Reliable lubrication and simplified logistics

With complex production processes and many different types of machines, manufacturers need lubrication solutions which ensure continual production and at the same time help keep logistics costs as low as possible.

In the textile industry, the lubrication requirements vary from machine to machine and from production step to production step. The loads, speeds and vibrations to which bearings, chains and gear wheels are exposed can be very high. In many cases, machine manufacturers specify different lubricants to be used for the individual friction points. This results in a huge logistical effort for the production sites around the world and entails the risk of errors in case lubricants are mixed up. With GG Friction Antidote as part of your Routine Maintenance Operations, you can analyze your specific applications in order to streamline the use of oils and greases. In general, the number of different lubricants can thus be reduced while maintaining the quality of lubrication. You can work out a practical and economically attractive solution for yourself. The benefits for you include – longer service intervals, reduced downtime, higher production reliability. Moreover, the risk of contact between the yarn or fabric and the lubricants drops.

Textile machines and their components are subject to high stress. Constantly changing and often high loads, vibrations and varying operating conditions require tough equipment. External factors such as humidity and extreme temperature variations also play a role. Maintenance is an arduous task and is therefore carried out only at long intervals in many cases. Selecting the right lubricant is therefore paramount – for the initial lubrication of a component as well as for relubrication during operation. After all, it is the lubricant that is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of each machine element. The lubricants used are expected to offer reliable performance over a long service life and a wide temperature range as well as good resistance to loads. For the operators, these characteristics mean long relubrication intervals for greases and long lubricant life for oils.

Gears play a vital role in all areas of the textile industry. To make production as efficient as possible, make sure you select the right gear oil for your application. You will find other useful advice below. For selecting the right oil for your gears, parameters such as performance, speeds, environmental influences and special operating conditions need to be taken into consideration.

Based on this information, it is possible to select the oil type, wear protection, viscosity which, enables the gear oil to optimally perform its tasks, which include – absorbing forces, reducing friction, minimizing wear, dissipating heat, absorbing wear and contamination.

Requirements to be met by gear oils

Gear oil properties are determined by the base oil and the additives. The essential requirements for gear oils are described by leading gear manufacturers in international standards and specifications. They include – operating temperature range, viscosity, ageing behaviour, low-temperature behaviour, corrosion protection on steel / nonferrous metal, foam behaviour, elastomer compatibility, compatibility with interior coatings, wear protection – fretting and micropitting.

Elastomer compatibility of gear oils

In the textile industry, compatibility of the gear oils with elastomer is crucial. The materials used for radial shaft seals (RSS) or static seals, e.g. O-ring seals, must not become brittle or softer when exposed to gear oil as their sealing capacity will be affected. The seals would suffer premature wear, leading to leakage. Cleaning and possibly expensive gear repairs will then be necessary. Compatibility with the seals should be considered especially when higher torques lead to higher operating temperatures, or when a gearbox is hanged from mineral to synthetic oil lubrication. The tests used for verifying the static and dynamic compatibility of gear oils with elastomers are based on ISO 1817 and DIN 3761, respectively.

The rolling bearing – One of the most important machine elements in the textile industry

They may be designed as ball or roller bearings, radial or thrust bearings: what they all have in common is the transmission of load and power via rolling elements located between bearing rings. This is a simple and successful principle, at least as long as the contact surfaces remain separated. However, if the surfaces come into contact with one another, there can be trouble ahead: the resulting damage caused may be anything from light, hardly perceptible surface roughening, pronounced sliding and scratching marks, to extensive material transfer that may promote premature bearing failure – with expensive consequences! A vital requirement for low-wear or even wearfree operation of rolling bearings is the sustained separation of the surfaces of rolling elements and raceways, i.e. the friction bodies, by means of a suitable lubricant. Ideally, it should wet all the surfaces in the bearing.

Grease application in rolling bearings

Around 90% of all rolling bearings are lubricated with grease. Grease lubrication presents far fewer sealing problems than oil lubrication and allows much simpler machine designs. With grease-lubricated rolling bearings we differentiate between lifetime lubrication and bearings which require relubrication. In general terms lifetime lubrication does not depend on the bearing but on the requirements of the particular application.

Relubrication – compatibility of greases

The issue is whether the new grease really is compatible with the old one. Compatibility should be checked with great care. If the two greases are incompatible, liquefaction, overheating or bearing damage can be the consequence. The right amount of grease in the bearing. The correct quantity of grease will vary based on the bearing type and bearing rotational speed. It is therefore important to determine the precise grease quantity for the bearings prior to changeover. Purging of a bearing with fresh grease will involve completely filling the bearing with grease. This method may prove unsuitable, for instance, when considering high-speed bearings which require an extremely low percentage of grease fill.

Unearth the benefits of GG Friction Antidote – An investment that pays off and your benefits at a glance:

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Profitability:

Switching over to a high-performance lubricant pays off although purchasing costs may seem higher at first, less maintenance and longer vehicles/machinery parts lifecycle may already mean less strain on your budget in the short to medium term.

Continuous production processes and predictable maintenance intervals reduce production losses to a minimum. Consistently high lubricant quality ensures continuous, maintenance-free long-term lubrication for high plant availability. Continuous supply of fresh GG Friction Antidote treated lubricant to the lubrication points keeps friction low and reduces energy costs.

Safety:

Longer lubrication intervals reduce the frequency of maintenance work and the need for your staff to work in danger zones. Lubrication systems can therefore considerably reduce occupational safety risks in work areas that are difficult to access.

Reliability:

GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants ensure reliable, clean and precise lubrication around the clock. Plant availability is ensured by continuous friction reduction of the application. Lubrication with GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants help to prevent significant rolling bearing failures.

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INSTANT ROI FOR OPTIMIZING YOUR LUBRICATION REGIMEN

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The information in this literature is intended to provide education and knowledge to a reader with technical experience for the possible application of GG Friction Antidote.  It constitutes neither an assurance of your vehicle/machinery optimization nor does it release the user from the obligation of performing preliminary tests with GG Friction Antidote. We recommend contacting our technical consulting staff to discuss your specific application. We can offer you services and solutions for your heavy machinery and equipment.

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