Making Things Smoother with Industrial Lubricants

Industry-standard lubricants perform the best in maintaining equipment and machinery functionality to its peak. Keeping machinery in good operating condition is vital in every industry that requires them. A malfunction may result in loss of profit or a threat to life, depending on how the machinery is used or operated. Smooth operation in both in its literal and figurative sense is how industrial lubricants help.

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Big Trucks Keep on Running

Any time a truck and trailer are sitting still, money is seeping away. Yearly costs, like insurance, taxes and licensing are steadily climbing, with no end in sight. Without those loads to generate income, the balance sheet can turn red in a hurry. Diesel-powered engines and axles do not operate properly when they are not greased and lubed properly.

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Industrial Lubricants: On Turbine Oil Longevity

Rotating in high speed, machinery turbines are supported by bearings prevented from grinding against each other only by thin layers of oil. Such a mechanism is a common sight in all power plants around the world. In the event that the lubricant runs out, though, significant damage can occur to the turbine’s bearings due to the abrupt change in speed. This type of incident calls for months of outage repairs, impairing production and leading to the loss of millions’ worth of revenue (especially during demand peaks and spikes).

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How to Choose the Right Industrial Lubricant

To increase productivity and reduce downtime, plant managers naturally want their machinery and equipment operating at peak performance. However, many managers fail to see the importance of the proper type of lubrication for their operations. As a plant manager, you need to be aware that one the most effective ways for you to achieve ideal performance levels is by simply having the right lubricant for the right application.

General Purpose or Synthetic?

Industrial lubricant options can be sorted into two general categories, namely: general purpose and synthetic specialty lubricants. Making the choice between the two depends on whether your equipment needs to be lubricated at regular intervals, or if it needs to be lubricated “for life”.

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Reducing Friction: On Industrial Lubricants

Your car has a lot of moving parts. Most of the time this isn't a problem, but the trouble with moving parts is that friction develops when they move against one another. This results in heat buildup and damage to your car’s mechanical components, whether it's in the engine or in other parts of your vehicle. The primary way to avoid friction is the use of industrial lubricants. Here are a few examples of places in your car that might need their help.

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Doing a Deep Draw with little Hassle

If you’ve been working the rounds of the industrial plant circuit for a long time, you may be familiar with the process of deep drawing, which is shaping a precut metal sheet with a specially-made die. The sheet is then reworked into tapered, straight, or curved sides. However, given the sheer force used in hammering the sheet with the die, which requires a hefty amount of sudden movement that may stress the die machine itself, this will entail securing a supply of industrial lubricants to ensure the machine keeps on going. 

There are normally three industrial lubricant types for a deep drawing operation. 

Deep Drawing Oil – The lubricant is applied to the metal sheet to act as buffer between it and the dye. The objective is to preserve the metal’s material composition and save it from potential precursors of rust. 

Oil-Solid – There are deep drawing lubricants that carry a mixture of solid content and oil. They are meant to be used when there’s much machining to be carried out on the drawn sheet metal itself. Applying them can help ease the friction and heat that comes with frequent machining work. 

Emulsions – Emulsions are special lubricants that carry a modest amount of solid content, but smaller oily material against water-based substances. They are sparingly used in deep drawing due to the water content.

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4 Important Maintenance Tips for Heavy Machinery

Heavy machinery are the backbone of many industries, including mining, agriculture, and construction. These necessary and expensive assets must be used to their maximum potential to perform such demanding labor. As such, they must be kept in good working order. Otherwise, costly breakdowns and compromised safety are the likely results. Here are three top tips for the maintenance of large machinery in your workplace:

Conduct frequent inspections

A regular checkup on the overall functionality and condition of your heavy equipment helps keep the standard performance of your equipment. Know what needs to be inspected and when.

Add and test lubricants regularly

Lubricants protect moving parts from friction. A good lubrication schedule prolongs the life of large machinery and parts. Have your lubricants checked by experts to indicate which equipment parts are close to breaking down.

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Shell as the Top Choice for Industrial Lubricants

As one of the world's leading oil and gas companies, Shell takes pride in its vast catalog of high-quality products that have passed rigorous standards through extensive research and development. In particular, the conglomerate’s lubricant catalog has seen widespread use across a broad assortment of industries and lines of business, including aviation, automotive, energy, manufacturing, construction, and many others.

Shell industrial lubricants are designed to ensure the greatest possible efficiency in any type of equipment. These products also extend the operational lifetime of machinery by slowing down the rate of wear and tear among moving parts and surfaces in contact; in turn, this maximizes long-term expenses by reducing the need for frequent maintenance and costly repairs.

Shell’s offerings range from state-of-the-art synthetic products to stock oils and greases for mainstream use. Considering the variety of options available, it can be almost overwhelming for any company or reseller to decide on what choices best suit their specific needs. Fortunately, Shell works with businesses like onsite fuel service and automotive dealer supplies providers to make sure that only the most effective and appropriate lubricants are available to each particular market and location. Such specialist firms can also guarantee a steady stream of products, and even provide emergency supplies as necessary during shortages and times of crisis.

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Synthetic Lubricants for Vehicles? Why Not?

Everyone nowadays relies heavily on cars, since these are important in bringing them to and from their destinations. Everyday use, however, slowly wears down vital moving parts, causing friction and making vehicles less efficient in terms of performance. Hence, frequent application of high-quality lubricants is important in ensuring optimal performance from engines.

Conventional and Synthetic Lubricants

There are two types of lubricants available for vehicles—namely, conventional and synthetic. Conventional lubricants are generally made from crude oil, extracted from the ground, and meticulously refined to remove any impurities. They are then mixed with other chemicals before reaching the market, but sometimes they can still contain insoluble materials such as paraffin, dirt, and silicon. On the other hand, synthetic lubricants are man-made, and are typically derived from natural gas or alcohol, making them free from any undesirable contaminants.

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Engine Lubrication and What’s It For

The engine is the heart and soul of a vehicle. Keeping it properly lubricated will help the engine perform better and last longer. The lubrication system of the engine works to provide a flow to the clean oil at the right temperature. One of the primary tasks of oil is to ensure that the engine will not get dry. The other functions of oil are: 

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The Transformer Oil is Working… or is It?

Transformer oil is one of the many products available at your preferred industrial lubricants providers. Such oil is capable of adding dielectric strength to the transformer, and expedite heat transfer while providing ample insulation. Still, they are also vulnerable to decay over time, and you need testing kits to ensure they’re at peak form. You can identify the faults common to oiled transformers.

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