| 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. |
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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. |
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| NOTE : All the mentioned values are typical which may vary from batch to batch in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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| 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
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