Abstract: An apparatus for heat transfer includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat to or from the device. The mechanism for transferring heat includes a working fluid that includes a hexafluoropropylene trimer having Structural Formula (1) The hexafluoropropylene trimer having Structural Formula (1) is present in the working fluid in an amount of at least 85% by weight, based on the total weight of hexafluoropropylene trimer in the working fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to (per)fluoropolyether block copolymers comprising: A) a fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Ra) comprising one or more units of formula (CHXCF2CF2O)— in which X is hydrogen or fluorine; B) a (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Rf), that is to say a segment comprising recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety, said (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment being different from chain Ra and having a molecular weight higher than 400 g/mol. These copolymers are endowed with improves lubricant properties or with improved water and oil-repellence properties.

Abstract: A DLC-coated member (100) has a base (200), an intermediate layer (300) that covers the surface of the base (200), and a DLC film (400) that covers the surface of the intermediate layer (300). The intermediate layer (300) has a five-layer structure, constituted of a first intermediate layer (301), a second intermediate layer (302), a third intermediate layer (303), a fourth intermediate layer (304), and a fifth intermediate layer (305). The five layers (301 to 305) are made of DLC to which Si has been added. Among the layers (301 to 305), the Si concentration in the first intermediate layer (301) is the highest, and that in the fifth intermediate layer (305) is the second highest. The Si concentrations in the second intermediate layer (302), third intermediate layer (303), and fourth intermediate layer (304) are lower than those in the first intermediate layer (301) and fifth intermediate layer (305).

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to polymers with heterocyclic-containing groups, and to concentrates and lubricating oil compositions containing the polymers.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition which is excellent in wear resistance, despite its low phosphorus content, low sulfur content and low sulfuric acid ash content, and which exhibits excellent friction reducing effect even when used for a DLC-treated sliding part, is provided by compounding a specific sulfur-containing compound and a specific polar group-containing compound in a base oil.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising a base oil, (A) one or more kinds of compounds selected from phenolic antioxidants and aminic antioxidants, and (B) an ester compound having a disulfide structure is provided. The lubricating composition of the present invention has excellent stability against oxidation, prevents increase of acid value and sludge formation, and has low corrosivity to non-ferrous metals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating machine oil, a compressor oil composition, a hydraulic oil composition, a metalworking oil composition, a heat treating oil composition, a lubricating oil composition for machine tools and a lubricating oil composition which comprise a lubricating oil base oil having % CA of not more than 2, % CP/% CN of not less than 6 and an iodine value of not more than 2.5.

Abstract: A premium wear resistant lubricant comprises a base stock, preferably a GTL liquid or the liquid isomerization product of slack wax or F-T wax, and a non-ionic ashless anti-wear additive. The non-ionic ashless antiwear additive is preferably at least one of thiosalicylic acid or alkyl ester thereof, thioxomalonate, 2,2-dithiopyridine and thiazolidine. The lubricant may also contain additional base stock materials selected from other hydrocarbonaceous and synthetic base stock materials in admixture with the GTL liquid or slack wax or F-T derived base stock.

Abstract: An additive for lubricating oils and fuel oils comprising a disulfide compound, as the main component, represented by the general formula (I) R1OOC—CR3R4—CR5(COOR2)—S—S—CR10(COOR7)—CR8R9—COOR6??(I) wherein R1, R2, R6, and R7 each independently represent a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms and may contain an oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen atom; and R3 to R5 and R8 to R10 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a lubricant oil composition and fuel oil composition comprising the additive are prepared to provide a sulfur-based extreme-pressure additive which exhibits excellent load carrying capacity and wear resistance and corrosion resistance against nonferrous metals and can be used in lubricating oils and fuel oils, and to provide a lubricating oil composition and fuel oil composition containing the additive.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a total base number of more than 15 mg KOH/g, as determined by ASTM D2896, and including at least 40 mass % of an oil of lubricating viscosity; at least one detergent; and at least one compound of the formula (II): In formula (II), each Ar independently represents an aromatic moiety having 0 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, acyloxy, acyloxyalkyl, aryloxy, aryloxy alkyl, halo and combinations thereof; each L is independently a linking moiety comprising a carbon-carbon single bond or a linking group; each Y? is independently a moiety of the formula Z(O(CR2)n)yX—, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of (CR?2)z, O and S; R and R? are each independently selected from H, C1 to C6 alkyl and aryl; z is 1 to 10; n is 0 to 10 when X is (CR?2)z, and 2 to 10 when X is O or S; y is 1 to 30; Z is H, an acyl group, an alkyl group or an aryl group; each a is independently 0 to 3, with the proviso tha

