INDUSTRIAL

LUBRICANTS
Lubricants Technology for
Steel Industry

Mohamed ELMAHDI

Technical Manager
 Training Agenda

• Industrial Lubricants Activities

• Role of Lubricant
• Composition of Lubricant
• Hydraulic Oils
• Gear Oils
• Greases
• Steel Market References
 ROLE OF
LUBRICANTS

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 THE ROLE OF LUBRICANTS

Friction Reduction (Prevent / Minimize Wear)

Providing a film to separate interactive surfaces
Coating the rubbing surfaces with a protective film.

Cleaning
By flushing dirt particles away from lubricated surfaces.

Cooling
By reducing friction and removing excess heat.

Protection (corrosion resistance)

By inhibiting the corrosive processes caused by air and water.
COMPOSITION OF
A LUBRICANT
 LUBRICANTS COMPOSITION

Base Oils + Additives

Mineral oils One or several

Synthetic oils packages if
(PAO, PAG …) Final product requested
 SYNTHETIC BASE STOCK

H H H H
C C + C C +…….=
H H H H

NO WAX NO Impurities
- Better pumpability - Excellent Oxidation resistance
-Extremely low pour point - low volatility (low oil consumption)
- Excellent chemical stability
 SYNTHETIC ADVANTAGES

Higher viscosity index; adequate oil film maintained at all temperatures

(longer equipment lifetime)
Exceptional oxidation stability; Higher operating temperatures

Remarkable low temperature fluidity; Better pump-ability (fuel economy)

High chemical and thermal stability; longer operating hours (lower costs)

Excellent levels of detergency and dispersancy; Cleaner equipment

components (longer equipment lifetime)

Lower traction coefficient; lower internal friction (fuel economy)

Synthetic
Mineral
Main additives

Anti-foam
Anti-oxidant
Detergency

Acid resistance

VI Improvers
Rust protection

Dispersancy

Extreme Pressure
Corrosion resistance Anti-wear
Other characteristics

TBN : Total Base Number

Pour point is the lowest temperature at which the

lubricant can still be poured.

Flash point is the lowest temperature to be reached

for the vapours to spontaneously ignite in the presence
of a flame.

Fire point is the lowest temperature to be reached for

ignition to be followed by combustion of the oil itself (on
average Flash point + 30°C).
HYDRAULIC OIL
 HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS

• Purpose of hydraulic circuits :

- Transmit energy from one point to another point with the help of a fluid
- Advantages versus mechanical transmissions :
• More accurate motions,
- Easier to control the speed variation with the oil flow (automatism, regulation …)
- Motions are easily reversible
• Smaller size of the equipment regarding the value of the output,
• Higher flexibility of the installation.

• Examples of application : industry, earth moving equipments…

 FUNCTIONS AND PROPERTIES OF HYDRAULIC OIL

• Transmit energy from one point to another point of the circuit :

- Efficiency of the equipment  adapted viscosity (bad choice : cavitations, leakage
…)
- Good shear stability
- Stable compressibility with water or air contamination

• Lubricate mechanical components :

- Reduce friction & wear, avoid seizure : lubricant & anti-wear properties

• Protect materials of the circuit :

- Water or air contamination : anti-corrosion & anti-rust properties
- Fully compatible with seals, metallic components …
ISO 6743/4 CLASSIFICATION
 Our Products Range
P.O.C AZOLLA ZS 46 EQUIVIS ZS 46

ISO CLASS. HM HV
DIN CLASS. 51524 P2 HLP 51524 P3 HVLP

VISCOSITY INDEX 100 161

POUR POINT -27 ℃ -39 ℃
P.O.C HYDRANSAFE HYDRANSAFE
HFDU 46 HFDU 68
ISO CLASS. 6743/4 HFDU
VISCOSITY INDEX 184 185
POUR POINT -42 ℃
FLASH POINT 330
FIRE POINT 358
P.O.C HYDRANSAFE HFC 146
ISO CLASS. 6743/4 HFC
VISCOSITY INDEX 206
POUR POINT <-55
GEAR OIL
 INDUSTRIAL GEARS

• Power transmission :

Energy
Source
Industrial
Transmission
Receptor
(application)

Examples of energy sources : Examples of receptors :

•Steam turbines •Industrial fans
•Gas turbines •Mills (paper, sugar, cement …)
•Electric motors •Grinders
•Crusher
 FUNCTIONS OF INDUSTRIAL GEAR OILS

• Prevent direct contact between the two moving surfaces:

To maintain a protective oil film.
• Reduce friction between teeth and in bearings in order to increase the transmission
output
• Cooling
• Protect surfaces against rust and corrosion
• Protect surfaces against abrasive pollutants (dust, wear residues…)
• Keep contact surfaces clean (deposits, varnishes, mud …)
• Reduce transmission noise (vibrations …)
• Not aggressive towards seals, plastics, paints …
Careful with PAG
 Our Products Range

P.O.C CARTER EP 220 CARTER SH 220 CARTER SY 220

Base Oil Mineral Synthetic PAO Synthetic PAG

ISO CLASS. 12925-1 CKD 6743-6 CKD 6743-6 CKS/CKT
DIN CLASS. 51517-3 CLP 51517-3 CLP 51517-3 CLP
VISCOSITY 96 152 202
INDEX
POUR POINT -21 ℃ -45 ℃ -30 ℃
Composition of Grease
Composition of Grease
Composition

• A. THICKENER :
- Metallic SOAPS, Simple, Complex or mix
of both.
• Lithium SOAP
• Calcium SOAP
• Sodium SOAP
• Calcium Sulfonate Complex SOAP

THE MOST FREQUENTLY USED

Composition – Choice of Thickener

Kind of SOAP High Mechanical Adhesion Water

Temperature Stability Resistance

Lithium ** ** ** *

Lithium/Calcium ** ** ** **

Lithium Complex *** *** *** **

Calcium Sulfonate *** *** *** ***

Complex

* Average
** Good
*** Excellent
CERAN GREASES
Market Trend

• The grease industry’s use of

calcium thickeners is on the rise!

