{"id":4202,"date":"2018-01-29T13:59:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T13:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=4202"},"modified":"2018-01-29T13:59:37","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T13:59:37","slug":"dont-get-burned-prioritise-lubrication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/dont-get-burned-prioritise-lubrication\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t get burned \u2013 prioritise lubrication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mark Burnett explains what engineers should be considering when choosing the lubrication for their machinery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At one point or another we\u2019ve all been watching TV and seen a \u2018survivalist\u2019 who had caterpillars for breakfast frantically rubbing two twigs together to start a fire.<\/p>\n<p>Which, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll all agree, is a handy thing to know how to do if you ever find yourself shipwrecked on a desert island. However, in your industrial motors, a build-up of heat-generating friction is not your friend.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe expected lifespan of any motor can be significantly reduced from wear and tear caused by a lack of suitable lubrication. There are a number of unavoidable issues, such as the heat generated by friction, that can damage the gears and bearings in your motor and cause costly downtime and repairs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The starting line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At NCH Europe we know that 70% of mechanical wear occurs on start up. Dry starts are responsible for wear such as cold-wear fusion, pitting and metal-particle contamination that causes foaming, oxidation and build up of acidic compounds and sludge.<\/p>\n<p>Particulate build up will add to the problems friction causes, and everything will combine to slow down your motor, reduce the efficiency of your production line, affect accuracy and will eventually result in an expensive breakdown.<\/p>\n<p>Not that this fact is anything new. According to a survey by machinelubrication.com, 81% of lubrication professionals have seen the effects of lubricant starvation in the machines at their plant.<\/p>\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t mean that any old lubricant will do. It\u2019s important to find an oil or grease, or a combination of the two, that can actually negate the specific problems that will arise in your plant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t feel the burn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gears and bearings operating in areas with high ambient temperatures, such as a steel mill, need a lubricant that isn\u2019t going to wilt at the first sign things are heating up.<\/p>\n<p>Heat can accelerate oil decomposition, collapse oil films and accelerate abrasion and scuffing conditions, shorten the life of seals, cause separation of greases, and encourage the growth of microbial contamination.<\/p>\n<p>If you know that your machinery is going to be getting hot under the collar, you can save yourself a lot of heartache by using oils and greases that contain appropriate additives that ensure they can perform under these conditions.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, NCH\u2019s K Nate grease has a melting point of over 290\u02daand our Top Blend oil has oxidation inhibitors and depressants in the mix that reduce heat stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid washout<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether as a result of humidity or contact with moisture used in your process, exposure to water can be a death knell for your lubricant of choice.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest problems is emulsification of the oil or grease, which can greatly reduce the efficiency of the lubricant.<\/p>\n<p>Water battling with lubricating oil can also lead to oxidation increasing tenfold, resulting in premature aging of the oil, particularly in the presence of catalytic metals such as copper, lead and tin.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, certain types of synthetic oils react with water, which causes destruction of the base stock and the formation of acids.<\/p>\n<p>Standard lithium grease products record around 10% in water washout tests and are prone to emulsify. To address this problem, we developed K Nate grease with a calcium sulfonate base, so it\u2019s naturally water resistant, scoring 0.5%t in the washout test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay put<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another common problem plant managers or engineers often face when it comes to lubrication is caused by the oil or grease itself. Being under pressure from moving parts often results in lubrication being squeezed out and moved away from where it is needed.<\/p>\n<p>If this isn\u2019t monitored, and the lubrication isn\u2019t replaced, it can wreak havoc with bearings and gears. However, peace of mind isn\u2019t impossible. When choosing a lubricant, be sure to look for something that contains tackifiers and additives that will ensure it stays in place \u2013 and don\u2019t be afraid to ask for a demonstration to prove it works!<\/p>\n<p>For instance, NCH\u2019s K Nate grease contains adhesive polymers allowing it to stick to metal surfaces, and cohesive polymers that allow it to stick to itself. Our Top Blend oil contains similar additives, meaning it spreads across moving metal surfaces for full and even lubrication, and any one of our reps can easily demonstrate these properties at the drop of a hat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last longer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that lubrication is about more than just gear oil, it\u2019s about taking care of your machinery so that it performs at its best for longer.<\/p>\n<p>By taking a little time to investigate whether the lubricants you\u2019re using include additives that will make certain it performs under any conditions, you can save time, money and headaches down the line.<\/p>\n<p>Using an oil such as NCH\u2019s Top Blend, which includes adhesive polymers, anti-foam and anti-friction additives, emulsifiers, shock lead reducers and leak inhibitors, will significantly increase the life span of your machines with less work for you.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, we\u2019ve done the research and have shown that the additives we\u2019ve used in Top Blend makes it last four times longer than competitors and carries on working for up to 8,000 hours.<\/p>\n<p>So if your lubricant can\u2019t stand the heat, get it out of the kitchen and employ something that can make sure you don\u2019t get burned.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Burnett is VP of the lubricants and fuel additives innovation platform at <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncheurope.com\/en\/nch-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCH Europe<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark Burnett explains what engineers should be considering when choosing the lubrication for their machinery At one point or another we\u2019ve all been watching TV and seen a \u2018survivalist\u2019 who had caterpillars for breakfast frantically rubbing two twigs together to start a fire. 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