MolaKule
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The term "fillers" are often used in Lubrication literature.
To what is this term referring?
To what is this term referring?
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extraneous words to make the literature seem more complex.
Mola,
I think it would be corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. These are nice to have in an oil, but not required. They are normally less expensive than other additives or base oil. Just a WAG.
I think it would be corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. These are nice to have in an oil, but not required. They are normally less expensive than other additives or base oil. Just a WAG.
I can't say that I've ever seen it used in Lubrication literature. Can you provide an example?
Otherwise I will have to agree with Dan...dyes,fragrances, waxes from insufficient refining...
Otherwise I will have to agree with Dan...dyes,fragrances, waxes from insufficient refining...
MolaKule
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Here is a hint:
It is sometimes found in the Literature of or on Greases.
It is sometimes found in the Literature of or on Greases.
the thickener system?
In greases it is the solid additives, such as molybendeum disulfide, graphite flakes and teflon in some cases.
MolaKule
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59 Vetteman gets the Long John Silvers buffet with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. And Cryptokid's response is also correct.
Teflon is usually considered a thickening agent in some greases, but can also be considered a filler. When used in oils, it's only use is that of a sound deadener.
Zinc oxide or copper oxide may be used in greases for pipe fitting applications when threads are cut, and for drill rod applications. Another term for these types of fillers is "anti-sieze" compounds.
[ February 19, 2004, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: MolaKule ]
A lube oil and especially greases may contain fillers, usually an inorganic element such as zinc oxide, copper oxide, molybendeum disulfide, graphite flakes. Some organic fillers are teflon.
Teflon is usually considered a thickening agent in some greases, but can also be considered a filler. When used in oils, it's only use is that of a sound deadener.
Zinc oxide or copper oxide may be used in greases for pipe fitting applications when threads are cut, and for drill rod applications. Another term for these types of fillers is "anti-sieze" compounds.
[ February 19, 2004, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: MolaKule ]
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