Oils and greases
Lubrication is a fundamental action in the industry, ensuring that machines and tools operate efficiently, safely and lastingly.
Oils and fats play a critical role in this process. It’s not just about making moving parts slide more easily; It is also a question of protection, sealing and prevention. From the essential bearing grease, which acts as a sealant and lubricant, to high-performance lubricants designed for critical situations, each has its own specialty. In the food industry, for example, it is crucial to ensure that lubricants are not only effective, but also safe for food contact.
It is important not to forget the importance of sprays and antiseizes that provide versatility and resistance in various applications.
Finally, keeping our machines clean and free of debris is essential and that’s where cleaners and degreasers come into play.
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Types of oils and fats
Bearing greases
Grease is essential for the proper functioning of any bearing. Grease is described as a "thick oil". Bearing grease is usually manufactured using an oil base with a thickener and some other additives. Grease is applied to systems that can be oiled and where that same oil does not remain in position. It also serves as a sealant to prevent water leakage. Grease lubrication in bearings provides remarkable friction qualities due to its high consistency.
High-performance greases and oils
High-performance lubricants are products that offer superior performance and differentials that cannot be achieved with conventional industrial lubricants. They are typically used in critical or product-intensive applications. They are formulated to go beyond industry specifications. These products provide significant value in improved protection, reliability, productivity and reduced operating costs.
For use in the food industry
Lubricants for the food industry must meet a series of requirements. These types of lubricants must follow legal standards for contact with food, be harmless to health, odorless, tasteless and have international approval. Likewise, during application they must reduce friction and wear, protect against corrosion, dissipate heat and ensure tightness. In the food industry, the use of food-grade lubricants facilitates movement between parts. Food-grade lubricants thus become the safest and most economical solution to avoid chemical risks arising from potential lubricant contamination in processing equipment.
Spray oils and greases
Within spray oils and greases, we highlight the use of multipurpose oils. They stand out for their benefits such as:
- Penetrability: this type of spray oil penetrates between the spaces of elements and mechanisms with great ease, making it suitable for application in hard-to-reach places. It’s also essential for freeing up parts stuck due to rust or dirt.
- Versatility: it’s suitable for any element that requires lubrication.
Anti-seize lubricants
Anti-seize lubricants are products that contain a mixture of solid lubricating agents, providing different thermal resistance and levels of lubrication.
These solid lubricants are capable of creating a lubricating film between surfaces that reduces friction and prevents wear. In addition, they also protect industrial machinery components and minimize frictional corrosion. On the other hand, solid lubricants ensure proper operation at high temperatures and loads, making lubrication more durable.
Anti-seize compounds are ideal for threaded connections from initial assembly to disassembly. They are also suitable for lubricating screws.
Among the main benefits of using an anti-seize compound we find:
- They provide long-term lubrication
- Fast lubrication
- They protect against corrosion and wear
- They withstand extreme temperature ranges
Cleaners and degreasers
The degreasers are substances that have an alkaline composition that is able to eliminate the presence of fats and oils of any surface, by means of a chemical reaction that is produced by their contact. The degreasers of industrial type are those that guarantee a partial cleaning because their composition is much more concentrated and the elimination of greases and accumulated oils are cleaned with much more facility. They have a more powerful cleaning action than in general.
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