Lubrication Experts

On Lubrication Experts, Rafe Britton talk with the best in the business about all things lubricants, engineering and industry. From lubricant technology and condition monitoring to supply chain and manufacturing the experts sit down to give their take on the current and future states of the industry.

Lubrication Experts is a news podcast hosted by Lubrication Expert, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lubrication Expert hosts Lubrication Experts, a news show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #72

  Wind Turbine Gear Oils with the ExxonMobil Team

  Nov 3, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>Join host Rafe on this special episode of Lubrication Experts as he brings together three generations of wind turbine gear oil innovators: Angie Cardis, Jim Carey, and Mike Blumenfeld. Discover the fascinating evolution of wind turbine lubrication—from the early days of Mobil SHC 600 and Mobil SHC XMP, through the challenges of micro pitting, to today’s cutting-edge, long-life gear oils designed for the modern wind industry. In this in-depth conversation, you’ll learn: The untold history behind the development of wind turbine gear oils How chemistry and engineering come together to solve real-world mechanical problems The science of micro...

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  Episode #71

  Oil Analysis with Evan Zabawski (Eurofins)

  Nov 3, 20251h 35mS0

  <p>Join us for Episode 71 of Lubrication Experts as host Rafe welcomes Evan Zabawski, Senior Technical Advisor at Test Oil, for an in-depth discussion on the world of oil analysis. Evan shares his extensive experience, exploring the evolution of oil analysis from its early days to modern practices, and explains why many organizations are still stuck in the “traffic light” mindset. Discover the real value of oil analysis, the importance of trending data over static limits, and how different industries—from mining to manufacturing—are leveraging (or missing out on) the full potential of their oil analysis programs. Evan and Rafe als...

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  Episode #70

  Hydrogen Engine Oils with Tara Loosmore & Dr Alan Henderson (Afton Chemical)

  Nov 3, 202518 minS0

  <p> Welcome to Lubrication Experts! In this episode, we dive deep into the future of hydrogen engines and the evolving world of hydrogen combustion technology. Join host Rafe as he sits down with Tara Loosmore and Dr Alan Henderson from Afton Chemical—industry leaders who have dedicated years to understanding hydrogen combustion and the lubricants that make it possible. Discover: Why hydrogen combustion is gaining traction as a future fuel for commercial vehicles The unique challenges and opportunities of hydrogen vs. traditional fuels (diesel, gasoline, natural gas) How hydrogen impacts engine design, oil chemistry, and lubricant formulation The science behind wa...

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  Episode #69

  Personal Lubrication with Neil Cunningham (Centre for Industrial Rheology)

  Oct 24, 202543 minS0

  <p>Episode 69 | The Science of Personal Lubricants (Yes, Really) w/ Neil Cunningham Let’s talk lubricants—all kinds of lubricants. In this very special Episode 69 of Lubrication Explained, host Rafe Britton leans into the memes and the chemistry with Neil Cunningham, founder of the Centre for Industrial Rheology, to explore the fascinating world of personal lubricants—how they’re formulated, how they perform, and how it all connects to industrial lubrication, rheology, tribology, and even food science. You’ll never look at a tube of lube the same way again. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most personal lubricants are aqueous...

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  Episode #68

  Varnish Removal Methods with Elaine Hepley (Delta Xero)

  Oct 24, 202541 minS0

  <p>What Is Varnish, Really? Understanding and Solving the Varnish Problem in Lubricated Systems | w/ Elaine Heley Varnish: it’s the hot topic in lubrication reliability—and no, we're not just talking about sticky residue in turbines anymore. In this deep-dive episode of Lubrication Experts, host Rafe Britton welcomes back renowned varnish specialist Elaine Heley, now an independent consultant, for a comprehensive look at what varnish really is, how it forms, how it differs across systems, and—most importantly—how to properly diagnose and remove it. Elaine draws from her years leading varnish diagnostics at Polaris and shares insights from the fiel...

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