TPT September 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y Development of energy saving nanotechnology oils

applications, specifically industrial gear- boxes, compressors and hydraulics. Martyn Mann, technical director at Millers Oils, commented, “There is a long-standing product development path that leads straight from motorsport into industry and we believe that nanotechnology can make a similar leap. I can confirm that it is our intention to launch a Nanodrive-type product into industry and we are currently concluding real-world trials.” Nanotechnology works by using nanoparticles that act like millions of ball bearings, smoothing out the surface roughness of metal parts used in machine components, and in turn reducing the friction that has a detrimental effect on machine life and productivity. The move is driven by Millers Oils’ belief that increased pressure to dem- onstrate reduced energy consumption, particularly on machines with industrial gearboxes,will drive industrial equipment users to use nanotechnology-based oils as a way of reducing costs. “We intend to start with industrial gears and compressors, but nanotechnology- based oils can also be used in much wider industrial applications,” said Mr Mann. He also stated that the company’s own laboratory testing has demonstrated the potential market for nanotechnology oils in industry. “In the laboratory we are getting circa 30-50 per cent improvement in component wear on the test rigs, and we believe that a circa 10 per cent improvement in energy efficiency could be achievable. Millers Oils’ Nanodrive product has a long history of success in motorsport, and in 2009 won the World Motorsport Symposium Most Innovative Product Award, beating opposition McLaren and Williams. “Oil is all too often taken for granted by industry, but our experience of other sectors suggests that it can have a major contribution towards increased energy efficiency and reduced wear and tear,” said Mr Mann. “The obvious place to take Nanodrive next is into industry.” Millers Oils Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1484 721263 Email: enquiries@millersoils.co.uk Website: www.millersoils.co.uk

and in the commercial vehicle sector, reducing the friction between engine components and improving component life, reducing wear and tear and boosting performance. Millers Oils has now applied its nanotechnology expertise to industrial

MILLERS Oils has developed a range of low friction nanotechnology oils specifically designed for industrial applications. Originally developed for motorsport, Millers Oils’ Nanodrive nanotechnology product has more recently been used in passenger cars

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