
What are additives?
What are Additives?What are the roles of Additives in lubricating oils? Additives are substances formulated for improvement of the anti-friction, chemical and physical properties of base oils (mineral, synthetic, vegetable or animal), which results in enhancing the lubricant performance and extending the equipment life. Combination of different additives and their quantities are determined by the lubricant type (Engine oils, Gear oils, Hydraulic oils, cutting fluids, Way lubricants, compressor oils etc.) and the specific operating conditions (temperature, loads, machine parts materials, environment).Amount of additives may reach 30%. Different types of Additives are , 1-Friction modifiers-Friction modifiers reduce coefficient of friction, resulting … Continue reading What are additives?