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Putoline Oil launches N-TECH BBR + engine oil - why use anything else ?
Developed on the N-TECH additive technology first introduced in 2019 , Putoline Oil ' s new N-TECH BBR + engine oil is an evolution based on resources that have reduced environmental impact . The result is a completely new range of motorcycle engine oils , with a significant reduction in CO2 emissions from the production process , " without having made any technical concessions on the wellknown Putoline Oil quality ," says Bernard Voortman , Technical Support Manager at Putoline Oil . " This new product line meets the latest ( and highest ) API SN and JASO MA2 specifications . In addition , we have used the unsurpassed Putoline Oil N-TECH additive technology for the best performance ,
' renewable resources '
extremely good corrosion protection , optimum wet clutch compatibility and excellent compatibility with seals and gaskets ."
The technical development has taken place in close collaboration with , among others , Ten Kate Racing , and has been tested on both the dyno and during a rigorous field test programme . The technical
' re-refining process produces very little waste '
collaboration between Ten Kate Racing and Putoline Oil goes back years and had much to do with triggering these new developments within the ' MotoNext ' project .
" Our latest technical masterpiece is used for the first time in the N-TECH BBR + - a product line that is similar to our ultimate product line : N-TECH PRO R +, but with the fully synthetic base oils replaced by 50 % biobased synthetic esters and 50 % high-quality rerefined base oils . " It is a product line with renewable resources throughout its complete range . It ’ s truly a blend of unparalleled quality , guaranteeing performance retention and significantly reducing CO2 emissions
during production ". Available in SAE 10W-30 , 10W-40 and 10W-50 , the high viscosity index produced by the N-TECH additive technology package results in improved mechanical reliability and suitability for a very wide temperature range with power and performance gains over the entire RPW range due to optimum low friction properties . In terms of the base oil stocks , used biobased and rerefined renewable base oils differ from traditional oils made from fossil resources because they are derived from renewable sources such as plants and microorganisms . In contrast , traditional base oils are derived from petroleum . Biobased raw materials on the other
' 50 % biobased synthetic esters and 50 % highquality re-refined base oils '
hand are renewable and , therefore , more environmentally-friendly and sustainable . The re-refined oils used originate from selectively collected and ' end-of-life ' lubricants . Patented ' Extended Selective Refining ' upcycling technology retains the valuable synthetic base oil components of modern , high-performing lubricants in the production process . " This technology is industry-leading ," says Bernard .
' industry-leading patented upcycling technology '
" Used oil is carefully refined again using solvent extraction . At the same time , the valuable , reusable components of the base oils are fully retained . " This recycling method makes a valuable contribution to protecting the environment with a very low CO2 footprint - the re-refining process produces very little waste . The solvent is also refined and reused . The result is high-quality re-refined base oils that outperform several group 1 and 2 base oils on several parameters - such as high oxidation and colour stability , excellent viscosity and temperature behaviours , low evaporation loss and low sulphur content .
PUTOLINE OIL Almelo , NETHERLANDS Tel : + 31 ( 0 ) 546 818165 info @ putoline . com www . putoline . com
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