Environmentally
Acceptable Lubricants
About EAL's
EMI are now supplying a range of innovative, high performance food grade and environmentally acceptable lubricants manufactured by Vickers Oils.
Research suggests that between 37 million and 61 million litres of “operational lubricant discharge” pass into ports and harbours around the world each year, as a consequence, the scale of the problem of ocean pollution is brought into even greater focus. In addition to improving environmental credentials, the opportunity to reduce operating costs is just as Important across a variety of industries.
The use of biodegradable lubricants, or EALs (Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants) is one way that operators can achieve real cost saving benefits through superior performance, whilst minimising the impact of lubricants that leak into the environment.
Why customers are choosing Vickers Oils EAL's
- They can give better performance than conventional lubricants, resulting in longer fluid life and less machinery downtime.
- They can provide evidence of continuous improvement for ISO 14001 and other environmental management programmes.
- They provide a means of enhancing corporate reputation and demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility.
- Their use has been regarded as a mitigating factor by enforcement authorities in some cases of accidental leakage, resulting in lower penalties.
