Chain Oil

Chain Oil is a liquid oil-like substance used for chain lubrication. It is divided into two categories: industrial grade and food grade according to different base oils, additives and production processes. Industrial-grade chain oil is mainly used for chain lubrication of various industrial machinery and equipment, while food-grade chain oil is specifically used for chain lubrication in the food processing industry to ensure food safety.

Function

Lubrication: Chain oil can reduce the friction between chains and chains, chains and gears, making the chain run more smoothly.

Anti-rust effect: The additives in chain oil can prevent the chain from rusting and extend the service life of the chain.

Waterproof effect: Chain oil can form a protective film to prevent moisture from invading the inside of the chain, causing corrosion and damage.

Anti-friction effect: Chain oil can reduce chain wear and improve transmission efficiency.

Main application areas

Industrial machinery: Chain oil is commonly used in chain systems in industrial machinery, such as conveyors, elevators, mixers, dryers, etc. These machines usually operate under high temperature and high load conditions and require good lubrication and protection.

Automobiles and motorcycles: Chain oil is also widely used in the chain systems of automobiles and motorcycles, such as drive chains, motorcycle chains, etc. It can reduce the wear and friction of the chain and extend the service life of the chain.

Bicycles: Bicycle chains also need to be lubricated regularly to reduce the friction and wear of the chain. Chain oil can provide good lubrication and make riding smoother.

Agricultural machinery: Chain oil is also commonly used in the chain systems of agricultural machinery, such as harvesters, tractors, etc. These machines operate in farmland and need to resist the erosion of dust, soil and moisture. Chain oil can provide good anti-corrosion and anti-emulsification properties.

Food processing industry: Chain oil can also be used in chain systems in the food processing industry, such as food conveyor chains, baking chains, etc. It needs to meet food safety standards and will not pollute food.

In addition, chain oil is also widely used in chain systems of ships and marine equipment, lubrication of chain saws, chain transmission devices, and chain systems in high temperature environments.

Viscosity of chain oil

The viscosity of chain oil is an important indicator to measure its fluidity and lubrication performance. Generally speaking, the higher the viscosity, the stronger the adhesion of the chain oil and the better the lubrication performance. However, too high viscosity may also cause the chain to run poorly, increase energy consumption and wear.

Different types of chain oil have different viscosity ranges. For example, mineral oil chain oil usually has a low viscosity and is suitable for normal working conditions; while synthetic oil chain oil has a higher viscosity and can provide good lubrication performance under high temperature and high load conditions.

Chain oils of different concentrations and their effects

The concentration of chain oil usually refers to the content ratio of its base oil and additives. Chain oils of different concentrations have different performance characteristics and application ranges.

Low-concentration chain oil:

Contains less base oil and additives, and has a lower viscosity.

Suitable for chain lubrication under low speed, low load and low temperature conditions.

Can reduce the friction and wear of the chain, but the lubrication performance is relatively weak.

Medium-concentration chain oil:

Contains an appropriate amount of base oil and additives, and has a moderate viscosity.

Suitable for chain lubrication under medium speed, medium load and normal temperature conditions.

It has good lubrication and anti-rust properties and can extend the service life of the chain.

High-concentration chain oil:

Contains more base oil and additives, and has a higher viscosity.

Suitable for chain lubrication under high-speed, high-load and high-temperature conditions.

It can provide excellent lubrication and anti-wear properties to ensure the normal operation of the chain under high temperature and high-load conditions.

Chain oil is a kind of industrial lubricant with multiple functions such as lubrication, rust prevention, waterproofing and anti-friction. It is widely used in various industrial machinery, automobiles and motorcycles, bicycles, agricultural machinery, and food processing industries. When choosing chain oil, it is necessary to determine the appropriate viscosity, concentration and model according to the specific conditions and requirements of use. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the replacement cycle and lubrication method of the chain oil to ensure the normal operation of the chain and extend its service life.