Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 October 2011

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Derek Phillips
Keep rust and corrosion from crippling your productivity by following the advice of this product-development specialist.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Who Cares?
Why a 28-year-old government report still has lessons for those who wish to hear.

BEST PRACTICES 

Integrating online sensors and filtration for moisture management
Newer methods are providing better results than traditional sampling, processing and reporting techniques.

COVER STORY 

How basestocks and additives are improving energy efficiency
As more manufacturers are discovering, substantial gains in fuel economy can be realized with the right lubricant and package.

TECH BEAT I 

Environmentally friendly extreme pressure additive
Researchers develop new lignin-based additives for use in lubricant applications.

TECH BEAT II 

Moving across slippery surfaces
A study examines whether quick movement across a surface minimizes slipping.

TECH BEAT III 

Enzymatic production of renewable fuels
A bacterial biosynthetic pathway could possibly be used to manufacture petroleum-based fuels.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Bearing global supply chain challenges
What challenges does the bearing global supply chain present to you?

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