ALMU Webinar – Base oil markets: the only constant is change
This 2nd in a series of ALMU webinars will discuss the continuing changes in base oil supply and demand. We will examine how such changes will impact lubricant blenders.
This 2nd in a series of ALMU webinars will discuss the continuing changes in base oil supply and demand. We will examine how such changes will impact lubricant blenders.
Whether you develop your own product formulas or get them from suppliers, there are many formulation items that need attention at the plant level. We will discuss how to develop “robust” formulas, that is, formulas that blend right the first time with minimal adjustments. We will also discuss how to set batch release specifications and how to implement quality monitoring for tests that cannot be run at batch release. Does your company have a system for the management of changes? All blend formulas and blending procedures must be documented, and all changes must go through a defined approval process. We will introduce the concept of “core components”, or complexity reduction, to simplify inventory of base oils and additives. Does your plant have a system to minimize slop oil? Using blend compatibility guidelines can be a big help in reducing waste as well as reducing finished product contamination.
Even though the current electric vehicle (EV) population is small, nearly all industry experts predict that EVs will ultimately dominate the vehicle market. The big question is when. This webinar will examine the impact of EVs on lubricant demand and manufacture. We will discuss performance properties needed for EV lubricants that are different from those of current lubricants. Change intervals for grease, transmission, and axle fluids will be very long and supply of lubricants for service fill will be small. Factory fill supply of EV lubricants will be the biggest sales channel, so lubricant manufacturers need to develop good OEM supply relationships.
An engine coolant is much more than just a liquid that prevents your engine from overheating. In this webinar you will learn more on the different aspects of a coolant; the benefits and challenges; insights into composition and inhibitor choice; and, the drivers for future developments. Presented by Amol Chore, a chemical engineer with more than 12 years’ experience in the chemical industry. In his role as Technical Support Manager of Arteco, he works with both Asian and Global OEMs providing coolant technology solutions. He is an active member of the automotive industry group Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Presented by Ms Lim Choon Noi, Senior Customer Technical Service (CTS) Specialist with Afton Chemical Asia. She specializes in industrial lubricants and provides solutions to customers in South East Asia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan markets. Choon Noi has more than 25 years of experience in the lubricants industry, with the majority of those years with Castrol and BP Lubricants. She has held various positions in laboratory, R & D, Product Development, Marketing, Customer & Product Portfolio Management. Choon Noi received her BSc Chemistry degree from the National University of Singapore.
This webinar will be the first in a series of webinars organised by the Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union (ALMU) on the topic of sustainability. Recently, the ALMU published its sustainability statement which listed the following core values of the organisation: Conservation of the environment Use of natural resources in a manner that minimises adverse impact on the environment Full support of local and global efforts in shaping an energy future that meets the goals of United Nations’ climate initiatives. ALMU aims to provide leadership to its members and to the lubricants industry at large to operate with an awareness of critical environmental concerns. This first webinar will touch on the following: ALMU Sustainability Statement – Steve Puckett, Founding Director, ALMU How Sustainable are Vegetable Oil-Based Base Oils – Mark Miller, President, Biosynthetic Technologies Sustainability of Current Lubricant Additive Technologies – Beth Grove, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lubrizol
Following our highly successful webinar on the basics of Metalworking Fluid held in April, our members have requested Ms. Chee to present a follow-up webinar, this time focusing on additives for metalworking fluid. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the metalworking fluid market and its end use applications. The focus of the webinar will be on the different types and functions of metalworking additives generally used in formulating a metalworking fluid.
This two-hour virtual seminar discusses problems and causes encountered in the use of water-dilutable metalworking fluids (MWFs), and provides detailed strategies for preventing or managing them in order to maximize performance, service life and worker safety and health. Who Should Attend This seminar is designed for anyone responsible for the performance or management of water-dilutable MWFs, as well as those who manage machining operations. It is intended for those who want to have a better understanding of the impact these fluids can have on productivity, parts quality, cost-per-part and worker health. This seminar is especially useful for those with a basic knowledge of MWFs, having at least one (1) year of experience formulating, testing or managing MWF systems. Why You Should Attend MWFs are an increasingly important component in the manufacturing of modern, high-quality metal parts. However, very few manufacturers understand the impact these fluids can have on parts quality, productivity, cost-per-part and worker safety and health. Fluid producers and users who understand how to properly manage MWFs for performance and longevity can have a sustainable advantage in the marketplace. Course Instructor Patrick E. Brutto, M.Sc., CMFS, Faith-Full MWF Consulting Patrick Brutto is a Metalworking Fluid Specialist (CMFS) certified by The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), with 30 years of global experience in metalworking fluids (MWFs). He has proven success in MWF additive development and application (amino alcohols, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, specialty emulsifiers) and has direct experience formulating and testing water-dilutable MWFs, including cast iron chip corrosion, foaming, […]
Conference Theme: "Disruption and Transformation” After 25 year successful year, F+L Week introduces a virtual event to be held on March 9-12, 2021 to supplement its live event in Bangkok on November 15-18, 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to live technical and commercial presentations, F+L Week Virtual will feature panel discussions on the following topics: "2020 - The Year That Wasn't: The Pandemic's Lasting Effect on our Industry", "The Energy Transition", "Sustainable Mobility - Fuels & Lubricants Developments" and "Is there a Need for New Lubricant & Grease Standards?
