Lubricants : Classification and properties
A substance which is capable of reducing friction between two surfaces which…
Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetics aren’t new; they’ve been around for 70 years. Esters were used…
Lubricant additives, explained
Additives are a chemical component or blend used at a specific treat…
Additives in lubricating oils
Additives are substances formulated for improvement of the anti-friction, chemical and physical properties…
Determining the Cause of Oil Degradation
There are many causes that can result in the degrading of your…
Requirements and characteristics of lubricants
The main requirements for lubricants are that they are able to:Keep surfaces…
Function of Lubrication system
1. Reduced friction Lubricant forms an oil film on the surface of…
Pressure-Viscosity Coefficient and Characteristics of Lubricants
Primary purpose of any industrial lubricant is to maintain a satisfactory lubricating film in…
Hydrodynamic Lubrication (HL)
Hydrodynamic lubrication is a way that is used to reduce friction and/or wear of rubbing solids…
Engine Friction and Lubrication
Engine friction – terminology – Pumping loss – Rubbing friction loss Engine…


