Operating life of a lubricant: To achieve optimum machine productivity, select the correct lubricant to use, monitor and maintain

摘要

THERE ARE SIX FACTORS THAT AFFECT the operating life a lubricant: (1.) oxidation, (2.) thermal degradation, (3.) contamination, (4.) foaming, (5.) air release and (6.) demulsibility. Of these oxidation is the factor that most often limits the lubricant's useful life. However, all of them affect the ability of a lubricant to lubricate.