The Difference Between Flame Retardant Hydraulic Oil and Standard Hydraulic Oil

Flame-retardant hydraulic oil is a base oil made from organic esters, featuring automatic flame extinction capabilities and strong biodegradability. It not only boasts excellent antioxidant, anti-wear, anti-rust, and anti-foaming properties but also reduces the risk of fire and explosion when the oil comes into contact with flames or hot surfaces.

Common hydraulic oil is the hydraulic medium used in hydraulic systems that utilize liquid pressure, playing roles such as energy transfer, anti-wear, system lubrication, corrosion and rust prevention, and cooling. For hydraulic oil, it must first meet the requirements of liquid viscosity for both working and starting temperatures of the hydraulic device. Since the viscosity of lubricating oil varies directly with hydraulic action, transmission efficiency, and precision, it also requires that the oil's viscosity-temperature properties and shear stability meet the various demands of different applications. Any hydraulic oil is composed of two main parts: base oil and additives. The performance of hydraulic oil primarily depends on the properties of the base oil and additives, with the base oil playing a leading role, as is the case with fire-resistant hydraulic oil. Due to the different base components and additives used in various hydraulic oils, their performance necessarily differs. Therefore, the fundamental difference between common hydraulic oil and fire-resistant hydraulic oil lies in the different composition of their base oil and additives. The term "fire-resistant hydraulic oil" refers to its fire-resistant property, which is one of the important characteristics and a distinguishing feature of this type of oil product.

Wear-Resistant Hydraulic Oil Precautions:

1. Store indoors; if outdoors, lay the drums horizontally to prevent water immersion and ensure the labels are not obscured.

2. This product must not be mixed with water or contaminants, otherwise it will cause the oil to emulsify, deteriorate, and become ineffective.

3. Do not mix with other oils to prevent degradation in performance.

4. Select an oil with the appropriate viscosity according to the equipment's oil specifications.

5. Maintain the cleanliness of the hydraulic system, promptly removing sludge and metal shavings from the oil tank.

6. Change the oil according to the oil change reference indicators. When changing the oil, clean all the components of the equipment to prevent impurities from mixing into the oil, which may affect the performance.

7. During storage and use, containers and fueling tools must be clean to prevent contamination of the oil products.

8. This oil is primarily suited for hydraulic pumps for steel friction pairs. When used with hydraulic pumps for friction pairs of other materials, it is mandatory to have the oil pump manufacturer or the fuel supply unit.

Headquartered in Germany, the Bag Lubrication Technology Group Holding Co., Ltd., with a domestic manufacturing base in Jiangxi Bag Lubrication Technology Co., Ltd., located at No. 169 South Ring City Road, Fengxin Economic Development Zone, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province; subsidiaries include Chongqing Bag Technology Co., Ltd. and Jiangxi Gesar New Material Co., Ltd.

The company initially established a laboratory in Shanghai, providing technical support to numerous lubricant suppliers. It has since evolved from a single R&D model to a multi-functional business model of technology + production + sales, with the laboratory as a robust backbone. Gradually expanding its business scope, the company founded Chongqing Bagu Technology Co., Ltd. in 2013, Jiangxi Bagu Lubricant Technology Co., Ltd. production base in 2016, and Jiangxi Gesar New Material Co., Ltd. in 2020.

Jiangxi Bagu Lubrication Technology Co., Ltd. is equipped with an independent R&D team: including 1 postdoctoral, 2 doctors, and 5 masters. We use additives and base oils from international brands like American Chevron and South Korea's GS, and independently develop specialized lubricating oils for Bagu's brand that meet various market demands. Since its establishment, the company has focused on lubrication solutions, on-site lubrication management, and whole-factory lubrication contracting projects in the industrial manufacturing sector, rapidly growing as a business. Additionally, the company has a dedicated after-sales service team that always adheres to the market service philosophy of "caring for customers' concerns before our own and for their joys before our own." With our technology and knowledge, we provide customers with solutions to their problems, truly ensuring end-to-end service and safeguarding our customers.

Factors to consider when selecting lubricating grease include:

Firstly, it's essential to clearly define the purpose of using grease, based on its primary function, and to choose the appropriate grease accordingly. Grease can generally be divided into three main categories: friction reduction, protection, and sealing. The selection of grease depends on the primary role it needs to play in the specific application area.

2. The operating temperature of the lubricated areas is a crucial factor in selecting lubricating grease. The temperature levels and variations of the mechanical friction areas, as well as the operating temperature of the lubricated areas, have a decisive impact on the lubricating effect and service life of the grease.

3. Consider the load on the lubrication area for grease lubrication

4. Similar viscosity changes with shear rate. Therefore, the speed of the lubricating parts should be considered, as grease belongs to a rheological system. The physical state and lubricating effect of grease are particularly sensitive to the operating speed of the lubricated components, which differs from that of lubricating oil.

5. Therefore, consider the environment and the medium the lubrication area is exposed to. The environment and medium the lubrication area comes into contact with greatly affect the performance of the lubricating grease. Careful consideration should be given when selecting a lubricant.

6. Consider the lubricant filling method. The lubricant filling methods include manual filling and pump centralized filling. Applying, filling, grease gun filling, and grease cup filling all fall under manual filling.

