Can a lubricant really work in a wet environment?
Lubricants will always be in contact with water in the paper industry. Unchecked, water can damage the lubricant film, alter an oil’s viscosity characteristics and lead to corrosion, so lubricants need to provide good water-shedding properties, also known as demulsibility. An oil with good demulsibility – such as those in the Shell Delima range – separates water effectively and continues to provide lubrication and corrosion protection, even in the wettest environments. Water can simply be drained off in maintenance checks without the expense of having to replace the oil.
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