Evaporation testing also known as CTM 1 for grease and CTM 2 for oil. An evaporation test indicates a functionality of grease at high temperatures. The test will determine the mass loss of a grease over a period of time. This test is one of Nye’s four required tests performed…
Dropping Point is also known as ASTM Method D-2265. The dropping point of a grease is the temperature at which it passes from a semi-solid to a liquid state. The dropping point test determines the cohesiveness of the oil and thickener of a grease, or when the thickener breaks down….
Copper Corrosion test is also known as ASTM method D-4048. A grease copper corrosion test is performed to ensure that a grease will protect the metal surfaces it comes in contact with over time. The test begins by the technician polishing a copper strip sample. The sample is then totally…
A solution to the common problem of a vehicle seat headrest that is tricky to move up and down. The solution is the AC612/21, a product that was originally designed to prevent vehicle noise issues (mainly with leather and vinyl) but we have found it works great when applied to…
Oil will separate from grease for a number or reasons. It is important to point our that oil separation from grease is normal, it happens with most grease, both synthetic and mineral but of course the amount of oil separation will vary depending on the chemistry used in the grease,…
The image following/opposite shows a typical lot number format for Nye Lubricants products. An explanation of the format: AG – initials of the production technician that manufactured this particular lot or batch. 20 – year of manufacture, in this example 2020. 09 – month of manufacture, this example the 9th month/September….
You may be considering using a connector grease, but how do they work? Firstly, we will be focusing on connector grease rather than oil. Grease is mostly preferred over oil for basic practical reasons – for the most part a grease will stay in place where it is applied, whereas…
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