“Can you explain the effects of abrasive wear and how you can determine if it is occurring?” There are two basic forms of abrasive wear: two-body abrasion and three-body abrasion. A simple description of two-body abrasion would be a hard, rotating surface cutting into a soft, fixed surface, like a shaft running over a […]
Viscosity Index: What It Is and Why It’s Important
A lubricant’s viscosity is its most important property. Viscosity can be defined as an oil’s resistance to flow and shear. It is influenced by several factors such as contamination with water, particles or other lubricants. Taking a proactive approach to monitoring your lubricant’s viscosity can make a big difference in the health and life of […]
Are Bio-Based Lubricants Worth the Extra Cost?
“Are bio-based oils worth the extra cost to switch lubricants? Are they as effective as mineral base oil and synthetic lubricants?” The vast majority of lubricants used in industrial applications are formulated with mineral base oils. The remaining are synthetic base oils and a small percentage of vegetable- or animal-based oils. While mineral oils are […]