Introduced between two surfaces in contact, to reduce friction, is called a lubricant.
Lubricants are used to control as well as reduce friction, heat, and wear of metal surfaces when in motion. In this category, you will find synthetic motor oil, diesel and engine oil, automotive gear oil, shaft drive oil, brake cleaner, lithium grease, degreases, chain lube, gun oil and grease, rust prevention aerosol, universal oil and more. Brands available include but are not limited to Castrol, Total, Engen, Yamalube, Meru Force 1, Motul, Ballistol, Birchwood Casey and Fuchs. If you are not sure of the best lubricant to use, please give your supplier the details of your machine and their professional team will recommend the best oil for optimum performance and protection.
A lubricant is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces.
Lubricants and their uses:
Greases. Greases are composed by utilizing oil (typically mineral oil) and combining it with thickeners (such as lithium-based soaps)
Oils. These thin liquids are composed of long polymer chains with some extra additives
Penetrating Lubricants
Dry Lubricants.
There are three main types of lubricants: oil-based, water-based, and silicone-based.
Common examples of internal lubricants include fatty alcohols, esters (low esterification), and EVA wax. External lubricants provide metal release and help reduce process temperature. Common examples of external lubricants include PE waxes, paraffin, metal soaps, esters (high esterification), amides, and fatty acids.
To lubricate each part of the bearing, and to reduce friction and wear. To carry away heat generated inside bearing due to friction and other causes. To cover rolling contact surface with the proper oil film in order to prolong bearing fatigue life. To prevent corrosion and contamination by dirt.
Lubricants are classified into four types: oil, grease, penetrating lubricants, and dry lubricants.
Lubricating oil, sometimes simply called lubricant/lube, is a class of oils used to reduce the friction, heat, and wear between mechanical components that are in contact with each other. Lubricating oil is used in motorized vehicles, where it is known specifically as motor oil and transmission fluid.
A lubricant is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces.
A lubricant (sometimes referred to as "lube") is a substance (often a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction between them, improving efficiency and reducing wear. They may also have the function of dissolving or transporting foreign particles and of distributing heat.
Recognizable names as Mobil, Petro-Canada, Valvoline, Kendall, Jax, Eaton, Donaldson, Graco, Lincoln, Clean Burn, Rotary, and many, many more.
