Lubricating Oil

A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between moving surfaces. It may also have the function of transporting foreign particles. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. Automotive applications dominate, but other industrial, marine, and metal working applications are also big consumers of lubricants. Although air and other gas-based lubricants are known, e.g., in fluid bearings, liquid and solid lubricants dominate the market, especially the former.

Application by fluid types
1. Automotive – Engine oils {Petrol (Gasoline) engine oils and Diesel engine oils}, Automatic transmission fluid, Gearbox fluids, Brake fluids and Hydraulic fluids
2. Tractor (one lubricant for all systems) – Universal Tractor Transmission Oil – UTTO and Super Tractor Oil Universal –STOU – includes engine
3. Other motors – 2-stroke engine oils
4. Industrial – Hydraulic oils, Air Compressor oils, Gas Compressor oils, Gear oils, Bearing and Circulating System oils, Refrigerator Compressor oils and Steam and Gas Turbine oils
5. Aviation – Gas Turbine engine oils and Piston engine oils
6. Marine – Crosshead Cylinder oils, Crosshead Crankcase oils, Trunk Piston engine oils and Stern Tube lubricants