In order to lubricate
successfully, a basic understanding of a lubricant’s function is necessary. A
lubricant, whether it is oil or grease, can at any time perform up to six basic
functions simultaneously.
These functions are to:
• Reduce friction
• Reduce wear
• Absorb shock
• Reduce temperature*
• Minimize corrosion
*REDUCE TEMPERATURE
A major benefit of reduced
friction is reduction in operating temperature. Caution must be observed in the
overall assessment here. Because excessive lubricant may cause fluid friction,
which may in turn raise the temperature of Induction
Hardening in Faridabad.
Assuming that the correct
quantities of lubricant are used, lubricants can be an excellent dissipater of
heat, especially in re-circulative oil (or splash oil) systems where the Oil Coolers in Faridabad is passed over the moving part – where it not only
lubricates, but also absorbs the heat and returns to the reservoir where it
cools before recommencing the cycle. (Sometimes it is necessary to pump the
lubricant through oil cooler, which will allow for a smaller reservoir.)