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to linear compounds in the form of oligomers or polymers containing unsubstituted or substituted phenol units and unsubstituted or substituted salicylic acid units. These compounds are useful as additives for lubricants and fuels. Metal salts of these compounds are useful as lubricant additives. A process for making these compounds is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel water soluble metal working fluid compositions, their use to work metal, a process for working metal using such compositions and the metal worked article of manufacture. More particularly, this invention relates to fluid compositions useful in cutting, grinding, shaping and other metal working operations which require a lubricant. The terms “first Group A” and “second Group B” are used herein to denote different groups and not to indicate any sequence of use or selection as any possible combination or sequence of use of a component(s) is envisioned without limit of any kind. The disclosed fluid compositions are also anticorrosive and environmentally more acceptable than current oil based fluids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rolling apparatus comprising a movable member which can undergo rotary or linear motion, a support member which carries the movable member, rolling elements which are interposed between the movable member and the support member and which roll with the movement of the movable member, and a lubricant composition which is disposed between the movable member on which the rolling elements roll and the support member, wherein the lubricant composition is a mixture of (1) a thickening agent which is at least one selected from the group consisting of a solid fluoropolymer, a lamellar mineral powder, an ultrafinely particulate organic material, an organic solid lubricant and an ultrafinely particulate inorganic material, and (2) a base oil comprising a liquid fluorinated polymer oil.

Abstract: The multifunctional aqueous lubricant according to the invention comprises at least one water-soluble salt of dithiodiglycolic acid and at least one water-soluble compound chosen from the group consisting of: a) phosphoric esters of general formula:  in which R represents an alkyl, alkenyl or alkylaryl radical having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, k is equal to 2 or 3, m is a number ranging from 0 to 20 and x is equal to 1 or 2, and their salts, and b) water-soluble salts of alkylthio acids of general formula: R′—S—(CH2)n—COOH  (II)  in which n is a number ranging from 1 to 10 and R′ represents an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl radical having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms,  the ratio by mass of dithiodiglycolic acid to compound(s) I and/or II being between 1/1 and 50/1.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising (A) a compound of the formula: R1—COO—R2 wherein R1 is a higher aliphatic hydrocarbon residue and R2 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue which may contain fluorine atom(s) and/or oxygen atom(s), and (B) a compound of the formula: wherein R3 is a higher aliphatic hydrocarbon residue; R4 and R5 are independently a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue which may contain fluorine atom(s) and/or oxygen atom(s), gives a lubricant layer in a magnetic recording medium having good running durability, still life and weather resistance.

Abstract: A lubricant containing a fluorinated dicarboxylic acid of the formula: A.sup.1 --COO--R.sup.1 --Rf--R.sup.2 --OCO--A.sup.2 in which Rf is a divalent perfluoropolyether group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and represent a hydrocarbon group; and A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are the same or different and represent an organic group having a carboxyl group, which allows two solid materials, for example, a magnetic recording medium and a magnetic head, to slide with low wearing at a low friction under various conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition for automatic transmissions, which comprises a base oil and additives of (A) a sulfur-containing antioxidant or an amine-type antioxidant, (B) a phosphate or its amine salt, and (C) a reaction product of a carboxylic acid and an amine. The composition has an excellent ability to prevent the brake lining of the clutch of automatic transmissions from shuddering, and can maintain the shudder-preventing ability for a long period of time.

Abstract: A heat resistant grease composition containing a fluorosilicone base oil, a fluororesin thickener and an additive, that has a reduced gelling, reduced base oil evaporation, and stable heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a turbo oil composition exhibiting enhanced antioxidancy and resistance to deposit formation, and to a method for achieving that result in turbo oils. The gas turbine lubricating oil of the present invention comprises a major proportion of synthetic polyol ester based base stock including diesters and polyol esters, preferably polyol ester based base stock and a minor proportion of an antioxidant/deposit control additive, specifically a sulfur-containing carboxylic acid (SCCA) derivative. Other conventional additives such as extreme pressure, pour point reduction, oxidative stability, anti-foaming, hydrolytic stability, improved viscosity index performance, anti-wear, and corrosion inhibitor additives and others may also be employed. The use of SCCA derivative produces a turbo oil exhibiting markedly superior oxidation stability and deposit control performance compared to that exhibited by turbo oil without the SCCA derivative.

Abstract: An aviation turbine oil of reduced deposit forming tendencies and improved anti-oxidency is disclosed which comprises a major portion of a suitable aviation turbine oil base stock and a minor amount of a non-sulfur containing triazine derivation and a sulfur containing carboxylic acid.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for making a lubricant grease wherein a basic oil is mixed with a thickening compound, a polar compound and an additive or additives to impart desired characteristics to the grease. The improvement includes selecting the basic oil from the group consisting of a polyolester, a silicone oil, a mineral oil, a vegetable oil, glycerine and propylene glycol. The improvement further includes first mixing the basic oil with a mixture of two polar agents in a vessel under constant stirring at a temperature and pressure sufficient to obtain a homogeneous mixture and then and only then reacting the homogenous mixture with the additive or additives and a thickening agent.