Tag: MAC
Why use an ultrafiltered lubricant in a cleanroom or vacuum environment?
Sometimes it can be smaller than a grain of sand. Manufacturing equipment in Vacuum and cleanroom environments are so sensitive that even microscopic particulates...
Base oil temperature capability information
We have a number of base oils to select from when formulating a grease. Quite often the first way to start the product selection...
In-Vacuum and Cleanroom lubricants introduction
An overview of the in-vacuum and semiconductor clean room production related lubricant applications offered by Newgate Simms/Nye Lubricants.
The synthetic lubricants we offer are chemically...
Lubricant Vapour Pressure test
The Knudsen effusion test method is used to determine the vapour pressure at several temperatures.
Below is an example of how the Knudsen vapour pressure...
Lubricants and possible plastic or rubber compatibility issues
If you are trialling the use of a grease or oil in a prototype device then you will appreciate how crucial lubricants can be;...
What is grease?
What constitutes a grease? There are three main components that make a grease, base oil, thickener (sometimes called gellent) and an additive package. Making...
