Testimonials
Portsmouth Daily Times uses Monolex® 2059 for smooth operation of equipment during long printing runs.
key takeaways
Challenge
Personnel working long hours require all equipment to function smoothly, but commercial grade penetrating oil evaporates too quickly, leaving parts dry before the printing run concludes.
LE solution
Monolex® Penetrating Oil & Lubricant (2059) was recommended to Wendall Skinner for its ability to dissolve rust, gum, and varnish, while providing a protective film and reducing wear on metal surfaces.
Results
Monolex 2059 proved effective throughout a printing run at Portsmouth Daily Times, with Wendall Skinner praising it as the best penetrating oil he has ever used for all moving parts.
This is the best penetrating oil I have ever used and I use it on everything that moves.
- Wendall Skinner
Customer Profile
The Portsmouth Daily Times is a daily newspaper publisher for the Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio areas. They circulate approximately 17,000 publications daily for these areas, and also print more than ten local and regional papers weekly. They have been an LE customer since 1997.
Application
In the press room, camera room and main office, Portsmouth Daily Times personnel work approximately 60 hours per week.
Challenge
While working these long hours, the personnel need all moving parts such as wheels, chairs, conveyors, desk and drawers to move freely and smoothly. While using a commercial grade penetrating oil, the oil would evaporate and leave the different parts dry before the printing run was finished.
LE Solution
The local LE lubrication consultant recommended Monolex® Penetrating Oil & Lubricant (2059) to Wendall Skinner, press room foreman. Monolex 2059 is an all- purpose penetrating oil that quickly dissolves most rust, gum and varnish, freeing “frozen” parts. It contains Monolec®, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive. Monolex 2059 leaves a tough film of lubricant and acts as a rust and corrosion preventative on metal surfaces.
Results
Monolex 2059 was applied while Portsmouth Daily Times was doing a printing run. When the run was finished, the Monolex 2059 was still working great. Wendall Skinner states, “This is the best penetrating oil I have ever used and I use it on everything that moves.”