| oogle_ad_section_start --> | | | | graphite, or boron nitride. Typically, solid lubricants are |
| Most of us use types of industrial lubricants regularly - | | | | particularly effective when it comes to keeping out |
| if you apply some oil to a squeaky hinge, you are using | | | | moisture as well as reducing general wear and tear. |
| a lubricant. Of course, many industrial uses of lubricants | | | | Depending on your needs, you may want to choose a |
| are much more complex than that; many industries can | | | | lubricant with a specific feature or characteristic. Some |
| use a large amount of lubricants on a regular basis. | | | | industrial lubricants are biodegradable, fire resistant or |
| There are several different types of lubricants that are | | | | oxidation inhibiting. Many are also odorless and |
| typically used in industry, although the basic purpose of | | | | colorless. |
| the product is the same - to ensure that moving parts | | | | Most synthetic fluids offer excellent cooling properties |
| operate more smoothly and to reduce friction. Using | | | | and fire resistance, making them particularly versatile. |
| the right lubricant can reduce the need for unscheduled | | | | Synthetic fluids can be used in a diluted form, with |
| maintenance; help to prolong the life of machine | | | | concentrations generally ranging from 3% to 10%. |
| components - and ultimately save money. | | | | Certain industries need certain lubricants - lubricants |
| Industrial lubricants also vary a great deal in terms of | | | | used in the food industry are specifically designed to |
| chemical composition - some contain silicon-based | | | | be safe if they come into contact with food. Food |
| fluids, some mineral or petroleum oils, while others may | | | | processing plants in particular need a lubricant that |
| contain natural oils. Some contain high water content | | | | offers this feature. |
| and are known as HWCF fluids. Typically, this type of | | | | An important feature of lubricants is the kinematic |
| fluid has a high level of heat resistance and also | | | | viscosity - the time that it takes for an amount of fluid |
| accelerates the cooling process. | | | | to flow through a tube of certain size. Viscosity - or |
| One of the biggest decisions when it comes to | | | | flow - is measured at two different temperatures - 100 |
| choosing a lubricant is deciding between liquid or solid. | | | | degrees F and 210 degrees F. |
| Liquid or fluid lubricants would include such things as oils, | | | | Some lubricants use additives so that they can |
| refrigerants and coolants. An example of this would be | | | | withstand a heavy weight or a rapid movement. |
| the coolant in the radiator in your car bonnet. Some | | | | So-called extreme pressure (EP) lubricants use |
| lubricants can also be diluted with differing amounts of | | | | chemical additives which help to provide an effective |
| water if necessary. | | | | film layer for heavy-duty work. |
| An example of a solid lubricant that's widely used | | | | The world of lubricants is constantly changing and new |
| would be a compound such as hexagonal flake | | | | advances are made almost daily. |