"Automotive Grease: How Evolving Vehicle Design is Driving Grease Innovation"
Bob Cisler
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
Abstract:
Automotive grease technology is constantly being challenged to keep up with ever changing vehicle designs and challenging automotive OEM requirements. With most automotive greases currently being used in “fill-for-life” applications, the need for high performance specialty grease has become more important than ever. Now, with the growing popularity and shift to electric vehicles, the grease industry will once again need to adapt to the new technical challenges that vehicle electrification presents. This talk will briefly cover the history of automotive grease specifications, discuss and provide examples of the technical challenges involved in developing automotive specialty grease, and finally, discuss the important factors to be considered when developing greases for electric vehicles.
Biography:
Bob Cisler is a Sr. Scientist in the grease development group at Engineered Custom Lubricants in Aurora, IL and has over 25 years of technical experience in the Industrial and Specialty Lubricants business including positions in Product Development, Technical Support and Quality Assurance. He has been involved with high performance grease formulations for a broad range of markets, including aviation, aerospace, automotive, wind energy, mining, steel and specialty appliance. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Elmhurst University and a M.S. in Chemistry from DePaul University. Bob resides in Darien, IL and has been a lifelong competitive runner who still competes in Chicago area races at the master’s level.
Remark:
Door prizes will also be drawn at the conclusion of the Technical Presentation. You need to be present at the drawing in order to win!
Location:
ASHTON PLACE
341 75th Street, Willowbrook, IL
North of I-55 on Route 83
Turn Left on 75th St.
Enter off Clarendon Hills Road
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STLE Members: $35.00; Non-Members: $45.00; Retirees: $20.00; Students: $5.00 (Student ID required)
Time/Date:
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
5:15PM - Social Hour (Beverages and hors d’oevres)
6:15PM - Dinner (please specify dinner choice w/ reservation - Chicken Piasasco or Salmon)
7:15PM - Technical Presentation
Contact:
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