Water resistant grease: composition and applications

"Water compatibility of lubricating greases"

The search for the right lubricating grease for your business revolves around one critical consideration: what will its application scope be?

Greases are used for the lubrication and protection of mechanical parts as an alternative to or as a substitute for liquid lubricants, but as they are "pseudo-plastic" fluids, it is very important to study their characteristics well to be sure to have a proper water-resistant grease.

Compatible oxygen grease: when and why to use it?

Oxygen is present in the air, in diatomic form, in concentrations that fluctuate at around 20%. We also know that oxygen is one of the fundamental elements of the combustion process and that it can cause explosions or fires.

In many industrial processes, the isolation and control of the concentration of this chemical element requires some fundamental precautions both for the success of the process itself and for the safety of the plants. Let's look at the role of oxygen-compatible lubricating greases.

Rotary shock absorbers: how to increase the coefficient of friction

"More friction on your shock absorbers!"

Rotary shock absorbers are small but very precious components, which allow you to control the deceleration of rotary or linear movements, such as the opening and closing of glove boxes on the front passenger side of your car. To function properly, these shock absorbers need specific lubricants.

Pneumatic valves: operation and role of a good lubricant

"How do pneumatic valves work?"

Pneumatic valves are devices used for the control of actuators and for the regulation of the flow and pressure of compressed air.

Due to the numerous areas of application and the different stresses to which they are subjected, the correct lubrication of pneumatic valves is very important, especially with regard to sliding friction.

Lubricating oils and greases: when to use one or the other

Oils or grease? Here is when to use them ...

Regardless of its complexity and structure, any mechanical system requires constant lubrication to maintain a proper functioning over time.

This lubrication can be ensured by products of different nature and composition, which vary depending on the mechanism itself, the functionality and the application context.

Every type of lubricant, oils and greases, synthetic or natural, has the same common goal:maintain the operation of the mechanism at high levels and extend its duration.

Their contribution to the life and functionality of a mechanical organ is often underestimated but if we told you that choosing the right lubricant for your machinery could increase its efficiency and durability by up to 30%, what would you do?

Characteristics and composition of a grease for low temperatures

Hey cold, you don’t scare me!

You know when you leave your car sitting outside in the cold in winter and, when you have to use it, you need to warm it up first? Well, now imagine the same effect on the various components of your project. Low temperatures modify the physical and mechanical-dynamic characteristics of the materials and can cause premature malfunctions of the mechanical devices housed within.

How to protect an electrical connector? With the right lubricant!

A long life for electrical connectors

Electrical connectors are a very broad and specific category in the sector, so it is essential that the functionality, performance and durability of the component are certified and guaranteed over time.

For this to occur, each electrical connector must be protected by a specific lubricant, designed and built to meet specific needs.

Silicone lubricating grease: when is it really needed?

"The advantages of a silicone lubricant"

The silicone lubricating grease is one of the most used solutions in the design of mechanical devices, thanks to its versatility and to some incomparable characteristics: limiting friction at high temperatures, reducing noise and mechanical wear between plastics and rubber in contact .

Food Grade Lubricants: 5 characteristics of food-grade grease

Lubricating greases and NSF certification

What are the properties of a lubricating grease for the food industry? What about NSF approval and certification? Are you sure what you put in your bearing is properly certified? Is it true that approved greases cannot be coloured? Read this article and let's see if we can resolve your doubts.

Double the life of your production with a fluorinated lubricating grease

Have you ever seen a chain, bearing or gear with large areas of dry lubrication that ends up covered in a pasty residue of a different colour from the piece itself, that is sticky and devoid of any lubricating power? What are the possible causes? Are we sure that the maximum working temperature has not exceeded that declared in the Technical Datasheet of the Teflon® grease used as a lubricant in the application?