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On the market today, there are many different types of lubricants, each suitable for different machines and details. One of the most popular lines of beef fat is Bentonite fat.
At this article, Unioil We would like to share with our customers information about the properties of bentonite grease and its applications in the industry, so that customers can choose the right type and bring high efficiency.
1. Bentonite grease properties
What is Bentonite Grease?
Bentonite grease also known as clay grease, grease with inorganic thickener. This is a lubricating grease that uses Bentonite powder as a thickener. This is a high quality, extreme pressure (EP) bentonite thickened grease developed for the lubrication of industrial equipment operating under heavy loads and at high temperatures. It is recommended for medium to large speed bearings operating at very high temperatures where conventional soap-based greases do not normally provide satisfactory lubrication.
Composition of Bentonite grease
Like many other greases, Bentonite grease is made up of 3 main components specifically as follows:
- Base oil: this is the main component of lubricating grease, this component creates the viscosity of the grease, supporting good lubrication.
- Thickeners: Thickeners are used to give fats a different consistency. In Bentonite grease, the thickener is Bentonite powder. This clay powder helps to stabilize the grease’s structure while forming the grease’s outstanding properties.
- Additives: although this component accounts for a very low percentage, they are the main determinant of the outstanding properties of the grease. In Bentonite grease, there are many additives such as antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, viscosity index improvers, etc.
Outstanding properties of Bentonite grease
Bentonite greases have outstanding outstanding properties. Here are those salient features.
- Has excellent heat resistance , no melting point (no dripping point). It can stabilize the temperature of machine parts working in environments with temperatures up to 200 0 C (depending on the base oil used).
- Has good water resistance. When working in wet environments, it is not affected by washing away because of its excellent adhesion.
- Anti-rust, anti-corrosion is enough to protect the parts of machinery and prolong the service life.
- Anti-oxidation, prevent dirt from entering machine parts.
- Extremely good friction reduction helps machine parts operate smoothly without causing loud noise during operation.
2. Applications of bentonite grease in industrial machinery lubrication
Today’s bentonite grease is used in many different operations. We can refer to some specific applications of Bentonite grease as follows:
- Bentonite greases are recommended for use in bearings operating at high temperatures where conventional soap-based greases are degraded by high temperatures. Particularly useful in high temperature applications where conventional greases can liquefy, creating a drop point that causes damage to manufacturing or materials.
- Suitable for slow speed, medium to heavy load bearings. Specifically, in furnaces at steel, aluminum and glass factories and rubber factories, etc.
- Recommended for high temperature machine parts with suggested temperature range up to -200 C to 1800
- Grease recommended for all industrial ball, roller and plain bearings. Good lubrication at extreme temperatures and heavy loads
- Widely used in metallurgy, casting and rolling equipment, paper making machine and cement production.
- Lubrication application of cables
3. What should be noted when using Bentonite grease?
To ensure the effective operation of bentonite grease, the following should be noted when using:
Bentonite-based greases are excellent greases for heat- and load-bearing gear bearings; however, the thickener in the grease is not compatible with most other thickeners.
This incompatibility can cause hardening or softening of the grease. Soft melted grease can lead to a number of problems, such as not allowing the rollers to be properly lubricated. Solidified grease can lead to even worse problems, as the grease can no longer flow into the bearing cavity, causing the bearing to lack lubrication.
Therefore, when replacing another grease with bentonite grease, it needs to be clean, remove all the old grease in the device and then use it.
In addition, the following issues should be noted:
- Store grease in a cool, dry place, do not place the grease tank near high heat sources.
- After use, the grease containers/cans should be treated, not thrown directly into rivers or water sources.
- Protective equipment such as gloves and masks must be worn when applying grease to ensure the safety of users.
- It is recommended to use grease support equipment such as grease pumps, grease guns. Using a specialized machine helps to ensure safety when checking, saving time, checking the right position and having high efficiency.
EPILOGUE:
Unioil has researched and produced Bentonite grease with high quality, heat resistance, good load capacity, suitable for industrial machinery lubrication requirements. Please contact us for advice and choose the most suitable product.
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