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Function of grease


The function of lubricating grease is mainly to lubricate, protect and seal.

Most lubricating grease is used for lubrication and is called antifriction grease. Antifriction grease is mainly used to reduce mechanical friction and prevent mechanical wear. It also plays a role in preventing metal corrosion and sealing and dust-proof. Some greases are mainly used to prevent metal from rusting or corrosion, and are called protective greases. For example, industrial vaseline and a few other greases are specially used for sealing, which are called sealing greases, such as thread grease. Greases are mostly semi-solid substances with unique fluidity.

The working principle of lubricating grease is that the thickener keeps the oil at the position where lubrication is required. When there is a load, the thickener releases the oil to play the role of lubrication.

In normal temperature and static state, it looks like a solid, can maintain its shape without flowing, and can adhere to metal without slipping. At high temperature or under external force beyond a certain limit, it can flow like a liquid. When lubricating grease is sheared by moving parts in machinery, it can flow and lubricate, reducing friction and wear between moving surfaces. When the shearing action stops, it can restore a certain consistency. This special fluidity of lubricating grease determines that it can be lubricated at the position unsuitable for lubricating oil. In addition, because it is a semi-solid substance, its sealing and protection functions are better than lubricating oil.