Thursday, 4 September 2014

Heat Transfer Oil- An Excellent Coolant Contributing To Energy Efficiency


                                                             


Heat management in industrial and residential applications is becoming more essential as the professionals of the industrial sector are striving to improve the efficient use of energy. For many years, heat transfer oil is an integral part of this process; and in fact the oil suppliers have developed multiple ranges of heat transfer oil like organic and water based fluid to meet the operating needs of diverse applications.

“Heat transfer oil is basically a coolant that draws off heat from the engine through circulation or bathing the mechanical part"

Usage
They are quite useful in ensuring long life through outstanding thermal stability and oxidation stability that helps to prevent against sludging. Moreover, outstanding thermal stability assures minimal thermal cracking at high temperatures.

The heattransfer oil delivers value in ample of manners. Like, best to use in secondary or indirect heating systems. Its low odor level and excellent seal compatibility absorb heat quickly and transport it to the material or fluid requiring heat.

Applications
Basically, heat transfer oils are recommended for use in heat transfer system where electricity, gas or fuel oil is used to heat a fluid. They are also used in bulk where high heat transfer rates combine with high flow rates and for the systems where repeated heating and cooling are needed.

Selection criteria of Heat transfer oil
Experts believe that the key element to consider the best heat transfer oil is ascertainment of its temperature range. Until the temperature range is satisfied, other features or the essentials are of no importance.



Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Choose The Right Lubricant: Which One Is Right For You?


                                         



Are you looking for the high quality chain lubricant for your industrial machines and vehicles? But it may seem frustrating or may be confusing to pick the right one as there are ample of ranges from wet to dry and poly grease to cable lube etc., and the list goes on.

Different chain lubricants are designed for different environments as what may protect a chain in one climate may harm it in another.

Let’s delve into different chain lubricant ranges to know the best one for a specific need:

Wet Lubricants
This range is ideal for wet, muddy and snowy conditions when the chances of rust and corrosion are high. Wet lubricants remain stay wet on the chain, instead of drying. The lubricant has medium viscosity and therefore, it is thick enough on the chain. But they are also thin enough to soak into all nooks and crannies to coat all the moving parts.

This range forms a protective layer that prevents moisture from penetrating into chain and forming the rust in between the rivets.

They are not so perfect choice for dry conditions as it turns the greased chain into a belt sander.

Dry Lubricants
Unlike the wet lubricant, dry lubricants consist of wax like substance suspended in an alcohol-based solvent. After 3 or 4 hours of application, the solvent evaporates, leaving chain with light waxy film.

Unlike the wet lubricant, it does not collect the dust and also inhibit the rust as well while riding the bike or cycle.

In addition to these also look out for hot wax bath that maintains the grease and protects the chain with coating of lubricant oil.