Management of industrial lubricants

Industrial lubricants are a technology-intensive product that must be guided by technology and service. In the sales of industrial lubricants, lubrication management is a very important topic. Only by doing a good job in lubricating oil management can we use lubricating oil correctly, exert the technical performance of lubricating oil, ensure the normal operation of equipment, extend the life of equipment, save lubricating oil, save energy, and improve economic and social benefits.

Below we will talk about the lubrication management of industrial lubricants from several aspects.

Transportation and storage of lubricants

 Bulk oil products

1. Containers for holding and storing lubricating oil must be clean:

2. The transportation and storage of transformer oil and turbine oil requires "dedicated tanks and dedicated lines"; other oil products should be equipped with storage and transportation facilities according to the three major categories of internal combustion engine oil, hydraulic oil and gear oil;

3. During transportation and storage, special attention should be paid to preventing the mixing of water and impurities:

4. The storage period of bulk lubricating oil should generally not exceed half a year;

5. The density of lubricating oil is about 0.75~0.95g/cm. It is lighter than water and insoluble in water. The flash point (opening) of lubricating oil is generally higher than 150°C. It is a flammable item and precautions should be taken during storage and transportation. Outflow pollutes the environment and catches fire:

6. Indicate the product name, brand number, grade, quantity, storage date, etc.;

7. In principle, the same oil products produced by different manufacturers cannot be mixed and stored. If mixed storage is not possible, a "mixing test" should be done first to confirm that there are no adverse reactions before operation.

 Barreled oil products

1. Oil loading and unloading trucks are strictly prohibited from rough operations. Oil products must be stacked at an appropriate height and the number of layers should not be too many to avoid the risk of collapse or product crushing:

2. Special attention should be paid to preventing the mixing of water and impurities during transportation and storage:

3. The storage period of barreled lubricants can be longer than that of bulk lubricants, but generally it should not exceed one year:

4. Different oil products should be stacked separately and clearly marked with product name, brand, grade, quantity, storage, etc. to avoid mistakes during delivery. Oil quality detector.

 Management of lubricating oil usage process

(1) Selection of lubricating oil

The selection of lubricating oil is the first step in the use of lubricating oil, and is the key to ensuring reasonable lubrication of equipment and giving full play to the performance of lubricating oil.

1. When selecting lubricating oil, the following three factors should be taken into consideration:

(1) The actual working conditions of mechanical equipment (i.e. working conditions):

(2) Specification or recommendation in the mechanical equipment manufacturer's instructions:

(3) Lubricant manufacturer’s regulations or recommendations.

2. Selection of lubricant performance indicators

(1)Viscosity

Viscosity is an indicator of classification and grading of various lubricants, which is of decisive significance for quality identification and determination. The viscosity of the lubricating oil used in the equipment is determined based on the design or calculation data and the relevant charts.

(2) Pour point

Pour point is an indirect indicator of the low-temperature fluidity of lubricating oil during storage, transportation and use. Experience has proven that the operating temperature of general lubricants must be 5~10°C higher than the pour point.

(3)Flash point                     

Flash point is mainly an indicator of the safety of lubricating oil storage, transportation and use. It is also an indicator of controlling the content and volatility of lubricating oil during production. The principle of lubricating oil flash point index is to leave a safety factor of 1/2 according to safety regulations, that is, compared with the actual operating temperature

1/2 higher. For example, the maximum oil temperature of the internal combustion engine oil sump does not exceed 120°C, so the flash point of the internal combustion engine oil is stipulated to be a minimum of 180°C. Oil quality detector.

(4) Selection of performance indicators

There are many performance indicators, and there are huge differences between different varieties. Reasonable decisions should be made based on the working conditions of the equipment, the manufacturer's requirements, and the oil product description and introduction. Strive to meet the lubrication technical requirements and be economical and reasonable.