LUBRICANTS

LUBRICANTS

Lubricants are used in bearings to reduce the friction between contacting surfaces and to carry away the heat generated by friction

The commonly used lubricants are classified as:
1. Liquid (Load oil, mineral oil etc.) 

2.Semi-solid (Grease) 
3.Solid (Graphite ) 

PROPERTIES OF A GOOD LUBRICANTS:

The desired properties of good lubricants are :

      1.They should have sufficient viscosity

      2.They must possess sufficient oiliness

      3.During operations the lubricants must not produce any gases