10/19/2011
Pure
The base stocks from which synthetic lubricants are
made contain no sulfur, nitrogen or other elements that
invite the formation of sludge and other products of
lubricant breakdown. Synthetic lubricants can be used
in higher temperatures than refined lubricants without
breaking down. Their resistance to breakdown also
allows them to be used longer than refined lubricants
can be used. Lubricated systems stay cleaner and last
longer with synthetics.
Uniform
The base stocks from which synthetic lubricants are
made feature uniform and smooth molecular structures,
which ensures low friction as lubricant layers
slide across one another. Reduced friction increases
energy through-put for greater fuel efficiency and power,
and reduces heat and wear for longer equipment life.
Molecular uniformity also helps synthetics resist thinning
in heat and thickening in cold, which helps them
protect better than refined oils over a system’s operating
temperature range and helps ensure secure sealing.
Designable
Many different kinds of base stocks may be used to
create synthetic lubricants, allowing a synthetic to be
designed for virtually any application. Some base stocks
are ideal for use in extremely cold environments, others
are perfect for use in extreme heat. Some are extremely
safe in applications in which refined lubricants pose a
fire or explosion hazard. Refined oils simply do not
offer the design flexibility synthetics offer.
The designability of synthetics also allows them to be
tailored very specifically to the needs of everyday applications, such as automotive engines, commercial equipment or industrial machinery. That specificity helps
ensure long life and peak power, performance and fuel
economy from the lubricated system, as well as
extended lubricant life.
