Some Aspects of Lubricant Development of Centralised Aerosol Lubricating Systems

MUCH HAS been written over recent years about the technique involved in, and advantages to be gained from, centralised aerosol lubrication systems for bearings, gears and chains, etc., but not as much attention has been paid to the development of lubricating oils ideally suited for such systems. Some lubricant suppliers are of the opinion that the lubricant supplied should be formulated, taking into consideration only that it will adequately lubricate under the prescribed working conditions, and that the method of application should be made to suit it. This is rather an old fashioned approach, since with the advance of technology new innovations must be adopted, and provided that modifications to the lubricant do not adversely affect its lubricating properties, they should be made. To do this requires an appreciation of the dispensing equipment and necessitates liason between equipment manufacturers and lubricant producers to overcome difficulties, to the ultimate benefit of the consumer.