• Search for alternatives to

increasingly expensive lithium

• Electric vehicle market’s

continuing growth is leading to
rising battery demand

• Calcium is readily available,

considered more environmentally
friendly and more economical

• Performance advantages of
thickener types such as calcium
sulfonate
Global Lithium market dynamics –2022 update
CERAN Technology
STEEL PLANT: MAIN CONSTRAINTS

HIGH HIGH

MEDIUM Water and Dust

How CERAN works with water

Model structure: Solid substances in water suspension

Total CERAN® is not dissolved by H2O.

Thickener molecules incorporate H2O and swell.

CERAN TECHNOLOGY : Customer Benefits

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CERAN TECHNOLOGY –EP Properties

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CERAN TECHNOLOGY –Anti-wear properties
4 balls EP & wear results in presence of water

4 balls EP (ASTM D2596) 4 balls wear (ASTM D2266)

500 0.6

Wear scar diameter (mm)

400
Weld load (kg)

300 0.4

200
0.2
100
0 0
CERAN +10% +20% +30% +40% CERAN +10% +20% +30% +40%
Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water

CERAN® grease keep good tribological properties even

when incorporating a high proportion of water
CERAN TECHNOLOGY – Mechanical Stability
CERAN TECHNOLOGY – Temperature Stability
CERAN TECHNOLOGY –Mechanical Stability in
the presence of water
CERAN TECHNOLOGY –Mechanical Stability in
the presence of water
CERAN TECHNOLOGY – Antirust properties
CERAN TECHNOLOGY –Antirust properties
CERAN – Best technology for Steel rolling
Customer benefits and technical advantages of
CERAN
Global References
Global References
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Global References
 References for (mineral) Hydraulic fluids

Company Plant Country Product

ARCELORMITTAL Vereeniging South Africa AZOLLA ZS 68

ARCELORMITTAL Vanderbijlpark South Africa AZOLLA ZS 32 to 68

ARCELORMITTAL Saldanha South Africa AZOLLA ZS 68

ARCELORMITTAL Newcastle South Africa AZOLLA AF 46

ARCELORMITTAL RINGMILL Seraing Belgium AZOLLA ZS 46

ARCELORMITTAL Basse Indre France AZOLLA DZF 32

HYUNDAI HYSCO Dangjin South Korea AZOLLA AF 46

TERNIUM Monterrey Mexico AZOLLA ZS 46

TERNIUM Puebla Mexico AZOLLA ZS 46

TENARIS TAMSA Veracruz Mexico AZOLLA ZS 46

TATA STEEL Ijmuiden Netherlands HYDRAN BE 46

Not exhaustive…
References for HYDRANSAFE HFDU /
HFC Oils
Company Plant Country Application Product

APERAM Chatelet Belgium Caster HYDRANSAFE HFC 146

ARCELORMITTAL Ougree Belgium HYDRANSAFE HFC 146
ARCELORMITTAL Dunkerque France Caster HYDRANSAFE HFC 146
UGITECH Ugine France HYDRANSAFE HFDU 46
BUDERUS EDELSTAHL Wetzlar Gemany HHYDRANSAFE HFDU 46
SONG DA STEEL Hai Phong Vietnam HYDRANSAFE HFDU 46
EASTERN STEEL Kemaman Malaysia HYDRANSAFE HFDU 46

WELSPUN STEEL Anjar India HYDRANSAFE HFDU 46

THYSSENKRUPP Duisburg Germany HYDRANSAFE HFDU LC 168
TATA STEEL Ijmuiden Netherlands Hot Rolling mill HYDRANSAFE HFA-S5
Not exhaustive…
References for gear oils
Company Plant Country Product

ARCELORMITTAL Vereeniging South Africa CARTER EP 320

ARCELORMITTAL Vanderbijlpark South Africa CARTER EP 220 & 320
ARCELORMITTAL Saldanha South Africa CARTER EP 460
ARCELORMITTAL Newcastle South Africa CARTER EP 150 & 320
ARCELORMITTAL RINGMILL Seraing Belgium CARTER EP 220
NLMK Clabecq Belgium CARTER EP 220 & 320
TATA STEEL FRANCE RAILS Hayange France CARTER EP 320
UGITECH Ugine France CARTER EP 150 & 320
FERALPI Riesa Germany CARTER EP 150
TERNIUM Monterrey Mexico CARTER EP 460 & 680
TENARIS TAMSA Veracruz Mexico CARTER EP 320
TATA STEEL Ijmuiden Netherlands CARTER EP 150 to 680
ARCELORMITTAL Dunkirk France KASSILLA GMP 320
ARCELORMITTAL Fos France KASSILLA GMP 320 & 460
VALLOUREC St Saulve France CARTER SH 220
THEP VIET STEEL Dong Nai Vietnam CARTER SH 150
VAN LOI IRON MAKING Haiphong Vietnam CARTER SY 680
Not exhaustive…