Wednesday 27 August 2014

Importance of Lubrication in Vehicle’s Engine and Industrial Machine




Engine of every machine is deliberated to convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. When engine is attached to a full-fledged machine, it gives the machine power to create the movement which is necessary to perform the expected functions. Engine is a very important part of vehicles and it can rightly be called the soul of every vehicle. The reason behind the importance of vehicle’s engine is that if it will not work properly then the vehicle would be just a structure created with metal and other materials. Therefore it is perilously important to get engine servicing done after regular intervals of time in order to keep its functioning obstruction free. Apart from repair, synthetic diesel engine oils and lubricants are also a major necessity of every vehicle’s engine. Friction which is produced due to continuous movement of metallic components degrades the surface of engine parts. This makes lubrication an essential requirement for maintenance of vehicle’s engine. Lubrication is also essential for preventing corrosion of engine’s metallic components, which is one of the major causes of breakdown.

Lubrication is an essential requisite of industrial facilities also because there are many moving parts in industrial machines that are damaged due to friction and corrosion. Lubricants are also applied over mechanical components of industrial machines which are used for processing and packaging food products. These lubricants are known as food grade grease which is specially formulated for food product manufacturing facilities. Food grade lubricants are made with substances that are not toxic in nature and they won’t affect the appearance or taste of food product if mixed accidentally. Therefore the food products remain safe from mixing of toxic chemicals that are found in typical grease and lubricants.

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