
What is grease?
What constitutes a grease? There are three main components that make a grease, base oil, thickener (sometimes called gellent) and an additive package. Making a grease is thought to be like extreme cooking and in the video, we tried to give an insight into the almost bewildering options and permutations…
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Vehicle door noise problem, before and after customer video
Vehicle interior trim noise can by very annoying. A private/retail customer had an issue with their car door which was generating a creaking sound while the vehicle was in motion. The customer contacted us for advice and used the AC…

Photo Scanner Damping Grease Case Study (Rocol® Kilopoise™ alternative)
A prospective customer got in contact seeking an alternative to the now discontinued Rocol® Kilopoise™ damping grease. The application was the opening mechanism of a photo scanner feed table; the customer being a company that specialises in the service and…

Electrically Conductive Grease introduction
If static discharge poses is an issue or poses a hazard to your device, consider using a conductive grease. For example, any rotating component supported by ball bearings is essentially isolated from the rest of the device by the lubricant…

Damping Grease Trial Pack Introduction
This is our damping grease trial pack. It’s a great kit for engineering professionals and hobbyists alike, to test or evaluate a damping grease in their design. We originally thought this trial pack would be aimed at engineers in a…

Precision tooling lead screw lubrication-Case Study
A manufacturer of diamond cutting tools for ultra-precision and optical manufacturing applications was having lubrication issues with leads screws in their custom-built cutting machines. The screw drive system controls the device table so a smooth movement is crucial. The competitor…

Lubricants and possible plastic or rubber compatibility issues
If you are trialling the use of a grease or oil in a prototype device then you will appreciate how crucial lubricants can be; extending the functional life of components, improving the tactile feel of customer operated controls…the reasons to…

How often should AC612/21 be agitated?
There are many advantages to using the LIP Antifriction Coating products but there are some important process related challenges that need to be considered by customers/users. One of the common issues is the separation or settlement of the fluid/liquid like…

Rifle Scopes Online case study-Damping Grease
Rifle Scopes Online offers a wide variety of high-quality rifle scopes, rifle sights and ACOG scopes. The proprietor of the business is very experienced and considered improving the scope mechanisms of some products, helping with motion control and tactile feel of…