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Article: Synthetic lubricants.
- Article from:
- Plant Engineering
- Article date:
- December 1, 1994
- Author:
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Gear, bearing, hydraulic, and compressor oils and extreme pressure greases from 60 companies are categorized in this cross-reference product checklist
Synthetic lubricants offer several advantages over mineral-based products across a wide array of applications, including bearings, gearboxes, compressors, vacuum and diaphragm pumps, rotary shaft seals, valves, and hydraulic systems. Synthetics are the logical lubricant choice if:
* Performance demands are beyond petroleum product capabilities
* Equipment failure or excessive downtime is attributed to ineffective lubrication products or practices
* High or low temperatures are encountered ...