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AXEL Caliac for high loads and harsh conditions!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Aug 2, 2024 12:28:31 PM

Background
Our Caliac thickener is made by a reaction process where both lithium hydroxide and either calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate are allowed to react with fatty acids, usually 12-hydroxy-stearic acid. The ratio between the Li- and the Ca- components can be varied to achieve different properties from the thickener. The flexibility of the thickener system allows tailoring towards high load-carrying capacity and/or extreme water resistance. The Caliac thickener has properties in common with both the lithium thickener and the anhydrous calcium thickener. Typical treat rate for a NLGI 2 grease: 7 - 11 %

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AXEL Alassca for exposed, heavy-duty operations!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Aug 2, 2024 12:22:27 PM

Background
Our Alassca thickener can be described as a combination of a lithium complex soap and sarcosylic calcium gel. The well-known lithium complex part forms the backbone of the thickener system and provides increased oil bleed and lubricity, and lowers total thickener content. This is important for successful use at lower temperatures. The attachment of the calcium gel to the lithium complex soap increases surface affinity and, thereby, the efficiency of these active components, providing resistance to extreme pressure, water, and corrosion. The thickener system is durable and contributes to surface separation, which means less reliance on the very high viscosity of the oil phase, in opposition to traditional aluminum complex and inorganic clay thickeners.

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Towards more sustainable grease lubrication: Measuring and understanding friction losses in grease-lubricated electric motor bearings.

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Aug 2, 2024 12:20:51 PM

At the 2024 NLGI Annual Meeting, AXEL’s Prof. Johan Leckner presented a paper co-authored with Gabriel Calderon-Salmeron and Prof. Sergei Glavatskih of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The paper illustrates how friction losses in electrical motor bearings can be accurately measured under a wide range of speed conditions.

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AXEL’s recent paper: “Can Calcium Limit Lithium ReLiance?” received the 2024 ELGI Best Paper Award!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Aug 2, 2024 12:15:36 PM

AXEL’s Prof. Johan Leckner and Johanna Larsson present a comparative investigation between simple lithium and anhydrous calcium greases: “Can Calcium Limit Lithium ReLiance?”

The main finding is that the performance of anhydrous calcium greases, up to 140°C, is at least equal, if not better, than simple lithium greases.

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Visit us at ALIA/F&L Asia Lubricant Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:53:46 AM

AXEL will have its own booth and deliver presentations at the ALIA/F&L Asia Lubricant Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 9 to 11, 2024. As AXEL continues its international expansion, our presence at this event further demonstrates our commitment to serving our global and regional customers in this important region of the world.

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2024 ELGI Sustainability Technical Consortium, Madrid, Spain.

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:53:28 AM

Following another successful ELGI AGM with a record attendance exceeding 400 delegates, the ELGI Sustainability Technical Consortium (STC) was invited to gather for an additional day of discussion in the Spanish Capital.

The ELGI STC consists of five Task Forces focused on Communication and Regulation, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), End User, End-of-Life, and Life Cycle Analysis. It has been established to ensure that all aspects of the grease value chain are duly considered in relation to sustainability.

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Kettle 55 Debuts in Nol, Sweden

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:52:38 AM

AXEL’s original Nol, Sweden plant installed its brand new Kettle 55. The main purpose is to increase production capacity and flexibility in our plant! The new kettle can produce intermediate products as well as finished products/greases.   Not only has our overall capacity increased, but also our capacity to produce Lithium alternatives, driven by a surge in demand for our HYCAL (Anhydrous Calcium) technology. The first batch was produced in February.

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Climate Promises “Klimatlöftet” at AXEL in Sweden.

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:51:20 AM

Klimatlöftet is a project led by the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Företagarna Västra Götaland. The Climate Promise is a new initiative aimed at small and medium-sized companies in the Västra Götaland county that want to reduce their climate footprint and increase their green competitiveness. Participating companies adopt any number of “climate pledges” in different areas and receive free support from experts and specialists to fulfill their pledges.

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AXEL: Sustainability in motion for the new generations!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:50:03 AM

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We have been around for over 135 years, but nothing is stopping us from reaching out to and attracting new talent. We have swung into "TikTok" mode and are producing short videos with powerful sustainability messages and grease knowledge. These might cover the basics of grease production, testing methods, and how grease impacts our planet.

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AXEL US Team adds New Members!

Posted by AXEL Christiernsson on Jul 18, 2024 11:47:38 AM

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We are excited to welcome Alison Ellis as our Supply Chain Manager for Axel US based in Tulsa. Alison has a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and has trained/mentored a team of Green/ Black Belts with a total of 36 graduates. Her previous experience includes supply chain management, distribution, inventory, purchasing, operations management, and planning. Consistent with her Six Sigma background, Alison appreciates data-driven approaches to Supply Chain disciplines. We are excited to see her optimise and develop new strategies tailored to Axel’s continued growth. To elevate the Supply Chain function within AXEL US as we introduce an integrated business management process across multiple disciplines referred to as SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning), the Supply Chain Manager role will report to Greg Schwartz, President, and still have close integration and coordination with Operations.

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