Lubricants
Only a good lubricant (oil, grease, etc.) can guarantee the mechanical equipment. About 55% of equipment breakdowns are due to inappropriate lubricants in the industry. Among the types of these products, we can mention engine oils, silicone, grease, etc., which we will learn more about in the following.
Definition of Lubricants
A substance that can reduce friction, heat, and wear when placed in a layer between solid and semi-solid surfaces is called a lubricant. The definition of lubricant is different in different industries. In simpler terms, it can be said that this material can reduce or prevent problems caused by friction.
A lubricant is a substance that helps reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the characters move. It may also transmit power, transport foreign particles, or heat or cool surfaces. The property of reducing friction is known as lubrication.
Each lubricating oil consists of a base material to which various additives are added for the required specifications. This base can be mineral (of petroleum origin) or synthetic (such as polyolefins, polyesters, and polyalkylene glycols). Mineral bases are usually vacuumed distillation products and asphalted residues subjected to solvent extraction, wax removal, and purification.
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