In this video, Josh Mercer, the director of Technical Services Training for Starwest Petroleum Philips 66 Lubricants, talks about the second of the five rights of lubrication, which is getting the lubricant into the right place. He emphasizes the importance of proper labeling techniques, which can help ensure that the appropriate lubricant is used for …
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In this Tech talk, Josh Mercer, the director of Technical Services and Training at West Petroleum, discusses the best practices for lubricants storage. The primary focus is on preventing contamination, keeping moisture and hard particles out of lubricants, which is commonly referred to as “keep it clean, keep it dry.” However, Mercer also discusses what …
As the Director of Tech Services and Training for Starwest Petroleum, Josh Mercer is often asked about bio-based, biodegradable, and environmentally acceptable products. It is important to understand the definitions and differences between these products to ensure their proper use. Biodegradable products can be divided into two categories: inherently biodegradable products, which degrade up to …
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In this video, Josh Mercer of Star West Control discusses the trend and provides an overview of bio-based hydraulic oils, including their biodegradability and common terminology
By Ben Visser · My last column was all about how often you should change your airplane’s oil. It received a number of comments, which I always appreciate. Many of the comments were about the recommendation by engine manufacturers to change the oil every four months.One reader emailed me, noting he had several questions about oil change intervals. …
Choosing which hydraulic Fluid to use for a customer’s equipment can seem like a daunting task, especially to new salespeople. There is a whole world of choices out there—not just of brands, but also of varying base oils, additive contents, viscosities, and cleanliness levels. Factor in the addition of specialty products and an array of …
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Our Field Engineers support customers with above-and-beyond technical support to help troubleshoot the most complex mechanical issues. We interviewed Barry on his role working with industrial customers. Barry Mandelbaum has 39 years of relining, lubricants manufacturing, and lubricants technical service experience, all with the Phillips 66 Company. He is an STLE Certified Lubrication Specialist and …
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The Arctic Canadian Diamond Mine is located in the far reaches of the Northwest Territories on the edge of the Arctic Circle and is accessible only by ice roads during the winter. The ice roads are only open for a short period of time, so there is a very limited window to have products delivered before the ice roads close.
Aircraft engines should be used on a regular basis. Rust can occur when an engine is used infrequently or operated for a short period without reaching an operating temperature sufficient to evaporate the water generated from the fuel combustion process. Flying at least once a week for 30 minutes to an hour while maintaining an oil temperature in the 180°F range, should eliminate this problem.
