设备润滑与油液监测试卷.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lubricating greases are thickened mineral or synthetic oils, the thickeners usually being metallic soaps. It’s not simply thick oil, or a solid wax. If you look at a grease under the microscope, the thickener structure looks like a sponge or mesh. The thickener can release minute amounts of oil to lubricate the bearing contacts (oil ‘bleeding), and can even take the oil up again. This is one main advantage of a grease over oil – it acts as a reservoir over a long period of time. ? Additives can also be included to enhance ce