Industrial Lubricants
Industrial lubricants are applied to moving parts and areas of friction in order to prevent wear. Bearings, dies, chains, cables, spindles, pumps, rails, and gears need to be lubricated in order to make equipment run smoothly and reliably. There are many different types of lubricants, including oils, greases, and other fluids.
Natural oils, petroleum oil, grease, and synthetic oils are all commonly used industrial lubricants. Synthetic lubricants are usually more expensive than their organic counterparts, but they provide added benefits, like cooling faster and resisting fire. Lubricant is necessary in almost every industry that uses machinery, including food service, textile, and automotive. The need for lubrication is not specific to manufacturing; many products that we use everyday require regular lubrication, including cars and computer technology.