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Understanding the different base oil groups is crucial for selecting the right lubricant for specific applications. It allows users to optimize performance while considering factors such as cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. Base oils are the foundation of any lubricant. In fact they comprise 90% of the finished oil. They can be categorized into different groups based on their composition and properties.- Base Oil Group I:Group I includes conventional base oils, which are derived from …

Whether you're an industry veteran or a heavy-equipment newbie, you deal with grease on a daily basis. But unless you've ever been involved with the grease manufacturing process, there are things you probably don't know about it. Here are 6 things that may surprise you about greases:1. It’s not the same as oil. Sure, grease and oil are both used to lubricate things, but they're not interchangeable! If you tried to use oil in a high-pressure machine, there's a good chance it would be …