Tribology & Lubrication Technology
November 2022
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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by
Munzing.
FEATURES
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (STLE MEMBER BONUS CONTENT)
Atomistic understanding of grease tribolayers on bearing surfaces
Grease tribolayers form between steel interfaces to provide friction and wear properties at an atomistic level.
20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With William Garmier
This CEO of Renewable Lubricants discusses oil analysis and how he started working in the lubricants industry.
20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Bharat Bhushan
This academy professor at The Ohio State University discusses his career and the tremendous privilege he had to initiate tribology research in new and novel areas, which has expanded the scope of tribology.
LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Additives and engine oils
Engine oils contain a complex blend of additives to minimize emission and aid efficiency.
COVER STORY
Rapidly expanding electric vehicle market spurs lubricant development urgency
While tests specific to electric vehicle lubricants do exist, there is a need for better tests that are standardized.
FEATURE ARTICLE
The future of lithium greases
Availability, price and health and safety concerns may limit future use.
TECH BEAT I
Evaluation of an additive manufactured metal alloy in supercritical carbon dioxide
A study has been conducted that compares the stability of wrought 316L stainless steel to this alloy produced by additive manufacturing.
TECH BEAT II
New potential electrolyte for sodium-ion batteries
Performance testing with the electrolyte achieved greater than 90% retention after more than 300 cycles.
TECH BEAT III
Designing high-entropy alloys
A study has been reported that generates a large number of potential high-entropy alloys utilizing the capability of a supercomputer.
SOUNDING BOARD
Oil analysis and condition monitoring
Readers share their insights on oil analysis and condition monitoring.
CMF PLUS
AFTON CHEMICAL CORP.
Global Trends in Drivetrain Development and Associated Technologies
CARGILL
Reducing Operation Expenditure in Industrial Gearboxes with REWITEC™
EVONIK OIL ADDITIVES USA, INC.
Fuel Efficiency AND Attractive Formulation Cost – How Evonik Helps to Enable Both in Ultra-low Viscosity Engine Oil Formulations
KAO CHEMICALS
Solutions to Overcome Today’s Formulation Hurdles for Light Metal and Multi-Metal Metalworking Fluids
LANXESS
Sustainable Sulfurized EP Additives for Metalworking Fluids
LOCUS PERFORMANCE INGREDIENTS
Biosurfactants: The Future of Sustainable, High-Performance Ingredients for Product Formulations
MRG LABS
Using the Grease Thief® Sampling and Analysis Tools to Optimize Lubrication and Enhance Machinery Sustainability
MUNZING
FOAM BAN® Hybrid Technology for Defoaming and Air Release in Non-Aqueous Lubricants
SEQENS
Calcium Sulfonate Grease – Improving Biodegradable Solution
THE LUBRIZOL CORP.
How Choosing Energy Efficient Hydraulic Fluids Can Lower Total Cost of Ownership
THE LUBRIZOL CORP.
Synthetic Industrial Gear Oil: The Importance of Achieving Multi-OEM Approvals
VBASE OIL COMPANY
VBASE® Base Oils: A New Class of High-Performance, Environmentally Friendly Fluids