Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 March 2016

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Daryl Foley
This manager for Total Lubricants discusses sales dynamics, working in Europe—and why making grease is like Mom’s pie.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Water and oil redux
Formulators learn what’s really involved in making a commercially viable product.

WEBINARS

The future of heavy duty diesel engine oils
20 MPG in a heavy duty truck? It’s do-able.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Status of medium- and long-chain chlorinated paraffins
Will their use be restricted? And what are the alternatives?

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 

MWF Biocides Part II: Science vs. Fiction
In both the U.S. and Europe, examining the research goes a long way toward setting the record straight.

TRIBOLOGY 

STLE honors two key tribology anniversaries
March is the month when STLE was formed and the ‘Jost Report’ was issued. We start the celebrations by listing The 12 Greatest Events in Tribology History.

TECH BEAT I 

New high-temperature solid lubricant coating
Invented by NASA, PS400 exhibits superior dimensional and oxidation stability.

TECH BEAT II 

Using metal powders as a fuel source
Iron holds the most promise due to its availability, low cost, combustion properties and capacity to be recycled.

TECH BEAT III 

Cast iron alloys: Better analysis approach
Researchers are using synchrotron x-ray analysis to develop three-dimensional images.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Bearings: Reliability/durability issues
When making a recommendation on bearings, how do you balance reliability/durability issues with cost?

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COLUMNS

The correct industrial gear oil

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