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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
February 2021


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FEATURES

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With George Plint
Phoenix Tribology’s director discusses the future of tribological testing post-COVID-19.

WEBINAR
Basic storage and handling of lubricants and greases
Following safety protocols and procedures while handling lubricants is extremely important.

COVER STORY
The bright future for PAOs
Ever increasing fuel efficiency requirements, environmental regulations and resulting performance demands are being met by PAO manufacturers.

FEATURE ARTICLE

The process of effective predictive maintenance
Best practice strategies involve reducing maintenance costs and improving equipment performance.

TECH BEAT I 

Identification of the source of pore formation in additive manufacturing
Reduction of a PV map was important in identifying a boundary between an area of stable melting and a region where pores are formed.

TECH BEAT II 

Improving the performance of lithium-metal batteries
A thinner solid electrolyte interphase is present that facilitates lithium ion flow to the metal anode.

TECH BEAT III

Single bubble/drop test to evaluate foaming and emulsions
This test addresses the interactions between individual bubbles and the dynamics of thin liquid films between bubbles that govern foam stability.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Additives
Readers provide their insights on new additive technologies.

COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

Evolving industry specifications


FROM THE EDITOR

Killer vending machines


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

The future according to Yogi

AUTOMOTIVE TRIBOLOGY

Anti-lock braking and tire pressure systems

CUTTING EDGE

Feeling the force and testing the temperature

MACHINERY
Ramblings after a difficult year