HISTORY OF LUBRICANTS & ITS MARKET
The most important function of lubricants is the reduction of friction and wear and in some cases,the relative movement of two bearing surfaces is only possible if a lubricant is present. In times when saving energy and resources and cutting emission have become central environmental matters,lubricants are increasingly attracting public awareness.Scientific research has shown that 0.4%of gross domestic product could be saved in terms of energy in Western industrialized countries if current tribological knowledge.i.e the science of friction,wear and lubrication was just applied to lubricated processes.

Apart from important applications in internal combustion engines,vehicle and industrial gearboxes, compressors, turbines or hydraulic systems,there are a vast number of other applications which mostly require specifically tailored lubricants.This is illustrated by the numerous types of greases or the different lubricants for chip forming and chip-free metalworking operations which are available.Between 5,000 and 10,000 different lubricant formulations are necessary to satisfy more that 90% of  all lubricant applications.

  If one thinks of lubricants today, the first type to come to mind are mineral oil based. Mineral oil component continue to form the quantitatively most important foundation of lubrication. Petrochemical components and increasingly derivatives of natural, harvestable raw materials from the oleo-chemicals industry are finding increasing acceptance because of their  environmental compatibility and some technical advantages.

      On average, lubricating oils, which quantitativeness account for about 90% consumption, consist of about 93% base oils and 7% chemical additives and other components(between 0.5 and 40%)    The development of lubricants is closely linked to the specific applications and application methods.As a simple description of materials in this field makes little sense, the following sections will consider both lubricants and their application.
 
Lubricants today is classified into two major groups :
automotive lubricants and industrial lubricants.
Industrial lubricants can be sub- divided into industrial oils and industrial specialties.
Specialties in this case are principally greases,metal working lubricants and solid lubricant films.
 
NOTE : All the mentioned values are typical which may vary from batch to batch in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 
Storage and Handling :
  • Indoor Storage is always preferable.
  • Barrels should be kept horizontally with bunk position at 3 O’clock 9 O’clock position.
  • Barrels should be kept away from dusty or heated areas.
  • During handling any contact with dust must be avoided