Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 September 2010

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FEATURES

TECH BEAT: SPECIAL REPORT

Proper additive balance needed to meet GF-5
Managing the tradeoffs in fuel efficiency and engine cleanliness are among the biggest challenges and have generated new test procedures.

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Dr. Mark C. Malburg
This British-educated researcher develops analytical and measuring procedures for surface characterization.

BEST PRACTICES 

Developing an electric motor lubrication plan
The proper strategy saves time, protects bearings and can be a lot simpler than you might expect.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

The quest for ‘fire resistance’
Researchers are hampered by inadequate test methods and an inability to even agree on the term.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Digital media and social networking
Please advise STLE on ways it can use social networking sites and digital media like podcasts and Webinars to deliver lubricant-specific technical information.

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