How Quality Control Ensures Consistency Across Every Batch
Pennine Lubricants builds quality control into every stage of manufacturing. From ISO 9001 accredited systems to advanced blending and rigorous batch testing at our Sheffield facility, ensuring consistent, reliable performance in every batch.
The Lubrication Mistakes Increasing Downtime & Maintenance Costs
Common lubrication mistakes: from choosing the wrong lubricant to poor fluid management and coolant foaming.
This article looks at what can quietly drive up costs and downtime, and how Pennine’s technical support and PROCARE Fluid Cloud can help you monitor the health of your coolant.
What Does Hydraulic Oil Actually Do & Why is it so Important?
Hydraulic oil does far more than “power” your equipment, it handles power transfer, lubrication, cooling, corrosion protection and contamination control all at once.
Here’s what each function does, the warning signs of a problem, and how to choose the right oil and viscosity for your system.
Squeeze Maximum Value from MWFs During Rising Costs
Global supply chains are once again under pressure, with the conflict in the Middle East pushing up the cost of base oils, additives and transportation. For manufacturers, machine shops and maintenance teams, this means one thing: metalworking fluids and lubricants are about to significantly increase, and in some cases be harder to source. If you […]
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of our Factory
Manufacturing high-performance lubricants demands more than just formulation expertise, it requires strict process control, full traceability and compliance with international quality standards. At our Sheffield headquarters, we control every stage of lubricant production in-house, from lubricant blending and batch testing through to packaging and despatch. This streamlined approach allows us to meet the expectations of […]
Christmas Machine Shop Shutdown 5-Step Checklist
As Christmas shutdown approaches, many machine shops will be sitting idle for days, maybe weeks. While production may stop, bacteria could be having its own Christmas banquet whilst youāre sitting down to your turkey. Poor shutdown preparation can lead to bacterial growth, degraded coolant, unpleasant odours, and unnecessary corrective work when you return in the […]
Coolant Care: The 3 Essential Stages You Shouldnāt Ignore
Keeping your metalworking fluid in peak condition doesnāt happen by accident. It takes a bit of know-how, some basic discipline and the right tools. Whether youāre new to coolant management or just need a refresher, there are three key stages you need to get right: Mixing, Distribution and Monitoring. In this blog post, we break […]
Weāre Proud to Be a Mission Christmas Drop-Off Point!
Weāre delighted to announce that for the third year in a row, weāll be supporting Cash for Kids Mission Christmas as an official gift drop-off point. This great initiative means a lot to us, and every year weāre blown away by the generosity of our customers, team and local community. Cash for Kids works tirelessly […]
PROCARE Fluid Cloud – Our Coolant Monitoring Platform
The team here at Pennine Lubricants are excited to announce the launch of PROCARE Fluid Cloud – our powerful new web-based platform designed to streamline and simplify coolant monitoring and compliance. Developed to support our PROCARE Fluid Management customers, this intuitive tool provides operators, engineers, and health and safety teams with a clear picture of […]
Team Pennine Conquered the 5K Tough Mudder!
On Saturday 5th July 2025, five members of Team Pennine took on the 5K Tough Mudder Challenge. What began with early training runs (and a few sore legs) ended in a final muddy sprint across the finish line. Along the way, there was teamwork, laughter, determination and plenty of mud. From the very first hurdle […]
We’re Exhibiting at the Made In Yorkshire Expo 2025
Weāre thrilled to announce that Pennine Lubricants will be exhibiting at the Made in Yorkshire Expo on Thursday 16th October 2025, at John Smithās Stadium in Huddersfield (also known as Accu Stadium) Strengthening the Manufacturing Community in Yorkshire & the Midlands As proudly featured in our April news update, Pennine Lubricants has officially rejoined the […]
How to Clean Your Vehicle with D2 Pro Range
Keeping your vehicle clean is essential for maintaining its appearance & longevity. Regular washing not only improves the vehicle’s aesthetics but also prevents damage from dirt, debris, & environmental factors. Step 1: Rinse the Vehicle Start by thoroughly rinsing your vehicle with water only. This helps remove loose dirt, dust, and debris, preventing scratches when […]
The Complete 5-Step Guide to Machine Cleaning
Maintaining a clean CNC machine isnāt just about appearance, itās about productivity, fluid life, compliance, and preventing costly breakdowns. Over time, bacteria, fungal growth, and sludge can build up in sumps and coolant lines, leading to bad odours, reduced cooling performance, and even health hazards. This guide walks you through the 5 essential steps to […]
How to Apply CNC Window Film Using Insight KB Clear Screen
If youāre operating CNC machines, maintaining visibility is important for both the safety of machinists and overall efficiency. Over time, machine windows can become clouded, which is where a CNC window film comes into play. Just in case you werenāt aware, CNC window film is a protective adhesive layer applied to the inside of a […]
From Dipslides to Dirt: We’re getting muddy for charity!
