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    Benefits and Uses of Full Synthetic Engine Oil(Post)

    It's not uncommon for a vehicle to require using full synthetic engine oil--but, why? Well, the synthetic substance offers several benefits to your car and will extend your engine's lifesp

    Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups(Post)

    Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in reducing friction, they also help reduce the heat generated when the surfaces move. Friction is an impo

    Who really invented the wheel? (And what took us so long?)(Post)

    As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes sense; for us, wheels are just ordinary — and while many may erroneously believe that it to

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Wet Suits(Post)

    Wet is uncomfortable. Until 1952, nobody had a working solution to wetness. From the beginning of time through the year 1951 AD, swimmers, surfers, and unfortunate lummoxes dove, plunge

    GIF Gallery: Factory Machines Making Things(Post)

    At Petroleum Service Company, we supply the highest quality petroleum-based lubricants for all types of industries. From automotive to industrial to manufacturing, PSC's products have bee

    Everything You Need to Know About Microfibers and Their Impact on Ocean Life(Post)

    Here's a statistic for you: 95% of waterways' plastic pollution comes from microfibers. This is compared to the 5% produced by microbeads the little beads found in many exfoliating face wash

    Zamboni's Quest for Great Ice(Post)

    We are one week into the 2018 Winter Olympics and have witnessed infinite talent on the ice. From figure skating to speed skating, the ice rinks are helping Olympic athletes set records in Py

    It's Time to Spring Clean Your Car(Post)

    Winter leaves behind more than just puddles and potholes, it cakes your vehicle in salt, grime, and hidden wear. Spring is the perfect opportunity to reset. Whether you're hitting the road for warm w

    Plastics Before Synthetics and the Transformation of the Visual Arts(Post)

    —Every work of art creates its own universe. And whoever speaks of a universe speaks of a whole built up on a space-time net-work. " — -Etienne Souriau The development of plastics from th

    Sandblasting and the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning(Post)

    When it comes to sandblasting, the importance of safety cannot be stressed enough. That safety expands past the blast suit into —the entire breathing air system. Carbon Monoxide poison

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Basketballs(Post)

    March means March Madness for many, many people...which means basketball. This is an entire month dedicated to college basketball; from the second week of March through the first week of

    History and Evolution of Food Transportation(Post)

    It's no secret that refrigeration revolutionized the way that we look at, use, and eat food. Things have gotten a lot easier and a lot better--since the introduction of this industry.

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