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    Lubricants

    A lubricant is a substance that when applied in a thin layer to an item of machinery, reduces friction, heat, and wear between the solid surfaces are in contact with each other. By having the appropriate lubricant, the friction and wear of the materials can be controlled therefore providing reliable operation within the workplace and less money spent on maintenance. Lubricants can come in various forms such as liquid (oil, water), solid, gaseous (air) or semisolid (grease). Also, some lubricants contain additives to improve their performance. There are benefits of using grease over oil in some situations. Grease seals out contaminants and has a better stop-start performance as it doesn't drain away like oil. However, grease is thicker than oil and therefore limits bearing speed, reduces the cooling of components and is difficult to determine the right amount of grease that needs adding. You can find out more in our comprehensive lubricants guide.

    Lubricants package types

    Aerosol

    Silicone spray bottle

    Can

    Cartridge Tin

    Tub

    Tube

    Pastes

    What can lubricants do?

    Lubricants protect the components from seizure by the layers of the coating on the surfaces providing:

    Reliable operation, keeping maintenance costs down

    Increase equipment life expectancy

    Reduced friction in engine control friction in transmissions

    Minimises wear reducing wear by the protective layer on the surfaces

    Heat transfer agent inhibits corrosion and oxidation, protecting the surfaces from the attack of chemically active substances, such as oxygen, by creating a corrosion resistant layer

    Removes debris and other contaminants

    Reduces effect of high temperature extremes on viscosity (measure of an oil's resistance to flow)

    Reduces noise

    Oil Lubricants

    Oil lubricants are also classified into mineral (crude oil) vegetable and synthetic oils (man-made). In Industrial applications mineral and synthetic are mostly used.

    Food Safe Lubricants

    Ideal for use on chains, bearings, slides, and similar mechanisms operating in food, pharmaceutical and other clean environments. They offer great water wash off resistance and corrosion protection necessary for lubricants used in food, pharmaceutical and other clean environments.

    Applications

    Lubricants are typically found in applications such as moisture seal for aircraft, automotive, and marine ignition systems. Lubricating bearings, chains, and various mechanical equipment associated with mechanical engineering, machinery, and food processing.

    206 Products showing for Lubricants

    RS PRO
    Food Processing Safe
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    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
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    Industrial
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    RS PRO
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    Graphite
    Graphite
    Bottle
    50 g
    Multi-purpose
    Cylindrical Parts, Hinge, Latch, Locks
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    RS PRO
    Food Processing Safe
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    Silicone
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Lubricant
    Food Industry
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    RS PRO
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    Silicone
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Mechanical Equipment
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    RS PRO
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    Penetrating
    Multi Purpose
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    All Industries
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    RS PRO
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    Chain Gear
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
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    Chains, Contacts, Electrical Equipment, Gears, Metal
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    RS PRO
    Food Processing Safe
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    Multi Purpose
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Adhesive Lubricant
    Industrial
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    WD-40
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    WD‑40 SPECIALIST
    Fast Release Penetrant
    Multi Purpose
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Release Agent
    Ball Bearings, Bearings, Brushes, Slides
    -
    WD-40
    -
    WD-40 MULTI-USE
    Smart Straw
    Multi Purpose
    Aerosol
    450 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Multi-purpose
    -
    WD-40
    -
    WD‑40 SPECIALIST
    Dry PTFE
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Blade, Cables, Chains, Conveyors, Door & Window Tracks, Drill Bit, Hinge, Locks & Catches, Metal Extrusions, Power Tools & Equipment, Roller, Thermoplastics
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    GT85
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    GT85
    Multi Purpose
    Spray
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    All Industries
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    WD-40
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    WD-40 MULTI-USE
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    Petroleum
    Aerosol
    100 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Corrosion Protection, Rust Protection
    -
    WD-40
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    WD‑40 SPECIALIST
    High Performance PTFE
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
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    Axles, Bushings, Conveyors, Hydraulics, Pulleys, Wire Rope
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    WD-40
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    3-In-One
    High Performance
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    -
    Corrosion Protection, Rust Protection
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    WD-40
    -
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    WD-40
    Multi Purpose
    Can
    5 L
    Multi-purpose
    Metal
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    Ambersil
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    40+ Protective Lubricant
    Oil
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Lubricant
    Electrical Equipment, Mechanical Equipment
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    WD-40
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    WD‑40 SPECIALIST
    High Performance Silicone
    Silicone
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Ball Bearings, Bearings, Brushes, Slides
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    Ambersil
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    Dry Film Anti-Stick
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Dry Film Anti-Stick Spray
    Paper Industry, Plastics Manufacturing Industry, Textile Industry
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    Ambersil
    Food Processing Safe
    Dry PTFE Lube FG
    Perma-Lock FG
    PTFE
    Aerosol
    400 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Chute, Pin, Slides
    -
    WD-40
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    WD-40 MULTI-USE
    WD-40
    Multi Purpose
    Aerosol
    600 ml
    Multi-purpose
    Corrosion Protection, Rust Protection
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