Lubrication Specialties Inc. forms LSI Chemical
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced the creation of LSI Chemical. The company says that LSI Chemical will be focused on Nano additive technology and development of innovative base oils through product development, partnerships and acquisition opportunities. The company says new products planned by LSI Chemical will incorporate the company’s true Nano technology, colorless Nano
Lubrication Specialties Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1997 by Chris Gabrelcik, LSI began as an equipment chemical solutions provider for commercial and industrial accounts for major manufacturers including: Nucor Steel, American Showa, Midwest Industries, X-Tec and Navistar. The company’s initial focus was on keeping equipment running in top shape by developing
The importance of engine lubrication
Engine lubrication is an important aspect of the overall health of your engines and trucks. Fleets may have questions about their engine oils, such as how application impacts their choice of oil and what they can do to keep the engine oil and filtration system in good shape. We talked with Kevin Adams, director of
LSI adds new Ohio distribution, shipping hub
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils and custom lubricant solutions provider for industrial clients, has expanded its warehouse footprint with the addition of a 24,000 sq.-ft. facility located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. The facility was purchased to improve the efficiency and distribution of the company’s Hot
Hot Shot’s Secret releases Never Rust Lubricant
Hot Shot’s Secret has released its Never Rust Lubricant, a new multi-purpose, 100% synthetic spray lubricant that protects metal parts from rust and corrosion. Formulated by Lubrication Specialties Inc., the company says Never Rust protects any metal surface and is ideal for use on metal nuts and bolts, cables and chains, metal tools, automotive parts,
Hot Shot’s Secret distributes trucker appreciation care packages
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives, is distributing 500 Trucker Appreciation Care Packages from its headquarters in central Ohio. The Hot Shot’s Secret Truck Appreciation Care Package includes one free 16 oz. bottle of Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment, one 4 oz. bottle of Hot Shot’s Secret
Preventative maintenance to ensure stiction removal
Today’s engines rely heavily on proper lubrication to run at maximum efficiency. Even a properly maintained engine can lose up to 4 HP per year. Of course, some of the loss is due to component wear such as worn cylinder rings. Other losses are due to sludge or varnish build up that degrades performance. Sludge
Hot Shot’s Secret introduces Every Day Diesel Treatment
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment (EDT), manufactured by Lubrication Specialties Inc., is a daily diesel fuel additive treatment formulated to improve engine power and performance for diesel and biodiesel fuel. The company says that its EDT line correct some of the issues related to Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD), such as the lack of cetane and
How fuel additives are enhancing engine performance
You don’t need to tell maintenance managers that contamination of even very small amounts of precipitated wax in diesel fuel can cause serious problems. Properly blended diesel fuel—with the right additives—keeps fuel clean and engines running properly. The blending of additives is an exact science, which continues to be perfected. Designed for performance Diesel engines
Solving stiction: The cholesterol of the diesel engine
Over time, cholesterol builds up in the veins of the human body, limiting blood flow and causing myriad other problems. Often known as the silent killer, cholesterol in the body is very similar to stiction in a diesel engine—the sticky-friction created from the build up of burnt hydrocarbons (oil or fuel). It is often the
