Base oil is classified into 3 main groups: Mineral oil: – Basic protection – Short use time – Low cost Semi-synthetic oil – Increased protection – Prolonged use time – Reasonable price Synthetic oil – Outstanding protection – Long time use – High price Depending on the requirements and purpose of use, we will choose […]
Learn the basic parameters of a lubricant (Part 1: What is oil?)
The main use of oil: – Lubricating machine parts. – Reduce wear and corrosion resistance. – Clean the surface of components. – Anti-rust. – Heat dissipation, cooling. – Heat transfer in heating. – Preventing deposits when the machine is running. – Filling and sealing … What is lubricant? Lubricant is a blend of base oil […]
Learn the basic parameters of lubricants (Part 2: What are additives?)
What is additive? Additives are organic, metallic or inorganic compounds, even chemical elements added to a lubricant, to enhance or deliver the desired properties. Types of additives: – Additives antifreeze. – Additives viscosity index (AVI, AM, VII). – Cleaning additives and dispersing additives. – Abrasive inhibitors and extreme pressure additives (EP). – Oxidation inhibitors. – […]
Learn the basic parameters of lubricants (Part 3: Lubricant classification standards?)
1. Sort by viscosity – SAE (Society of Automobile Engineers, Automobile Engineers Association): – ISO (International Standards Organization). – NLGI (National Lubrication Grease Institute, USA National Petroleum Institute) 2. Sort by API (American Petroleum Institute). The quality grade of API for gasoline engines is SA, SB, SC, SE, SF, SG, etc. up to the latest […]
Advantages of synthetic oils compared to mineral oils
Technical advantages: – High oxidation stability – Features high thermal viscosity – Evaporation is lower – Lower freezing temperature – Lower coefficient of friction – Non-toxic Application advantages: – Higher working temperature – Wider working range – Reduce oil consumption – Works at lower temperatures – Energy saving – No harm in contact with food
