Equipment Lubricants Selection Tips!
March 23, 2022
With the advancement of modern science and technology, machinery and equipment are increasingly developing in the direction of high speed, heavy load and high precision. Therefore, how to improve the friction loss performance of materials and the lubrication state of machine parts to prolong the service life of machinery and equipment has received extensive attention. The use of industrial lubricants is an important method to improve its lubricating performance. However, industrial lubricants There are many types and formulas, and many industries have their own industry norms and standards. How to "prescribe the right medicine"? Don't worry, here are a few tips that might help you.
Recommendation 1: Selection of General Purpose Lubricants and Synthetic Lubricants The first thing to know is whether your equipment needs "regular lubrication" or "lifetime lubrication," as the answer will help you decide whether to use a general-purpose or specialty lubricant. Synthetic oils generally provide superior mechanical and chemical properties than conventional mineral oils. If equipment is regularly lubricated, synthetic or specialty lubricants developed for long life are usually not required. In this case, the lubricant need only meet basic performance standards and be replenished regularly. If the equipment needs to be lubricated for life, lubricants based on synthetic base oils are an excellent choice due to the many advantages of these lubricants. In addition to the many advantages of synthetic lubricants, it also has one obvious disadvantage: cost. However, the cost can also be effectively reduced by prolonging the replacement interval of the lubricating oil. Because synthetic and specialty lubricants can last more than five times as long as non-synthetic lubricants if high-quality base oils are used. Recommendation 2: Select lubricating oil according to temperature, environment and speed Temperature of mechanical equipment: The temperature of mechanical equipment should be considered when selecting, because temperature directly affects the viscosity change and oxidative deterioration of industrial lubricating oil. For machinery and equipment that operates under high temperature conditions for a long time, lubricating oils with high viscosity, high viscosity index, high flash point and good oxidation stability should be purchased. Environment of mechanical equipment: For mechanical equipment in a low temperature environment, industrial lubricating oil with good low temperature performance should be selected. The speed of movement of mechanical equipment when it is working: the speed of movement of mechanical equipment when it is working is also one of the references for purchasing industrial lubricants. If the moving speed is small, lubricating oil with higher viscosity can be used. Of course, if the anti-wear agent is used in the oil used, the viscosity of the industrial lubricating oil used should not be too large. Suggestion 3: The selection of lubricating oil, the price is not the only standard, it needs to be considered in many ways A common mistake made by equipment users during the information gathering phase is ignoring basic application details that can have a significant impact on lubricant performance. It is important to provide as much specific information as possible, as this will help find the best lubricant for the equipment. Another common mistake made by equipment users is to consider only price when selecting lubricants. However, there is a certain price gap between synthetic or special lubricants and general-purpose lubricants. Some synthetic or specialty lubricants are 50% to 500% more expensive than general purpose lubricants. Other factors to consider are: 1. Reduce operating costs by reducing downtime 2. Reduce the time required for relubrication and maintenance 3. Energy saving 4. and other factors
