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Moisture – The Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant
With few exceptions, the chemical and physical stability of lubricants are threatened by even the slightest amount of suspended water. Read More
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Moisture… the Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant, and its Effects on Bearing Life
Moisture is generally referred to as a chemical contaminant when suspended in lubricating oils. Its destructive effects in bearings can reach or exceed that of particle contamination, depending on conditions. Read More
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Moisture… the Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant, and its Effects on Bearing Life
Water, once in an oil, is in constant search of a stable existence. _Unlike oil, the water molecule is polar, which greatly limits its ability to dissolve; and many additives have polar extremities which can markedly increase water solubility. Read More
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Moisture… the Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant, and its Effects on Bearing Life
Water, once in an oil, is in constant search of a stable existence. _Unlike oil, the water molecule is polar, which greatly limits its ability to dissolve; and many additives have polar extremities which can markedly increase water solubility. Read More