7. When selecting lubricants, consider the overall benefits. There are various types of lubricants that meet the mechanical usage requirements. Don't just focus on the price; also look at factors like extended lubrication cycles and reduced maintenance costs. Only lubricants with outstanding overall benefits are appropriate.

Long-term Rust Prevention Oil Product Usage:

Long-term rust preventive oil is mainly used for the long-term rust prevention of black metal products such as carbon steel, silicon steel, cast iron, alloy steel, brass, poor-quality stainless steel, and galvanized plates.

2. Long-term rust preventive oil is especially suitable for storage and rust prevention during ocean transportation and in salt fog environments.

3. Long-term rust preventive oil is suitable for the long-term rust prevention of equipment, precision parts, electroplated parts, hardware, molds, mechanical components, and various metal products.

4. For applications requiring salt spray resistance.

Performance Features

Superior lubrication and cooling properties, reducing tool chip adhesion, improving part accuracy, and minimizing tool wear.

Excellent rust and corrosion resistance, low alkalinity, non-irritating to skin and eyes

High concentrate content, low usage ratio, excellent antimicrobial properties, and long working fluid lifespan.

Good penetration and cleaning properties during processing, without affecting machine tool paint.

Application Scope

Suitable for heavy-duty turning, milling, grinding, drilling, and threading on metals, capable of handling complex situations involving multi-tool machining centers and mixed metal processing. It serves as a lubricant, coolant, and corrosion inhibitor.

Recommended concentration: 3% to 10%

But the variety is vastly different. Can two mineral hydraulic oils with the same viscosity be freely interchangeable in a high-pressure system requiring anti-wear hydraulic oil? No. Although they have the same viscosity, it is absolutely not permissible to substitute L-HH or L-HL oils, as this would lead to premature failure of the equipment's oil pump and operational malfunctions. Similarly, L-HV and L-HS oils required for hydraulic systems in cold regions cannot be replaced with oils of the same viscosity grade, L-HM, otherwise difficulties in cold starts and other issues may arise.

Section II: Gear Oil Issues and Solutions

What are the main forms of gear failure? The main forms of gear failure include broken teeth, wear, pitting, and bonding.

What factors lead to the degradation of industrial gear oil over storage? Internal reasons include the limited stability of the base oil. Over time, the oil degrades as various additives added to improve the overall performance of the oil are gradually consumed. Generally, this degradation is slow, often requiring 2 years or more.

Mechanical impurities and sludge. ②Vcosity change: The phenomenon of industrial gear oil degradation with viscosity index improvers, ①Appearance changes: Color deepens and becomes cloudy. Emulsification occurs with visible abrasive particles. Viscosity decreases due to mechanical shearing, while oil oxidation and emulsified sludge cause an increase in viscosity. ③Acid value change: In oil products containing high acid value additives, an initial decrease in acid value indicates the consumption of additives, while a later increase in acid value is the result of oxidation producing acidic substances. ④Water content increase: Poor anti-foaming performance, extreme pressure additives hydrolysis affects lubrication, and pitting and adhesion on the gear surface may occur. ⑤Benzene naphthalene()insoluble matter increases, which is the result of oxidation products and metal shavings, dust, etc., under high temperatures during temporary use.

III. Solutions for Turbine Oil Usage Issues

Do not mix L_TSA Turbine Oil with L-TCD Turbine Oil. 2) Why measure the demulsifying performance of turbine units? Demulsibility is an important indicator for steam turbine lubricating oil. The measurement determines the time for oil and water separation under specified conditions. Can different types of turbine oil be mixed? Different types of turbine oil should not be mixed. During the operation of steam turbines or hydraulic turbines, abnormal conditions may allow water or steam to enter the system, causing emulsification of the oil. To resist the demulsifying effect caused by water on oil, turbine oil must possess a certain demulsifying capacity to ensure its long-term use in the equipment. A shorter demulsification time indicates that the emulsion can quickly break and separate oil from water; conversely, a longer time suggests the opposite. Therefore, the shorter the demulsification time of the oil, the better.

Four: Compressor Oil Issues and Solutions

If the cause is oil-related, is the flash point of the lubricating oil related to the cause of explosion? Apart from mechanical factors, compressor explosions are often due to severe carbon buildup in the oil, which blocks the compressor exhaust port, leading to a dramatic increase in internal pressure. Studies suggest that the flash point of the lubricating oil is not related to the cause of explosion, as the oil mist and vapor must reach temperatures 2-3 times higher than the flash point to ignite spontaneously.

For oil-lubricated compressors, the following points should be noted: 1. Select the appropriate lubricating oil; 2. Regularly clean the exhaust system; 3. Pay attention to operating procedures; 4. Maintain and preserve strictly; 5. Implement suitable oil mist separation methods; 6. Use a high-performance aftercooler for air cooling, which is a simple and effective fire and explosion prevention method. How to prevent fire and explosion in 2 compressors? Prevent the compressor from catching fire and exploding. Regular maintenance; 5. Utilize appropriate oil mist separation techniques; 6. Employ a high-performance aftercooler for air cooling—a straightforward and effective fire and explosion prevention method.