In the automotive world, engine efficiency and performance are crucial. Lubricants are the lifeblood of your engine, but to push your engine's performance to the maximum, specialised additives are needed. In this article, we explore the essential role of automotive additives and how they boost the performance and durability of your engine.
Lumar Química’s participation in Lubricant Expo Essen 2023, Europe’s main exhibition and conference in lubrication technology, has been a success. Our team offered valuable insights into the latest industry trends, reaffirming our commitment to being at the forefront of innovation.
For more than 20 years, LUMAR is the key partner of SEQENS in Europe for the distribution of its Lubricant additives. SEQENS is working closely with LUMAR to support European customers for lubricants’ formulations, characterization as well as trouble shooting.
Lubricants must be formulated to meet the requirements of the application. Consequently, they consist of a base product to which additives are added to improve the properties of the base lubricant. Although the variety of additives used in the industry is very wide, it is possible to group them into three broad categories: those that modify the properties of the lubricants, those that protect the base lubricant and those that protect the working surfaces.
In the industrial environment, industrial lubricants play a vital role in the maintenance and efficient operation of equipment. In this article, we will provide you with key information about industrial lubricants, their importance and how to choose the right lubricant to maximise the performance of your equipment and minimise downtime.
Antifreeze is a product that when diluted in water, results in a coolant whose primary function is to protect a system by dissipating heat to keep the system at the optimum working temperature. This is achieved by lowering the freezing point of the base chosen for cooling/heat removal from the system.
Polyalphaolefins (PAO) are non-polar synthetic lubricant bases (polymerised oils) classified in group IV according to the API lubricant base categories. PAOs are commonly used in engine oils (also for electric vehicles), hydraulics, compressors, gears and bearings, which operate in extreme temperature environments. They are also used in wind generators and as lubricant bases for grease formulation.
We have recently attended the EGYPS fair held in Egypt from February 13 to 15, 2023. The experience has been very enriching, the event is an important opportunity to learn about current trends and developments in the oil and gas industry in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa region.
Tackifiers, also known as adhesive
enhancers or film-forming agents, are additives that provide two types of properties to the lubricants or greases in which they are incorporated. Due to the chemical bonds that exist between the different atoms, they can bring a power of adhesion (on the surface where they are applied) or a power of cohesion.