Ā On Saturday 5th July, five brave members of Team Pennine are swapping their work gear for headbands, obstacles & a lot of dirt, as they gear up to take on the 5K Tough Mudder Challenge! This isnāt just about fun, itās all in support of two incredible local charities: Paces Sheffield &Ā Cash for Kids South […]
SYIL UK & Pennine Lubricants – A Precision Partnership
Ā In the world of CNC machine tools, SYIL UK is on a mission to redefine excellence and deliver exceptional quality at a competitive price point. SYIL UK have forged a commitment to excellence and continual improvement and have been developing and manufacturing precision CNC machine tools for a wide range of machine applications for […]
What are the Main Machine Coolant Hazards?
If you use machine coolants regularly, it is important that you are aware of the hazards so you can protect yourself against them. There are various ways to reduce the risks posed by them and limit operators’ exposure to it, to ensure that they are kept safe. But, first things first, what are the hazards […]
Team Pennine Conquers Yorkshire 3 Peaks for Charity!
On Friday 26th April, 9 members of the Pennine team took on the challenge of hiking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, raising money for two local charities. The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is a well-known hiking challenge in the Yorkshire Dales. It involves climbing the three highest peaks: Pen-y-gent, Whernside & Ingleborough. With a distance totaling […]
Technical Help: How to Choose the Right Automotive Lubricants
Choosing the right automotive lubricant can sometimes be confusing. When it comes to finding the correct engine oil for your vehicle, you need to be sure it is suitable, so you do not cause serious damage to the engine of your vehicle.Ā We offer a comprehensive range of automotive lubricants that cater for cars and […]
Team Pennine takes on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for 2 fantastic charities!
12 members of the Pennine Lubricants Ltd team are raising money for two fantastic local charities by hiking the 3 Yorkshire Peaks: Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) & Ingleborough (723 metres). This circular walk/hike totals 24.5 miles & the team are hoping to complete the challenge in less than 12 hours. We have chosen […]
Insight KB Clear Screen Disks – Exclusive UK Distributor
We are pleased to announce that we have been appointed exclusive distributor of Insight KB Clear Screen Disks for use in CNC machines.Ā Ā What are Insight KB Clear Screen Disks? Visibility whilst operating CNC machines can be limited, which can make some machining applications tricky. The Insight KB Clear View disk offers a simple and […]
We’re a Gift Drop Off Point for Mission Christmas!
This year Christmas will be exceptionally tough for families struggling with the cost of living crisis. To help make sure children across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire wake up to a gift from Santa on Christmas Day, we’re supporting this years Cash for Kids Mission Christmas! As well as Team Pennine getting involved by making […]
Simon Raises Ā£1,500 for Local Charity Paces Sheffield
Simon Cook, Technical Service Engineer at Pennine has completed a skydive to raise money for local charity Paces Sheffield. Paces is a fantastic charity, established in the 1990s by a small group of parents who recognised the benefits of Conductive Education for their children with cerebral palsy. Their primary focus is to help people of […]
HSE campaign to protect workers from the risks of metalworking fluids
The HSE have recently launched a campaign to inspect manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids, or coolants in their machining processes. Although the HSE continually make inspections, these increased visits aim of raise awareness of the responsibilities businesses who use metalworking fluids have. Ā Inspectors are focusing on how employers are ensuring operatives are protected […]
Simon’s Sponsored Skydive for Paces Children’s Charity
Simon is a much loved member of the Pennine Team, affectionately known as ‘Bacteria Boy’ in the office, he spends his days out and about visiting our metalworking fluid customers, making sure their coolant is in tip top condition. š After a recent charity golf tournament, during the winning celebrations, Simon agreed to a skydive […]
Update on our Ukrainian Shoe Box Appeal – June 2023
On Friday 10th June three full pallets of your shoe box donations were collected by TEECH (Telecoms Eastern European Challenge) a small independent charity who deliver aid, including clothing, toys & shoes to communities in Eastern Europe who need help. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, TEECH have been gathering donations & have […]
6 Easy Steps to Keep Your Coolant in Top Condition
If youāre shutting down for a period of time then there are a few things you can put in place now to ensure you can get your machines straight back up and running after the celebrationsā¦ 1: Skim any tramp oil from the surface of your coolant Tramp oil is one of the most common […]
#StandWithUkraine ~ Shoe Box Appeal Drop Off Point
We are appealing to our customers & followers to help support the families of Ukraine by putting together shoe boxes containing essential items to help those in desperate need. We are opening up our trade counter as a drop off point for your donations, we will then ensure these gifts of kindness make their way […]
Can the Pennine Team Save Christmas? Watch the film here
When a VERY important customer calls the Pennine office, it’s all hands on deck to ensure there are no sad faces on Christmas morning… Can Pennine Save Christmas? š Watch the full video š Ā
Weāre supporting PACT Cancer Charity this Christmas
This Christmas we are supporting local Sheffield charity PACT, by donating Ā£250 to help towards the Christmas events they have planned for the children and young people, along with their families who they support. PACT Sheffield – Helping Children with Cancer PACT, run by parents has been supporting families who have children receiving cancer treatment […]