Tag: silicone
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...
Introduction to Silicone
The Silicone oil family is a group of synthetic polymers that combine an inorganic silicon-oxygen backbone with organic side chains, which can include methyl,...
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;...
Variation in lubricant density
The lubricants we offer vary in density. The difference is particularly notable when two extremes are compared such as a Polyalphaolefin (PAO) oil and...
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...
