There is no such thing as a universal engine or gear oil. WIRTGEN GROUP machines require ideally formulated high-grade oils. Viscosity and the viscosity index Within the context of lubricants, viscosity can be regarded as the property of a fluid to resist deformation (lubricant flow characteristic...
The unique characteristic of this type of grease is that it contains additives to improve firm strength under various applications. In essence, film strength provides the resistance of the lubricant to being torn apart, thus preventing metal-to-metal contact of the equipment being lubricated. A ...
Present-day lubricant demand is for maximum oxidation stability, superior low-temperature performance, low volatility, and improved additive response, which are difficult to achieve through conventional processing. Conventional solvent lubricant refining produces base oils with a viscosity index (VI) of ...
But base oils are only the part of the story. Lubricant makers must also consider the impact of additives because the engine performance is dependent on how the combination of base oils and additives work together. Tags: Engine Oil , Automotive Trends ...
transportation. The horse-drawn wagons of olden times used leftover meat greases and tallow to lubricate wooden axles. Later, pine tar and hog fat were mixed together for use as a lubricant. Eventually, linseed oil, originally developed as a wood preservativ...
On September 1, 2000, the Stoke-on-Trent City Council in the United Kingdom confirmed that tests on a can of baby food revealed a toxic substance. The investigations indicated that a can of Heinz Cheesy Parsnip and Potato Bake was contaminated with mineral oil lubricant, possibly from a mach...
The most common industrial lubricants primarily consist of a base oil and are either mineral-based, synthetic, or vegetable-based. Additives are also added to the base oil to optimize the properties of the lubricant. Another form of lubricant, grease, is made by combining a base oil with a ...
Make sure you check the ingredients list when choosing a lubricant. Oil-based varieties should not be used with condoms because oil breaks down latex. Water-based lube is easy to clean, but many water-based varieties contain glycerin, which can cause yeast infections. ...
The base oil and additive package are the major components in grease formulations, and as such, exert considerable influence on the behavior of the grease. The thickener is often referred to as a sponge that holds the lubricant (base oil plus additives). By adding the proper grease to your ...
Too little or too much lubricant will result in friction and heat, creating drag on the bearing and damaging the bearing’s seals. Furthermore, the best time to lubricate a bearing is while equipment is moving. This causes an unsafe and almost impossible task for equipment ope...