One of the most imperative things an operator can do for his/her machinery is to make sure it is properly lubricated.
So, what a lubricant is and how does it affect operations when used correctly? This article will answer all the questions and more by covering the fundamentals of lubrication. It will be discussed how a lubricant works to remove friction, the physical and chemical attributes of the lubricant, and the many other characters of a lubricant.