What Every Lubricant Must Do
Though the ability to minimize
friction is the number one function
of a lubricant , there are other
major functions that must be
considered. Here are some of the
basics without getting to technical.
A lubricant is likely to be also
required to:
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Clean -
A lubricant must maintain
internal cleanliness by suspending
contaminants from adhering to
components.
Cool Moving
Elements - Reducing friction
will reduce the amount of heat that
is generated and lower the operating
temperature of the components. A
lubricant must also absorb heat from
components and transfer it to a
location where it can be safely
dissipated.
Prevent
Contamination - The lubricant
should act as a dynamic seal in
locations such as the piston, piston
ring and cylinder contact areas.
This minimizes contamination by
combustion byproducts (for example)
in the lubricating system.
Lubricants are also relied upon to
support mechanical seals found
elsewhere and to minimize external
contamination and fluid loss.
Dampen Shock -
The lubricant may be required
to cushion the blows of mechanical
shock. A lubricant film can absorb
and dispense energy spikes over a
broader contact area.
Transfer Energy -
A lubricant may be required
to act as an energy transfer median
as in the case of hydraulic
equipment or lifters in an
automotive engine.
Prevent Corrosion
- A lubricant must also have
the ability to prevent or minimize
internal component corrosion. This
can be accomplished either by
chemically neutralizing the
corrosive products or by setting up
a barrier between the components and
the corrosive material.
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