Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 May 2014

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Anoop Kumar
Nicknamed the ‘Grease Guru,’ this R&D specialist discusses the fascinating world of lubricating greases and how performance issues impact today’s machinery.

COMMENTARY

Happy 70th STLE!
Ongoing change and innovation has led to seven decades of excellence.

WEBINARS

Selecting the best grease for rolling element bearings
Load, speed, temperature and lubricant-delivery system are among the key factors you must consider.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Bio-based Greases: Back to the Future
Environmental concerns and improved technology are causing a resurgence for these plant-based lubricants.

TECH BEAT I

Safer lithium-ion batteries
A gummy electrolyte forms a non-conductive wax layer at high temperatures to minimize the risk of thermal runaway.

TECH BEAT II

Bacteria: Converting toxic metals into useful derivatives
A bacterial strain transforms a suspected pollutant, antimony (V), through anaerobic respiration into antimony (III) oxide which is used in commercial applications.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Solid lubricants
What should lubrication engineers understand about solid lubricants before recommending them for an application?

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