by Dalton West | Aug 28, 2026 | Hydraulic Oil
Pile driving equipment puts hydraulic systems through demanding operating conditions. High pressures, repetitive duty cycles, heavy loads, and outdoor operating environments all make hydraulic fluid selection an important part of equipment reliability. For pile...
by Dalton West | Jun 10, 2026 | Hydraulic Oil, Renewable Lubricants
Total Acid Number (TAN) is often treated as a simple or automatic “change the oil” trigger—but that shortcut can lead to bad decisions when you compare mineral hydraulic oils to natural/ester-based fluids. Mineral oils typically start with very low TAN and are...
by Dalton West | May 8, 2026 | EAL Lubricants
And Why the EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP) Made Them Mandatory If you operate marine equipment in U.S. waters, this isn’t optional anymore. Under the EPA’s 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP), vessels 79 feet and larger must use Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants...
by Dalton West | Apr 30, 2026 | Biodegradable Lubricants
Oil spills are among the most visible and damaging environmental incidents across industrial, marine, construction, and energy sectors. Whether caused by equipment failure, human error, or extreme weather, spills can contaminate soil and waterways, disrupt ecosystems,...
by Dalton West | Nov 18, 2025 | Biodegradable Lubricants, EAL Lubricants, Renewable Lubricants
There’s a common misconception that biodegradable lubricants cost more — that paying a bit less per gallon for traditional petroleum products means you’re being financially smart. But that view only works if you ignore the real math. Once you factor in cleanup,...
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