Whether producing pulp, paperboard or corrugated material, paper and pulp manufacturing plants use a wide range of machinery throughout the manufacturing process. The machinery depends on the lubricant to keep metal surfaces from contacting each other. First, let us look at what you are trying to accomplish with a lubricant. At its most microscopic layer, no matter the piece of equipment, you are simply trying to separate two opposing moving metal surfaces with a very thin layer of oil. Thin means approximately two to seven microns thin, smaller than what you can visibly see with your eyes. Also, you need to keep the lubricant dry and free of contaminants throughout its life expectancy. Accomplishing this feat will help protect your valuable production equipment and keep it running efficiently.

Contaminants are tough on equipment & lubricant

Sawdust, moisture, acids, heavy mechanical loads and high speeds can create challenges for any lubricated equipment. The performance of the lubricant directly affects your operation’s short-term and long-term success. Downtime and parts replacement can be expensive. The labor required to make sure that lubrication is being done in the right place, at the right time, and in the right amount can also be costly.

Common lubricant suffering points for paper and pulp operations include:

Washers & Beaters – Water and acids are constant production problems. They either contaminate the lubricant in the equipment or wash out the lubricant, leaving your equipment unprotected. You need a lubricant that will last in your bearings, enclosed gears and open gears. You need high-performance lubricants that are of the right base oil and viscosity, an oil that can withstand heavy loads and high temperatures, and more importantly, can suspend many of the contaminants in the lubricants.

Grinders & Fourdriniers – Sharp thrust-loads during grinding and pumping, combined with high-speed operation, can make grinders and fourdriniers run extremely hot. This type of equipment is subject to constant moisture and contaminants. Moisture leads to corrosion, early oxidation of the lubricant and impaired film strength. You need greases that are extremely tacky and nearly impervious to water and then implement a technique that helps you keep water out of the equipment, excluding it from the process.

Calendar with Open Gears – Exposed gear teeth on the spur gear of a paper roll calendar experience a rapid rate of wear because of fast speed and heavy mechanical loads. Losing a gear because of lubrication failure can be very expensive. You need high performance open gear lubricants that cling tenaciously to metal surfaces and will not wash off but will protect the equipment during heavy mechanical loads and suspend contaminants in the lubricant.

Unearth the benefits of GG Friction Antidote – An investment that pays off and your benefits at a glance:

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Profitability:

Switching over to a high-performance lubricant pays off although purchasing costs may seem higher at first, less maintenance and longer vehicles/machinery parts lifecycle may already mean less strain on your budget in the short to medium term.

Continuous production processes and predictable maintenance intervals reduce production losses to a minimum. Consistently high lubricant quality ensures continuous, maintenance-free long-term lubrication for high plant availability. Continuous supply of fresh GG Friction Antidote treated lubricant to the lubrication points keeps friction low and reduces energy costs.

Safety:

Longer lubrication intervals reduce the frequency of maintenance work and the need for your staff to work in danger zones. Lubrication systems can therefore considerably reduce occupational safety risks in work areas that are difficult to access.

Reliability:

GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants ensure reliable, clean and precise lubrication around the clock. Plant availability is ensured by continuous friction reduction of the application. Lubrication with GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants help to prevent significant rolling bearing failures.

Need a good ROI? How about 3,900%?

It may sound too outrageous to be true, but the Institute of Mechanical Engineers estimates every $1,000 spent on proper lubrication yields $40,000 in savings.

INSTANT ROI FOR OPTIMIZING YOUR LUBRICATION REGIMEN

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The information in this literature is intended to provide education and knowledge to a reader with technical experience for the possible application of GG Friction Antidote.  It constitutes neither an assurance of your vehicle/machinery optimization nor does it release the user from the obligation of performing preliminary tests with GG Friction Antidote. We recommend contacting our technical consulting staff to discuss your specific application. We can offer you services and solutions for your heavy machinery and equipment.

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