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Announced Price Increases

Posted on May 1, 2012 by windward

In the pas 2-4 months there have been substantial increases in raw material, base oil, and additives. These market influences have caused upward pressure on finished lubricant prices. The cascading effects of a 40% increase in the traded cost of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil since October 2011 combined with a 20% increase in the cost of Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) since January 2012 have caused immediate upward pressures on base oils, the primary component in finished lubricants. These raw material influences have driven up base oils by over 6% commencing in mid March 2012. Additionally, base oils are a favored dilutant of the major additive suppliers, therefore causing additive price increases as well. The combination of these factors … Read entire article »

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TBN in Diesel Engine Oils

Posted on April 30, 2012 by windward

TBN is an important property of engine oils.  The abstract definition is as follows; “Total Base Number (TBN) is the quantity of acid, expressed in terms of the equivalent number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide that is required to neutralize all basic constituents present in 1 gram of sample (ASTM Designation D 974)”.    But this tells us little about what TBN in an engine oil does, nor how much we need for effective engine oil performance and engine protection. The detergent additive in an engine oil has two functions: To control deposits in the hot parts of the engine such as the pistons and turbocharger bearings. To neutralize acidic products of combustion from the fuel that can cause corrosive wear. … Read entire article »

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VIDEO: 2010 Cummins Aftertreatment System Animation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by windward

Meeting 2010 Emissions – The Cummins Solution. Cummins solution for 2010 consists of a highly capable base engine with cooled-EGR, along with the Cummins Aftertreatment System, which reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) to achieve near-zero emissions standards. Cummins 2010 engines and aftertreatment system are an integrated solution that work seamlessly together for best fuel economy, reliability and overall engine performance. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO HERE

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