Lubricants

Within many industries today you may find yourself in need of either liquid, solid, greases or adhesive; all of which come under the category of lubricants. Well luckily for you here at Howcroft Industrial Supplies we acknowledge the need for different forms of lubricants, which are needed to do several jobs. So whatever lubricant you are looking for, look no further than Howcroft.

There are numerous uses and functions for lubricants, the key ones being as follows:

Keep moving parts apart - this is due to the reason that the lubricant reduces friction and surface fatigue together with reduced head generation, operating noise and vibrations  

Reduce friction - the lubricant has the benefit of reducing heat generation and  a reduced formation of wear particles as well as improved efficiency

Transfer heat - both gas and liquid lubricants can transfer heat but liquid are more effective

Carry away contaminants & debris - lubricant circulation systems have the benefit of carrying away internally generated debris and external contaminations then get introduced into the system to a filter where they can then be easily removed  

Transmit power - hydraulic fluids comprise a large portion of all lubricants produced in the world

Protect against wear - the way in which lubricants ensure this is they prevent wear by keeping the moving parts away from each other

Prevent corrosion - the lubricant forms chemical bonds surfaces in order to prevent corrosion and rust

Seal for gasses - the lubricants will occupy the clearance between moving parts through the capillary force and in effect sealing the clearance

Lubricants are used in many industries such as commercial road transport, construction and agriculture as well as metal fabrication. Some of the main types of lubricants that are used in industry are motor oils, engine oils, marine oils, turbine oils, metalworking fluids and grinding fluids. Within these examples of lubricants you will often find additives that are placed with the lubricant to perform a specific purpose. These additives are generally antioxidants and are used for anti-wear, rust inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, anti-foaming agents, viscosity index improvers, friction modifiers, metal deactivators, detergents and stickiness improvers, etc.

Whatever industry lubricant you are looking for give Howcroft a go. Even if we don't have the lubricant you are looking for chances are we can easily order it in for you, so what are you waiting for? If you want the best products and the best service then you need Howcroft Industrial Supplies Limited.