On-Highway Trucks
An Early View of the COVID-19 Impact on the Lubricants Industry
August 28, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work and do business. It has made a profound, tragic impact on countless lives, and has left the future somewhat uncertain for many industries—including the lubricant industry.
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluids Standards, Around the World
August 17, 2020
Stringent environmental specifications and labeling schemes that are relevant to biodegradable hydraulic fluids exist across the world, all designed to make the world a more sustainable, safer and to provide a cleaner future. Here we focus on some of the most relevant to biodegradable hydraulic fluids.
Rise of Lower SAPS Engine Lubricants in the Off-highway Market
August 13, 2020
The European Commission has introduced the Stage V emissions standard to further combat the impact off-highway combustion engines have on air pollution.
Preparing for China 6, the World’s Strictest Emissions Standard
August 03, 2020
The global automotive market is about to face one of the toughest challenges in its history: the arrival and implementation of China 6, a new national standard aimed at dramatically cutting emissions from the country’s passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Damaging Effects of Dust Particles on Engine Hardware
May 21, 2020
Almost one third of the Earth's total land mass is desert, and approximately 40% of global roads are unpaved, arid and dusty. In addition, many off-highway and mining locations are in similar environments. This video looks at how these situations affect engine hardware and lubricants.
A Study in Sand (Part 3)
May 15, 2020
In the final article in this series, we examine remedial actions which can reduce internal combustion engine component damage as a result of sand or dust ingress.