Why Are Lubricants So Important For Machinery?

If you work in the agricultural, automotive, industrial or commercial sectors, chances are you’ll work with a lot of heavy machinery on a daily basis. Health and safety is important in any workplace, but it’s particularly important when working with heavy or dangerous machinery. 

Lubricant oils and greases are one aspect that you might not have thought much about, but they’re an essential part of ensuring that your machines function as safely and efficiently as possible. If you want to know more about lubricants and why they’re so essential for your business, read on to find out more. 

Machine lubricants include a number of different oils and greases, such as engine oil, hydraulic oil, industrial lubricants and gear oil. Lubricants are made from a base oil (either vegetable, synthetic or mineral) and you’ll also need to consider the viscosity and additives of any oil before using it on a machine. 

Machine lubricants keep the separate parts of your machine slippery, which works to reduce friction while the machine is in use. Friction occurs when two moving objects come in contact with one another and this can slow down your machine or cause the parts to wear down and break far more easily. 

Adding lubricant reduces the amount of resistance that occurs when friction happens (it’s impossible to remove friction altogether if the parts are touching). Some lubricants even have specialised additives to help reduce rust. 

Lubricants are essential to help machines run smoothly and to prevent the parts from becoming worn or broken. As mentioned, lubricants reduce the amount of friction between the moving parts and they also absorb shock, reduce noise and minimize corrosion of the parts. Less friction also means less heat is generated; helping to reduce the general wear and tear of parts. 

If you’re in need of lubricant oils and greases, get in touch with the experts at Northern Oil. We stock a wide range of engine oils, hydraulic oils, gear oils and more, all at competitive prices. Our lubricants are suitable for the agricultural, industrial, commercial and automotive sectors, so give us a call today or visit our website to find out more.