Choose the right lubricating oil for different vehicles and machines
Choosing the right type of lubricating oil for your machines and vehicles is of utmost importance to reduce wear and risk of corrosion, as well as to promote a long lifetime for your machines. How you choose the right lubricating oil depends on the characteristics you need to promote in your machine or vehicle application. You should establish a requirement specification for your desired lubricating oil, and based on that select a lubricating oil with the right tolerance to high/low temperatures, the right viscosity, etc.
Lubricating oils for engines, forestry machinery or other vehicles
For example, lubricating oils for engines need to be able to dissipate heat and keep clean, in addition to minimising friction. Lubricating oils for vehicles and other machinery also reduce both emissions and fuel consumption. For example, a good lubricating oil for forestry machinery is a high-quality (vegetable or mineral-based) saw chain oil with good adhesion, which performs equally well even at very low temperatures.
Be careful about mixing different lubricating oils
Whatever type of lubricating oil you use, it is always important not to mix different types of oils, (for example a synthetic oil with an environmentally friendly lubricating oil) unless this is explicitly stated. The different additives in the oils give them different properties which, if mixed, can risk damaging the machine.
Examples from our range of oils
An easy and safe way to choose the right lubricating oil for the right vehicle, machine or application is to contact us and we will help you with your needs. We offer a wide range of lubricating oils for different types of vehicles and machines, for example:
- OKS 3521 HIGH TEMPERATURE OIL, LIGHT COLOURED, SYNTHETIC
A fully synthetic lubricating oil for the lubrication of chains, links, etc. Provides very effective protection against wear and moisture. - OKS 3600 ANTI-RUST OIL, FOOD GRADE
NSF registered lubricating oil with very good adhesion and good creep properties. Ideal for iron and other metals. - OX 700 SYNTHETIC OIL
Synthetic lubricating oil for cleaning and care of delicate mechanics and fine tools.
In other words, the type of lubricating oil that works best for you, and how to choose the right one, depends entirely on what it is you need to lubricate, and what the main functions of the lubricating oil are. Welcome to contact us on Tribotec and we will help you further!
