How Almasol® Works

Lubrication is accomplished by providing a lubricant film between two opposing metal surfaces. Under light to moderate load and sufficient speeds, lubricants of the proper viscosity provide the desired film strength. As load, speeds and temperatures increase and or decrease through operation the oil film alone can become insufficient to prevent galling, scoring, wear, friction and high temperatures as metal-to-metal contact occurs. This is where Almaso®l excels in protecting equipment.

Think of Almasol® particles as small uniform microscopic platelets. They form a single protective sacrificial layer over a metal’s working surface because they have a natural affinity for metal, maintaining an even dispersion throughout the lubricant fluid. Almasol® will not build up on itself because the particles are mutually repelled. When equipment is operating, Almasol® particles will slide on each other to inhibit metal-to-metal contact. If a single particle is worn away, another particle takes it place, constantly protecting the metal surface.

Proprietary

Almasol® additive technology is used exclusively in LE lubricants, helping our customers worldwide protect their equipment, and experience longer lubricant intervals, fewer part replacements and less downtime.

Beneficial Qualities for Almasol®

• Deposits a sacrificial layer on metal surfaces
• Will not build up on itself
• Remains stable even in extreme heat conditions
• Reduces heat by minimizing friction
• Provides extreme pressure (EP) protection
• Provides anti-wear (AW) protection
  

  Almasol® Outperforms Conventional Solid Additives

  Solid Additive	Maximum Service Temperature	Load Carrying Capacity	Acid Resistance	Drawbacks When Used in Industrial Lubricants
  	1,038°C(1,900°F)	400,000 psi (28,123 kgf/cm2)	Inert	None
  	343°C(650°F)	400,000 psi (28,123 kgf/cm2)	Some	Oxidizes in air above 343°C (650°F),forming abrasive molybdenum trioxide. Tendency to build up on itself, affecting machinery with close tolerances. Cannot tolerate hydrochloric and nitric acid, especially when heat, water and air are present.
  	426°C(800°F)	80,000 psi (5,625 kgf/cm2)	Some	Known to exhibit galvanic corrosion problems. Tendency to build up on itself, affecting machinery with close tolerances.
  	260°C(500°F)	5,000 psi (352 kgf/cm2)	Inert	No load-carrying capability. Tendency to build up on itself, affecting machinery with close tolerances.