Monthly Archives: October 2011

British registered shipping to be licensed to carry armed guards

Posted on October 31, 2011 by News Team

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that British registered merchant ships sailing off the coast of the Horn of Africa are to be allowed to carry armed guards to deter pirates. At the moment, Britain is one of the few … Continue reading →

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Look after your chainsaw

Posted on October 28, 2011 by News Team

There are not many outdoor tools that are more versatile than the chainsaw. From cutting firewood to solid trees, from a delicate to a heavy duty job and whether you use a Stihl, McCulloch, Black & Decker or Bosch machine, … Continue reading →

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We all use certain industrial lubricants

Posted on October 27, 2011 by News Team

Most of us use types of industrial lubricants regularly – if you apply some oil to a squeaky hinge, you are using a lubricant. Of course, many industrial uses of lubricants are much more complex than that; many industries can … Continue reading →

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Watch out for leaks in your car engine

Posted on October 26, 2011 by News Team

The majority of car drivers tend to mistake the leaks occurring from their cars. With a wide range of fluids being used in cars, trying to identify the type of fluid dripping from the car can be baffling. When faced … Continue reading →

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Half of the oil in the North Sea Remains

Posted on October 24, 2011 by News Team

Some good news for the UK was delivered recently by Fergus Ewing (Scottish Energy Minister), when he stated that about half of North Sea oil and gas reserves have yet to be extracted. Mr Ewing said the amount left was … Continue reading →

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Libyan Oil Will Be Fully Flowing Again – But It Will Take Time

Posted on October 21, 2011 by News Team

With the death of Gahdafi, Libya can at last start looking towards the future without having to look over its shoulder at the past, or at least that is the hope. Whether this is fully realised is in the hands … Continue reading →

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The difference between mineral and synthetic lubricating oils

Posted on October 20, 2011 by News Team

Conventional motor oil is refined from crude petroleum oil. Crude oil is a naturally occurring substance that contains millions of different types of molecules, many of these are similar in weight but differ in structure. Because refining separates products by … Continue reading →

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Synthetic oil really is better for your engine

Posted on October 17, 2011 by News Team

It is not really surprising that the worst synthetic oil is superior to the best petroleum-based oils, which are refined products of crude oil. The best synthetic oil is stronger, withstands engine stress better and improves engine performance and fuel … Continue reading →

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Industrial lubricants

Posted on October 14, 2011 by News Team

Industrial lubricants are basically defined as compounds like fluids, greases and oils. They are used in order to lessen wear and tear of materials while reducing binding and friction. In some extreme cases, they may also prevent or lessen electrical … Continue reading →

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The importance of fracking

Posted on October 13, 2011 by News Team

Fracking for natural gas is a very important thing for the energy industry and the entire US. Without the fracking process, the shale cannot be cracked and the gas cannot be extracted from the inside. But before we dig deeper … Continue reading →

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