lubricant marketer.
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July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
RELIABLE PLANT 2025 CONFERENCE DELIVERING INSIGHTS, INNOVATION, AND INSPIRATION ALONG THE "ROUTE TO RELIABILITY"
DELIVERING INSIGHTS, INNOVATION, AND INSPIRATION ALONG THE “ROUTE TO RELIABILITY”
3 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
DOUBLE THE LIFE OF YOUR GEARBOX: WHY CLEAN OIL IS NO LONGER OPTIONAL
“We analyze our oil regularly—our machines should be fine.”
2 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
WHEN ONE MISSED STEP COULD COST A SHUTDOWN Forklift Incident as a Lesson in Operational Discipline and Maintenance Culture
On a routine afternoon inside a busy industrial facility, a simple oversight nearly turned into a serious accident.
3 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
DON'T LET YOUR LUBRICANTS GO-GO:MANAGING OXIDATION WITH WHAM!
The year was 1984, Ronald Reagan was the President, the average price of a gallon of gas was $1.13 and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” was at the top of the music charts.
6 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
THE EVOLUTION OF LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
Lubrication technologies help to ensure the smooth running of industrial machinery and equipment.
4 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
SMART EATING ON THE MOVE! What to eat during work and what to avoid?
When you're racing between machines, managing teams, or tackling site breakdowns, and constantly on the move, what you eat can make or break your energy levels, concentration, and long-term health.
2 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION THE PRIME CAUSE OF MECHANICAL MACHINERY FAILURE
It is a fact that some 80% of machinery failures are related to lubrication.
6 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
Chai for Us, Care for Them - Monsoon Maintenance: Human-Machine Edition
As the skies open up and we settle in with a hot cup of ginger chai and a side of pakoras, life seems cozy.
3 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
MASTERING LUBRICATION PROGRAMS: BEST PRACTICES FOR OPTIMAL MACHINERY PERFORMANCE
In today's fast-paced industrial environment, machinery efficiency and longevity are paramount.
3 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
SHELL STRENGTHENS INDIA PRESENCE WITH ACQUISITION OF RAJ PETRO
In a significant move to deepen its presence in the Indian lubricants market, Shell has acquired 100% equity in Raj Petro Specialities Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based specialty oil and lubricant manufacturer, from Germany's Brenntag Group.
1 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
4TH ROSEFIELD CONFERENCE ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN USED OIL DISCUSSES CHALLENGES IN EPR 'FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE'
May 26, 2025 | Taj Palace, New Delhi
4 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
THE MACHINERY DOCTOR: Diagnosing Silent Failures Before They Kill Your Equipment
When Machines Go Quiet—That's When You Should Worry.
3 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
ANATOMY OF AN OIL FILTER
By definition, an oil filter's main role is to cleanse oil from destructive contaminants within a machine such as an engine, transmission, hydraulic system, and other oil-dependent systems.
9 min |
July – August 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
UNDERSTANDING LOW VISCOSITY ENGINE OIL IN HEAVY-DUTY SEGMENT AND ITS FORMULATION CHALLENGES
In recent years, the use of low-viscosity engine oils in the heavy-duty segment has been on the rise, driven by the need for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced engine performance.
6 min |
May - June, 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
COMBATING DIRTY FUEL
The fuel system is one of the most crucial and expensive systems in mobile equipment.
6 min |
May - June, 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
LASSI FOR US, LUBE FOR THEM: SURVIVING SUMMER, HUMAN & MACHINE EDITION
It's that time of year again—when fans whirl at full speed, ACs groan under pressure, and the only thing hotter than the sun is the debate over whether buttermilk or coconut water is the better coolant.
2 min |
May - June, 2025
MACHINERY LUBRICATION INDIA
Recent Advancements In The Development Of Industrial Gear Oil For Steel Plant Gear Drives
Standard industrial gear lubricants with Sulfur and Phosphorus as EP additives do not actively combat wear.
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