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When lubricating mechanical systems or machine parts, an appropriate lubricant should be used for the best possible result. Midland reveals in this article which lubricant is best recommended for which situation.
At a glance: Advantages and disadvantages of grease
Advantages of grease
- Excellent heat dissipation
- Grease are suitable for high-speed ranges
- Grease regulate the operating temperature
- Reduction of starting friction
Disadvantages of grease
- Lengthy construction
- Grease can be associated with oil loss
- Suboptimal sealing against dirt and water
- Grease result in an increased maintenance effort
At a glance: Advantages and disadvantages of lubricating oils
Advantages of lubricating oils
- Easy sealing of the bearing site
- Lubricating oils are suitable for a wide speed range
- Lubricating oils have a low friction moment
- Low maintenance effort
Disadvantages of lubricating oils
- Lubricating oils generate intense friction and heat
- Lubricating oils do not ensure removal of dirt
- Suboptimal heat dissipation
Grease vs. lubricating oils - a comparison
Grease vs. lubricating oils: Adhesion
Due to their adhesion additives, lubricating fats remain adhered to the lubrication point over a wider speed range - both at low and high RPMs. With lubricating oils, it must be ensured manually in each case that the lubrication point is adequately supplied at low as well as high RPMs. In terms of adhesion, the use of lubricating fats is therefore more favorable.
Grease vs. lubricating oils: Maintenance effort
Compared to lubricating oils, lubricating fats can be used over a longer period of time - in some cases, a lifetime lubrication can even be referred to. The minimal maintenance effort can be related to the slight intake of wear particles.
Grease vs. lubricating oils: Sealing of the bearing site
In case of moisture or intensive dust load, it is worth to opt for lubricating fats as they effectively protect machine parts against contamination and wear. The use of lubricating oil for sealing the bearing site can contribute to unwanted water absorption and is therefore less recommended.
Grease vs. lubricating oils: Heat dissipation
Lubricating greases usually stick to the lubricating point and - in contrast to lubricating oils - do not circulate. This property of lubricating fats leads to suboptimal heat dissipation. Therefore, either lubricating oils or high-temperature lubricating fats should be used at temperatures above 150°C.
Midland: Comprehensive selection of lubricating oils and fats!
Are you looking for high-quality lubricating oil or grease? At Midland you are exactly at the right address! In our online store you will find an extensive range of qualitative lubricants. From engine oils and gear oils to hydraulic oils and additives to lubricating greases, antifreeze & coolants and add-on products, we offer you everything your heart desires!
Discover all Midland greases here.
To the productsStay in Motion Smoothly - Lubricants from Midland
With Midland's lubricants, everything runs smoothly! Whether for passenger cars, trucks & buses, motorcycles & ATVs, marine, construction machines, industry, agriculture & forestry or classic cars - we offer you the full range of quality lubricants for all areas of application. This includes engine oils, transmission oils, hydraulic oils, additives, coolant protection and supplementary products. Since 2017, we have had the most modern fully automated lubricant production plant in Switzerland to constantly provide you with consistent and constantly carefully controlled quality. That's what our company slogan "Swiss Quality Oil" stands for.
Midland: A Brand of the Swiss Traditional Company Oel-Brack AG
The Midland brand was launched by Oel-Brack AG in 2004, which has been producing and importing products of American oil companies under license as a family business since 1880. Under the Midland brand, the Swiss family business trades in heating oil and fuels domestically and produces quality lubricants for domestic and foreign markets in Aargau (Hunzenschwil). In Switzerland alone, Midland lubricants are delivered to over 3000 passenger car and truck garages, motorcycle dealers, workshops, yards, forest offices and industrial companies, while almost half of the total production is exported.
Find the right lubricant with just a few clicks - Midland's Oil Finder
What engine oil should I use for my classic car? What hydraulic oil is best suited for my motorcycle? What should I look for when buying additives? Finding the right lubricants is not easy due to the large selection of different products. But now that's a thing of the past. Midland provides you with a convenient online Oil Finder, with which you can now reach the right lubricant with just a few clicks. Simply select the vehicle or machine and browse through the individually compiled product selection. You will receive product recommendations for each application area, including important interval hints for changing. Try it now!
Buy lubricants at Midland and get good advice
Midland offers quality lubricants and provides expert advice. If you have any questions about their products or would like to purchase motor oil, their specialists are available to assist you via phone +41 62 889 10 30, email info@oelbrack.ch, or their contact form. They are dedicated to providing personalized advice and are happy to answer your questions with their years of experience in the field of lubricants and fats.
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More questions about Grease
Whether truck & buses, motorcycles & ATVs, marine, construction, industry, agriculture and forestry or classic cars - to keep wear to a minimum, most machines require regular maintenance and greasing with lubricating grease. But what exactly is this and how do I choose the best grease? Midland reveals the most important information in this article.
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When lubricating mechanical systems or machine parts, an appropriate lubricant should be used for the best result. Midland reveals in this article which lubricant is best recommended for which purpose.