Industrial operations are hard on equipment. Heavy loads, extreme temperatures and continuous operation can push conventional lubricants beyond their limits, leading to excessive maintenance and repairs, expensive unplanned downtime, and potential equipment failure.
Superior lubricant stability means better equipment protection and longer service life in demanding industrial applications. Unlike traditional mineral oils, synthetic lubricants are specifically engineered to provide enhanced performance properties, including:
• Stability at extreme temperatures and pressures.
• Lower volatility to prevent evaporative loss.
• Wider operating temperature ranges.
Protection Equals Reliability
Synthetic lubricants resist degradation in severe-service applications better than conventional oils due to their inherent chemical stability, providing superior protection against wear. Synthetic oils also last longer, opening the door for extended service intervals and reduced maintenance costs, which frees up maintenance personnel to perform other important tasks.
Extended Maintenance Intervals
Clean oil is better. When oil breaks down, it leaves behind acids, particulates and sludge that can corrode metals, clog systems and accelerate component wear. Synthetic oils are more resistant to breakdown, which helps maintain system cleanliness so machines can stay in service longer.
Improved Reliability
Reliability is profitability. Synthetic lubricants have been proven to last longer and protect equipment better than mineral oils in the same application. Reliable machines that operate at peak performance help maximize your profitability.
Maximum Service Life
Industrial equipment is a massive financial investment. Synthetic lubricants form a durable lubricating film on equipment components that helps prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduces friction and wear. Less wear helps your equipment last longer.
By resisting breakdown and maintaining a strong, protective film in severe-service operating conditions, synthetic lubricants are better equipped to protect expensive equipment, increase reliability and reduce operations and maintenance costs.
Performance Equals Productivity
Most industrial machines do not operate at their peak capacity. Synthetic lubricants can uncover increased equipment performance that you paid for but may have never experienced. Systems that consistently perform at optimal efficiency will improve your operational productivity and profitability.
Energy Efficiency
Friction is resistance that requires energy to overcome. Improving mechanical efficiency reduces energy consumption. Synthetic oil lubricates better, reducing friction and allowing equipment to operate at peak performance using less power. Less friction also means less heat is generated, which reduces cooling requirements and increases oil life.
Increased Productivity
Consistent performance improves operational efficiency. Synthetic lubricants can maintain stable viscosities across a much wider temperature range than mineral oils. This means better cold flow, faster startup protection and reduced energy usage in freezing temperatures, while maintaining optimal performance and protection at elevated operating temperatures.
Extended Fluid Life
Fewer oil changes equals less downtime. Synthetic lubricants remain stable under intense heat and pressure. Their resistance to oxidation and mechanical shearing reduces the risk of oil failure. Longer service life allows operators to extend drain intervals without compromising protection.
Additional Advantages
Customizable: Synthetic lubricants can be formulated with specific properties tailored to precise equipment and environmental requirements.
Environmental impact: Since synthetic oils provide longer oil drain intervals, they generate less waste oil than mineral oils and reduced volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Conclusion
Switching to synthetic lubricants is a smart investment and strategic solution for industrial operators looking to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance and energy costs.
Custom Solutions
AMSOIL Industrial provides a comprehensive range of synthetic lubricants and proactive maintenance solutions designed to exceed industry standards and equipment manufacturer requirements. Our expert engineers collaborate with you to identify and implement lubricant management solutions that keep your equipment running reliably and maximize your ROI.
Contact an AMSOIL Industrial Application Engineer today to discuss custom solutions tailored to your specific operational needs.
| *Technical properties are general characteristics of the product and not manufacturing specifications. Variations that do not affect product performance should be expected. Product formulations are subject to change without notice. Customers are responsible for determining product suitability for use with their equipment. |