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WHAT IS GREASE
CHARACTERISTICS OF GREASE
ADVANTAGES OF GREASE
PROCESS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
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What is grease ?
Grease
Additive
Buyer
Buyer
Antioxidant
Antiwear
Antirust
Anticorrosion
Extreme pressure
VI Improver
Tackifier
Pour Point Depressant
Solid Boundary
Lubricants
Dye
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Thickener
Seller
Seller
Soap
Lithium, Sodium,
Barium, Calcium,
Aluminum
Non-Soap (inorganic)
Clay, Graphite, Silica
Carbon Black
Non-Soap (organic)
Polyurea, PTFE, Wax
Fluid Lubricant
Seller
Seller
Petroleum Oils
Polyalpha Olefins
(PAO)
Polybutenes
Esters
Polyglycols
Polyethers
Silicones
PFPE
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Characteristics of grease
Pumpability
Water resistance
Consistency
Dropping point
Oxidation stability
High temperature effects
Low temperature effects
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Calcium Base
Sodium Base
Lithium Base
Aluminium Base
Titanium Base
Clay Base
Polyurea Base
Non-soap Base
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Advantages of grease
It is used to reduce friction between surfaces.
It prevents oils which would leak away or cause
damage by dripping.
It is assured of increased life period of
machineries.
To lubricate efficiently.
It Stay at application site due to its semi-solid
nature.
Acts as a sealant to avoid ingress of dirt, dust,
foreign matters and prevent corrosion.
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Process
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Consumption of grease
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References
Richard L. Nailen, Engineering Editor (April 2002).
"Grease: What it is; How it Works". Electrical Apparatus.
Use of ozone depleting substances in laboratories. TemaNord 2003:516.
http://www.norden.org/pub/ebook/2003-516.pdf.
Thorsten Bartels et al. "Lubricants and Lubrication" in Ullmann's
Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2005, Weinheim. doi:
10.1002/14356007.a15_423.
Rand, Salvatore J., ed. (2003). Significance of tests for petroleum products.
ASTM manual series, volume 1 (7th ed.). ASTM International. p. 166.
ISBN 978-0-8031-2097-6.
Totten, George E.; Westbrook, Steven R.; Shah, Rajesh J., eds. (2003).
Fuels and lubricants handbook: technology, properties, performance, and te
sting (volume 1)
. ASTM manual series, volume 37 (7th ed.). ASTM International.
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p. 560. ISBN 978-0-8031-2096-9.
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