Category Archives: Lubrication & Lubricants

How Formula 1 pit stops work

With the start of the new F1 season less than a month away, excitement is building. The new season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16th at Albert Park in Melbourne. As the cars become more technical, everyone … Continue reading

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Sharpening your chainsaw is relatively straightforward

If you are new to owning a chainsaw, you should be aware that it does require a certain amount of regular maintenance. Regular cleaning and lubricating is essential but you also need to sharpen the blades as well. A proper … Continue reading

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Make sure your trailer is well maintained

If you own a trailer, you need to make sure it is well maintained so that it works properly and is safe to use. There is a huge number of types of trailer which will give you the ability to … Continue reading

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Machining tools require the correct fluids or oils

Machining tools require constant cooling and lubrication whilst in use and it is vital that the correct type of cutting fluid is used. This is because machining creates heat which must be dissipated before damage occurs. There are many different … Continue reading

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Keeping your quad bike properly maintained

Many people have quad bikes both for work and pleasure, but we have all seen the newspaper headlines of serious accidents involving these vehicles. When driven correctly they can be great fun but they also need to be properly maintained … Continue reading

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Keeping the dairy farm machinery running

We all need to eat, drink and wear clothes but do you ever stop to think about where all these goods come from? Everyday things like bread, beans, milk and cotton all comes from plants and animals that are farmed … Continue reading

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Mineral, synthetic or semi-synthetic motor oil, how to choose

With the large range of motor oils on the market, you could be forgiven for feeling a little unsure as to what to choose. Basically, there are 3 types of motor oil and they are mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic. They … Continue reading

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No need to be confused about motor oil grades

For many motorists, motor oil is a complete mystery, the bottles or containers have got combinations of letters and numbers and can leave a person completely bewildered. For the motor enthusiast it is basic stuff and we would like to … Continue reading

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Hydraulic equipment needs to be properly maintained

It is vital to your business that your hydraulic equipment is properly maintained so that it is both safe to operate and in good working order. Some of the maintenance is very basic and easily done, but other parts require … Continue reading

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The importance of maintaining your hydraulic equipment

If you own any machinery that uses hydraulics, you will know how important it is to ensure that it is correctly maintained and kept in good working order. Downtime due to breakdown is costly to any business and is obviously … Continue reading

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