Putoline Oil launches N-TECH BBR+ engine oil - why use anything else?
Developed on the N-TECH additive technology first introduced in 2019, Putoline Oil's new N-TECH BBR+ engine oil is an evolution based on resources that have reduced environmental impact.
The result is a completely new range of motorcycle engine oils, with a significant reduction in CO2 emissions from the production process, "without having made any technical concessions on the well-known Putoline Oil quality," says Bernard Voortman, Technical Support Manager at Putoline Oil.
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"This new product line meets the latest (and highest) API SN and JASO MA2 specifications. In addition, we have used the unsurpassed Putoline Oil N-TECH additive technology for the best performance, extremely good corrosion protection, optimum wet clutch compatibility and excellent compatibility with seals and gaskets."
'renewable resources'
The technical development has taken place in close collaboration with, among others, Ten Kate Racing, and has been tested on both the dyno and during a rigorous field test programme. The technical collaboration between Ten Kate Racing and Putoline Oil goes back years and had much to do with triggering these new developments within the 'MotoNext' project.
"Our latest technical masterpiece is used for the first time in the N-TECH BBR+ - a product line that is similar to our ultimate product line: N-TECH PRO R+, but with the fully synthetic base oils replaced by 50% biobased synthetic esters and 50% high-quality re-refined base oils.
"It is a product line with renewable resources throughout its complete range. It’s truly a blend of unparalleled quality, guaranteeing performance retention and significantly reducing CO2 emissions during production".
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Available in SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 and 10W-50, the high viscosity index produced by the N-TECH additive technology package results in improved mechanical reliability and suitability for a very wide temperature range with power and performance gains over the entire RPW range due to optimum low friction properties.
In terms of the base oil stocks, used biobased and re-refined renewable base oils differ from traditional oils made from fossil resources because they are derived from renewable sources such as plants and microorganisms.
In contrast, traditional base oils are derived from petroleum. Biobased raw materials on the other hand are renewable and, therefore, more environmentally-friendly and sustainable.
'50% biobased synthetic esters and 50% high-quality re-refined base oils'
The re-refined oils used originate from selectively collected and 'end-of-life' lubricants. Patented 'Extended Selective Refining' upcycling technology retains the valuable synthetic base oil components of modern, high-performing lubricants in the production process.
"This technology is industry-leading," says Bernard. "Used oil is carefully refined again using solvent extraction. At the same time, the valuable, reusable components of the base oils are fully retained.
"This recycling method makes a valuable contribution to protecting the environment with a very low CO2 footprint - the re-refining process produces very little waste. The solvent is also refined and reused. The result is high-quality re-refined base oils that outperform several group 1 and 2 base oils on several parameters - such as high oxidation and colour stability, excellent viscosity and temperature behaviours, low evaporation loss and low sulphur content.
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