If we want the lubricant to
increase the life of our machines we just have to think in three words: Clean,
Dry and Cold.
Because if we keep the oil-free of particles,
reduce the humidity and avoid the oil increase the temperature we will get a spectacular
increase in the life of our machines.
Clean.
The presence
of dirty and particles in lubricants, either from metals or contaminants, is
the main cause of wear in the machine components.
To improve
clean is a warranty of machines longevity because it increases immediately the
service life up to 1000%.
In order to
get it a good filtration system, including breathers, and ensures the storage
conditions are required.
Dry.
The presence
of humidity is the second cause to reduce the machine's service life. Water in oil increases the lubricant
oxidation, produces rust in the components and increases wear. Water
in oil reduces service life by up to 95 %.
In order to avoid
it good storage conditions, desiccant breathers, and water removal filters are
required.
Cold.
Temperature
is the third cause of deterioration because it accelerates the oxidation, degrades
its characteristics and affects the oil viscosity. So to increase the oil
temperature 10º C reduces the oil life by up to 50 %.
Therefore to
control the oil temperature increases service life, reduces deposit formation
and wear.
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