Above 100°C, the oxidation speed of a lubricant doubles with each additional 10°C, therefore the lubricant used must have adequate properties.
Generally speaking, the following phenomena often occur in these applications:
Consequently, the protective lubricating film breaks down, resulting in higher friction between surfaces, and quicker equipment wear.
In many high-temperature applications, synthetic-based lubricants offer a satisfactory solution to these challenges. In particular:
Concerned sectors include the following types of industry : food (industrial bakeries and pastry manufacturers), steel, aluminium (casting, extrusion), glass, textile (drying stenters), automotive (paint shops), and more.