From the start of the pandemic, base oil prices in the U.S. have reached record highs. Since February 2020, posted price gains range from $2 per gallon to nearly $5 per gallon as of May 2022. Prices have greatly fluctuated over this period of time, however, experts anticipate the high prices may remain in... Read more »
When it comes to grease and lubrication, synthetic oil is the standard go-to for many applications, from engines to factory equipment to personal care products. And within this standard, polyalphaolefin oils (PAOs) are arguably the gold standard. However, synthetic oils, PAOs included, were not so ubiquitous until just a few decades ago. Why is synthetic... Read more »
Rapid changes have vendors and customers in a whirlwind in the lubrication industry. Recently the lubricants business has been experiencing a notable period of changes that are all happening at a very fast pace. This can be seen throughout the past year and half through the various price increases for finished lubricants, two of which... Read more »
Polyisobutenes (PIBs) are non-drying synthetic hydrocarbon polymers made from the polymerization of olefins. PIBs are used in a wide range of applications including greases, forming lubricants, sealants, inks, coatings, paint, liquid colorants for plastics, agriculture, cling film, and hot melt & PSA adhesives. They can be used as Group V base oils in synthetic lubricants... Read more »
Renewable, clean power sources are continuing to be the way of the future and have an impact on multiple different industries, the lubricants industry being one of many. Companies in the lubricants industry have started expanding their product lines to take part in the wind turbine market. Wind turbines require specialized lubricants throughout their operations... Read more »
