Tips & Advice

More efficient, simpler, cheaper, or just better generally. In this blog we offer some useful tips on technology, lubrication procedures and products. We call it ‘Did you know…?’, and one thing all the tips have in common is that they pave the way for smarter lubrication.

What are MOAH and where do MOAH come from? Modern food manufacturers face all kinds of challenges, rules and regulations, both from governments and the market. How can the risk of contamination be eliminated?

It is no great surprise that lubricants for use in food production come with extremely high safety requirements; consumer safety is, after all, paramount. Other sectors such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics also place particular demands on special lubricants. In all cases it is vital to consider the whole process, from ingredient to final packing.

Metalworking is a major area for lubrication – and also one undergoing major changes! To follow the development of metalworking – such a powerful and precision-led field – and also watching it evolve so dramatically as it’s challenged by new 3D printing technology, is fascinating indeed.

By now most people understand the importance of sustainability, and the fact that the products we produce and use have the lowest possible impact on our climate and environment. But what is it that determines how sustainable a product is? In the lubricant industry, there is currently no standard for classification of a sustainable product, but here at FUCHS we would like to change that.

Ecological sustainability is important to us at FUCHS, and we’ve had a goal-oriented focus on climate issues since 2010. Since 1 January 2020, customers around the world have had lubricants made in CO2-neutral processes by a CO2-neutral company – and the journey has only just begun…

Cold, pressure and temperature, but also dirt, energy consumption and viscosity. When it comes to choosing a hydraulic fluid, there are many different aspects to consider. Here we provide some recommendations on efficient, economic lubrication, and hydraulics that take performance to the next level.

They’re specialists, but their potential is rarely acknowledged. They’re the lubrication technicians, key players in all preventive maintenance. The right support can boost their efforts and lead to some genuinely vital results: fewer technical problems and breakdowns.

ACEA, API and OEM requirements. It’s all about oil specifications. In other words, requirements that are important, but sometimes perceived as awkward. But it is possible to meet these requirements, while also simplifying handling and saving costs. The key to success is to put the pieces in the right place!

Climate compensating as a way of reducing environmental impact is nothing new, and most of us have come across the issue in one way or another. Recently, however, questions have started to be asked about how well the method actually works. Is it just a way of buying innocence? Personally, I think we should all be grateful that the effects of climate compensation are being scrutinised. It should be in everyone’s interest that efforts in this area are actually doing some good. This is our thinking.