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Types of Lubricants - INI

Lubricants are essential substances that protect friction parts of machinery and support efficient operation. Major types of lubricants, including engine oil, gear oil, and grease, are finely classified according to their applications and properties. There are various types classified by base oil such as mineral oil, synthetic oil, and vegetable oil, by physical properties such as liquid and semi-solid, and by specialized oils for specific applications. Proper selection of lubricants significantly affects machinery lifespan and performance, contributing to overall industrial efficiency.

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[item.engine-oil]
code=01
slug=engine-oil
name=Engine Oil
description=Lubricant for internal combustion engines providing lubrication, cooling, cleaning, sealing, and rust prevention.
baseOilTypes=["mineral","semi-synthetic","fully-synthetic"]
category=Automotive Lubricant
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[item.gear-oil]
code=02
slug=gear-oil
name=Gear Oil
description=High-viscosity lubricant for lubricating and protecting gear mechanisms.
baseOilTypes=
category=Automotive and Industrial Lubricant
apiGrades=["GL-1","GL-2","GL-3","GL-4","GL-5","GL-6","MT-1"]
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[item.grease]
code=03
slug=grease
name=Grease
description=Semi-solid lubricant with thickener added.
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category=Semi-solid Lubricant
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thickenerTypes=["lithium","lithium-complex","calcium","calcium-sulfonate","polyurea","aluminum-complex","bentonite","PTFE"]
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[item.hydraulic-oil]
code=04
slug=hydraulic-oil
name=Hydraulic Oil
description=Lubricant for power transmission and lubrication in hydraulic systems.
baseOilTypes=
category=Industrial Lubricant
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isoGrades=["VG 15","VG 22","VG 32","VG 46","VG 68","VG 100"]
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[item.turbine-oil]
code=05
slug=turbine-oil
name=Turbine Oil
description=Lubricant for turbine bearing lubrication and control system hydraulic fluid.
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category=Industrial Lubricant
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applications=["steam-turbine","gas-turbine","hydraulic-turbine","wind-turbine"]
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[item.compressor-oil]
code=06
slug=compressor-oil
name=Compressor Oil
description=Specialized lubricant for compressor lubrication and sealing.
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category=Industrial Lubricant
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compressorTypes=["air","refrigeration","vacuum","gas"]
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[item.machine-oil]
code=07
slug=machine-oil
name=Machine Oil
description=General-purpose lubricant for machinery bearings and rotating friction parts.
baseOilTypes=
category=General-purpose Lubricant
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variants=["spindle-oil","cylinder-oil","bearing-oil"]
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[item.cutting-oil]
code=08
slug=cutting-oil
name=Cutting Oil
description=Machining lubricant for cooling and lubrication during metalworking.
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category=Metalworking Lubricant
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types=["water-soluble","oil-based","synthetic"]