Today, most industrial operations and the hardworking machinery they employ depend on high-quality lubricants like gear oil.
From steel, paper and textile mills to renewable energy sites featuring wind turbines and almost all types of manufacturing plants, applications exist where specially engineered fluids are critical to protect key equipment on site and maintain desired productivity levels.
Part of the leading additive maker, Lubrizol, CPI Fluid Engineering is a lubricant brand producing cutting-edge gear oils. These specially formulated fluids are expressly designed to extend equipment life due to their impressive properties. They increase the active service life of gear systems by effectively reducing friction and the wear and tear it causes, protecting against corrosive forces and contaminants and improving thermal stability within systems. These advantages add up to enhanced operational efficiency, reduced maintenance needs and prolonged equipment lifespan, providing equipment owners with an excellent return on their investment through years of use.
Here, we take a detailed look at CPI gear oils and the way they can keep machinery running at optimal performance for longer.
Properties of CPI gear oils
CPI Fluid Engineering supplies a comprehensive range of industrial gear oils that are designed to ensure that equipment works optimally in the extreme operating environments of modern industry. From full synthetic with a polyalphaolefin (PAO) base to semi-synthetic gear oils, the lubricant maker’s product portfolio aims to meet a complete range of requirements for both industrial and food processing sectors.
Meticulously formulated to offer total protection, CPI’s industrial gear oils are deployed in a full spectrum of applications that demand high performance and have sought-after characteristics.
The innovative gear oils have lubricity enhancement and advanced resistance to surface fatigue phenomena like micropitting. They also have excellent thermal and oxidation stability and resistance to moisture. These low volatility lubricants also feature antifoam capabilities and offer longer lasting viscosity. They have been proven to provide outstanding protection against yellow metal corrosion and rust.
Superior lubrication
CPI gear oils are specifically designed with advanced lubricity to effectively reduce friction and wear. Formulations are infused with high performance additives. These special inclusions minimise friction occurring between working parts, which reduces undue wear and tear as gears and their critical components move.
This reduced friction also results in lower overall operating temperatures, and this further minimises wear and unwanted damage on equipment, extending its service life. It also extends the lifespan of the gear oil, resulting in less maintenance hours and running costs. Proper lubrication allows the gears to operate smoothly and efficiently even at high speeds and under heavy loads, substantially extending gear life.
High temperature and oxidation resistance
CPI’s gear oils are engineered to offer exceptional oxidation and thermal stability. This lets them retain their advanced lubricating attributes even when working at higher temperatures.
Renowned for their oxidation stability, CPI gear oils are designed to resist degradation caused by oxidation that often leads to reduced lubricant performance and high levels of sludge formation in gear systems. Resistance to oxidation and high temperatures protects gears and promotes effective lubrication and machine health. The thermal and oxidation stability of gear oils from CPI also enables extended drain intervals, decreasing maintenance downtime and associated costs.
Corrosion protection
Metal equipment like gears and their components are often at risk of corrosion. Moisture, air and iron alloys are an ideal breeding ground for rust and other corrosive forces. Rust breaks down the molecular structure of metal, making it weaker and more prone to damage.
Fortunately, CPI gear oils often have excellent water separability, inhibiting water from causing rust and corrosion. Special additives are included in these oils to provide superior protection against corrosion to improve the longevity of equipment components.
Promoting system cleanliness
Unwanted debris in gear systems can cause damage over time. CPI gear oils work to keep equipment clean and operating efficiently. They prevent the build-up of varnish and sludge that can interrupt performance and curtail the service life of components. Cleaner gear systems also mean less maintenance is required, contributing to extended equipment life and less mechanical downtime.
Improved system reliability
Finally, CPI Fluid Engineering’s gear oils promote overall improved system reliability. They produce a protective environment for working gears and their critical components, minimising wear, stopping corrosion and helping maintain optimal performance – resulting in seamless operations and ultimately leading to extended equipment lifespan.
