Tag: theory
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...
Understanding the role of antioxidants in lubricants
Antioxidants are additives designed to prolong the life of a lubricant by increasing the oxidative resistance of the base oil. Antioxidants allow lubricants to...
Not Recommended-Silicone grease use on electrical connectors
Silicone oils are dielectric and so is silicone grease, silicone is generally low cost and widely available. However we do not recommend using any...
Lubricant Additive overview
There are a variety lubricant additives that we have the ability to include in our grease formulations. Note that we describe our additives, we...
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;...
