Tag: Lubricants

Conference Wrap-Up: ILMA Engage 2022

The 2022 conference season is in full-swing and ChemCeed has been making the rounds. Last month, National Sales Representative Tom Allred attended ILMA Engage in Ft. Lauderdale. From April 7-9, Tom had back-to-back meetings with customers, prospects and vendors, meeting with people at all levels and areas within the lubrication industry. He made a number... Read more »

Polyalphaolefin Oils (PAOs): What They Are, and What They Can Do

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 »

Lubricant Prices Remain Uncertain

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 »

Lubricant Applications for Polyisobutenes (PIBs)

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 »

Grease the Rainbow

Even as a baby, colors mean something. Usually, we associate boys with blue and girls with pink. Colors are used to decorate, convey messages, entertain, and stimulate. For example, red is usually associated with heat while blue is associated with cold or water. This is also true in the chemical industry when it comes to... Read more »

AI Technology in Lubricant Manufacturing

It is too easy to forget how much A.I (Artificial Intelligence) technology plays a role in our everyday lives. However, manufacturing companies are coming to realize just how important this tool can be to create a more efficient supply chain. Recent advancements in A.I and data analytics have allowed manufacturers to eliminate potential bottlenecks and... Read more »

Renewable Power Source Driving Increases in Lubricants Industry

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 »

ChemCeed to Host Booth at STLE Annual Meeting 2017

ChemCeed will be exhibiting at the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21-25th. The five-day event will feature over 500 technical presentations, application-based case studies, best practice reports, discussion panels and a trade show.  The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA on... Read more »

ChemCeed joins ILMA as Supplier Member

ChemCeed is proud to announce our inclusion in the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) as a supplier member. ILMA, founded in 1948, represents independent lubricant companies that produce over 30 percent of all lubricants and 75 percent of the metalworking fluids and other specialty industrial lubricants sold in America. ChemCeed has long been a trusted... Read more »

Formulating for Rust Protection in Water-based Metalworking Fluids

Dibasic acid mixtures ranging in length from C10 to C12 (Sebacic Acid, Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA) and Undecanedioic Acid) can be formulated as an amine salt concentrate for a variety of corrosion inhibition applications.  This mixture creates a strong protective layer of inhibition on a metal surface and is especially effective at ferrous corrosion protection for... Read more »