Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 August 2013

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FEATURES

WEBINARS

Bringing used oil back to life
The shift in re-refining continues to grow, helping to resurrect a valuable natural resource.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Chains, Chains, Oh, These Heavy Chains
When it comes to sound lubrication practices, these simple mechanisms often are the weak link in a conveyer system.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 

Amines 101 for Metalworking Fluids
A primer on the basic functions and fluid characteristics of these unique compounds.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 

Case study: Central coolant systems
In this age of communication, organized thoughts are a rare commodity—this is a case in point.

TECHNOLOGY 

Small and Mobile: The future of on-site oil analysis
Developing technologies are enabling equipment managers to take the lab to the sample instead of the other way around.

TECH BEAT I 

New type of friction observed at the nanoscale
A third mechanism for friction has been discovered that holds a polymer chain in the lateral direction.

TECH BEAT II 

Preparation of sulfur-based polymers for batteries
Researchers developed a high sulfur-containing copolymer that potentially can be used in batteries.

TECH BEAT III 

Surfactant thickening through flow-induced structure formation
A more stable, gel-like material is prepared by passing a surfactant solution through a microfluidic device.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Metalworking fluids industry
What is the biggest issue facing the metalworking fluids industry today?

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