Industrial grease fundamentals: thickeners, base oils and additives
Grease is a semi-solid lubricant made by combining base oil with a thickener...
2. Lubrication Fundamentals
Master essential tribology concepts, oil viscosity, grease formulations, base oils, and wear mechanisms to optimize machine performance and asset life.
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Understanding industrial lubricant viscosity and selection
Engine oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified...
Types of mechanical wear: causes, prevention and impact
Just looking at it from a DIN perspective, Wear is the continuing loss...
Viscosity Equivalent Chart: ISO VG, SAE & AGMA Comparison
A Lubricant Viscosity Conversion Table is a reference chart used to compare the...
PFAS Chemicals in Lubricants: Industrial Regulations & Alternatives
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a large group of human-made...
ISO VG 460 Viscosity Grade Explained: Applications & Specs
ISO 460 refers to an ISO viscosity grade (VG) of lubricating oil, as defined by...
ISO 6743 Lubricant Classification System: Family & Code Overview
ISO 6743 is an international standard published by the International...
Fluoroelastomer (FKM/Viton) O-Rings: Chemical & Heat Compatibility
A fluoroelastomer O-ring , also called an FKM O-ring , is a sealing ring made...
HDPE Oil Containers: Chemical Resistance & Storage Durability
Polyethylene is a versatile thermoplastic polymer belonging to the polyolefin...