Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 December 2012

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Phil Miller
Lubrizol’s global compliance manager for metalworking additives discusses EPA’s new registration-approval process for lubricant manufacturers who market biocides globally.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Consistently consistent grease
Several tests help us ensure that what we want is what we get—all the time.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Grease additives: Important contributors not to be overlooked
High demand and performance requirements are key factors in selecting the right additives to use in grease applications.

TECH BEAT I 

Systematic identification of new refrigerants
A new study examines refrigerants that exhibit low global-warming potential.

TECH BEAT II 

Fluid-like flow detected in metals at room temperature
Researchers found that sliding a copper metal surface against a hard-steel wedge causes the formation of folds.

TECH BEAT III 

Formation of bacterial biofilms
A new signaling system helps to understand how bacteria in sponges communicate with each other.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Condition monitoring tests
What are the most important tests that should be performed on used lubricants for routine condition monitoring?

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