Oils & Fluids

There are many different types of both mineral oils and synthetics as well as an even larger range of potential applications.
In the majority of applications synthetic oils will out perform the mineral oils, however the cost of the Synthetics will also be higher. In some cases, the cost of the Synthetic oil can be several hundred times the cost of a basic mineral oil...however in some applications the synthetic is the only choice for ultimate performance and reliability.

In order to understand what we are talking about we should quickly outline the different types of oil available…
 

• Vegetable oils (or animal oils)
   
• Mineral oils (Natural Hydrocarbon)
   
• Synthetic Hydrocarbon
   
• Synthetic Non Hydrocarbon

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These can be further subdivided and taking each in turn we can compare their merits as lubricating oils.Vegetable Oils are cheap and  biodegradable however they are naturally variable in quality, there is a limited range and they are unsuitable for extreme temperatures. They are also chemically unstable.

Mineral oils (Hydrocarbon) are derived from Crude oil. They are relatively cheap, have moderate chemical stability, they are available in many different grades however they are also unsuitable for extreme temperatures. They are also less biodegradable.

Synthetic Hydrocarbons

Polyalphaolefins , PAOs—synthetically produced Mineral oil without the impurities, higher temperature resistance, less lacquer and can use the same additives as Mineral oil.

Poly alkeylene Glycols, PAGs—Can be oil & water soluble or neither, they have a  very low lacquer, higher temperature resistance however additives are generally less effective

Esters, Diesters, Triesters & Polyol Esters
Higher temperature resistance than PAGs or PAOs however they also more expensive. Polyol Esters are more expensive than Triesters which are more expensive than Diesters. Temperature capability rises with price. Polyol Esters are also biodegradable.

Synthetic, Non Hydrocarbon oils—these are generally Silicones, Fluorosilicones and Fluorinated oils or PFPEs.

Silicones have a wide operating temperature range and are generally compatible with most non silicone based materials. They are expensive.

Fluorosilicones have an even wider temperature range and are even more expensive.

Fluorocarbons (PFPEs) - far and away the ultimate performance oil with respect to chemical & thermal stability with the widest operating temperature range, they are compatible with almost all materials and resistant to all factors that degrade most oils. They are the most expensive however the performance is unequalled in most applications.

In order to choose the most suitable oil for an application we must consider many factors including the operating temperature range, speed of movement, loads and dynamics of the application and the environment around the application, eg. are there any chemicals, solvents acids etc.
Health and safety and environmental factors should also be considered, sometimes lubrication intervals can be increased dramatically by using a synthetic oil… therefore proving very cost effective in use.

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• Chain Oils
  
  Camin  - A range of mineral oils for chain lubrication. They also have superior anti-wear capabilities & the Camin WR also has excellent resistance to damp environments including marine. Also has anti-corrosion additives. Available in various viscosities from 68 to 4200 cSt.
  
  Ramca - Synthetic ester oil range from 100 cSt to 4200 cSt, with low residue level for the lubrication of chains running up to 280°C. Ramca is also popular for its high temperature resistance, excellent anti-wear properties and detergent effect (keeps chains clean).

 

• Gear Box Oils
  
  
  Gear - Range of EP mineral oils for industrial gears, plain bearings, reducers and transmissions with excellent resistance to temperatures.
  
  Extra Gear - Monograde oils for gearboxes and manual transmissions, largely in the automotive industry.
  
  Super Extra Gear -   Our gearbox range with high levels of additives, designed for hypoid transmissions.  
  
  Gearsint - Synthetic hydrocarbon based oil for severe load, wide operating temperature and low friction coefficient. Deisgned for gearboxes and bearings.
  
  Sincart - High efficiency, long-life synthetic oil. It has a wide operating temperatures, outstanding lubrication capacity and good resistance to extreme temperatures.
  
   
• Hydraulic Oils
  
  
    Hidraulic B - A wide range of quality oils for control systems and power transmissions. They contain anti-foaming, antioxidant additives and rust inhibitors. Due to their good lubricating capabilities the higher viscosity oils can be used as excellent greasing and circulating oils.
  
  Fluid Drive HM - Highly refined hydraulic fluids for stringent working conditions. They contain anti-wear, anti corrosive, antioxidant and anti foaming additives.
  
  Devol HV - Highly refined hydraulic fluids for stringent working conditions for extreme pressure and rapid temperature variations. They contain anti-wear, anti corrosive, antioxidant, anti foaming additives and viscosity index improvers.
  
  Hidro HV - Hydraulic fluid for stringent working conditions, extreme pressure and large temperature variations. They contain anti-wear, anti corrosive, antioxidant, anti foaming additives and viscosity index improvers. Intended for lifts and lifts trucks.
  
  
  
  
  
   
• Compressor Oils
   
• Food Grade Oils
   
• Slide-way Oils
   
• General Purpose

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