Create a dedicated lube room with the help of Mobil distributors
Correct lubricant selection is essential to good machine operation, and the use of high-quality oils like Mobil DTE 10 Excel 32 from a Mobil distributor can help achieve measurable improvements in...
View ArticleHow Mobil stockists can make the most of your lube room
If you’ve recently established a lube room, or if you already have one but suspect it could be improved, here are a few tips for how you may be able to get more from it: Determine your storage capacity...
View ArticleOffshore wind power now cheaper than nuclear
The UK Government has held its reverse auction for energy production subsidies, and offshore wind power has come in cheaper than many expected. In the reverse auction process, green energy companies...
View ArticleWhat makes automatic transmission fluid special?
The right automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is essential to the smooth running of an automatic vehicle, but why? It’s actually one of the most complex fluids you’re likely to find in a modern...
View ArticleA short guide to hydraulic oil
A hydraulic oil is basically an incompressible fluid that is used to transmit power within hydraulic systems. It has numerous applications in machinery that range from the brakes on your car, to the...
View ArticleTop tips for slideway oil selection
To maintain machine tool accuracy and productivity, it’s vital to minimise friction in slideways and prevent wear. This can be a challenge, however, because of the tendency of slideways to exhibit...
View ArticleHow can your Mobil stockist help prevent equipment failure?
More and more engineers are recognising the problem of lubrication-related equipment failures, yet many managers still underestimate the importance of adequate lubrication. You can of course take steps...
View ArticleHow the oil companies behind your Mobil UK distributor are reducing their...
While advancements in renewable energy are helping to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, oil and gas are not going anywhere soon. We still need petroleum products to fuel aviation and most of the...
View ArticleNew technology you may see from Mobil industrial lubricants distributors in...
The lubricants industry is certainly not a static one. As technological advances in industrial machinery create ever greater demands, manufacturers have stepped in with new lubricants that can perform...
View ArticleQ & A for Mobil distributors in the UK
Industrial lubrication is not always a simple matter, so here are answers to some questions that you may be tempted to ask Mobil distributors in the UK. Does the colour of grease mean anything? If...
View ArticleTips from Mobil distributors to improve your lubrication practices – part 1
Upgrading to advanced lubricants from Mobil distributors can be a good step in improving the reliability and efficiency of your machinery, but achieving lubrication excellence involves more than just...
View ArticleTips from Mobil distributors to improve your lubrication practices – part 2
Following on from yesterday’s blog post, here are some more suggestions for how to enhance your lubrication strategy: 1. Oil analysis Oil analysis can be an invaluable tool in predicting failures and...
View ArticleWhich Mobil DTE oil do you need?
Circulating and hydraulic oils Different series within the Mobil DTE range are targeted at different applications. First, circulating oils are designed for systems that provide a sustained flow of...
View ArticleIraq looks to boost oil production and export capacity
Iraq has begun soliciting bids for a new $4 billion project to boost production at its southern oil fields. The intention is that seawater will be injected into the fields to accelerate the removal of...
View ArticleUK wind power sees another record high
Recently published government figures reveal that wind power met 14.7% of the country’s total demand in 2017, setting a new record. It was also a good year for renewables in general, with renewable...
View ArticleUsing bypass filtration to extend machine life
When you order a high-performance hydraulic lubricant like Mobil DTE 25, you can be sure you’re doing the best for your machinery, but no lubricant lasts forever, especially when environmental...
View ArticleExxonMobil demonstrates Mobilgrease 33 at MRO Americas 2018
A new video has been published showing a demonstration by ExxonMobil, the oil major that makes lubricants for Mobil UK stockists, from the exhibition floor of MRO Americas 2018, a leading event for the...
View ArticleWhat ExxonMobil learned from analysing oil samples
Any good maintenance strategy should consider using used oil analysis (UOA), so operators can make informed decisions about when to make costly interventions such as oil changes and learn about any...
View ArticleGermans trial converting wind power into gas
German energy company Uniper has launched a new pilot scheme to make use of wind power by converting it into methane gas. Wind power across Europe is growing rapidly, and the industry continues to make...
View ArticleHow debris analysis can help prevent equipment failure
Despite your best efforts, and your choice of high quality lubricants from Mobil UK stockists, it’s not unheard of for components to fail, usually for one of three reasons: • Condition-based failure •...
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