English for Industrial Mechanics

Unit 2

Lubrication

I. Read this extract from “ENI Oils catalogue”.

Hydraulic oils

Eni developed a complete series of lubricants for hydraulic applications with excellent
performance. The oils are available in various qualities and viscosity grades in order to satisfy all
lubrication requirements. The high quality lubricants possess a high viscosity index, excellent
resistance to oxidation and outstanding anti-corrosion, anti-rust and anti-wear properties.

Product
Arnica PSX (ISO VG 46)
Arnica (ISO VG 15-100)
Arnica S (ISO VG 46-68)
Description
Hydraulic fluid, with very high performances, specially developed
for use in press work in the ceramic industry. The synthetic base,
treated with special additive packages, possesses
detergent/dispersant, antioxidant, antirust and antiwear
properties. It allows longer oil change intervals than typical with
mineral oils.
Mineral lubricant, specially developed for use in hydraulic systems
requiring fluids possessing an extremely high viscosity index and a
very low pour point for correct operation.
Biodegradable synthetic fluid for use in applications particularly
exposed to fire hazards or involving soil-contamination risks.
Formulated from synthetic bases composed of organic esters
treated with special additive packages.

Gear oils

Eni developed gear oils to meet the widest range of requirements for lubrication. The
characteristics are high quality components, which provide excellent performance in terms of
lubrication, protection and long-service life. Both mineral and synthetic based products contain
additives that ensure the capability to withstand high loads.

Product Description
Blasia O (ISO 1000, Very viscous oil treated with EP additive to ensure proper lubrication
2200, 3200) of heavily loaded, slow-moving parts. The two ISO VC grades 1000 and
2200 are mineral based, and 3200 is partially synthetic.
Blasia SX (ISO BG 100- Developed for the lubrication of hears and bearings operating at high
320). temperatures. It is formulated from a synthetic base and additive-
treated to impart appropriate antirust, antiwear properties and
exceptional oxidation and thermal stability.
Blasia ESB (ISO VG 220 Formulated from biodegradable synthetic bases composed of esters
– 460) treated special additive packages.
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II. ¿Qué lubricante debería usar cada una de las siguientes maquinarias?
Escribe el nombre en inglés del lubricante apropiado.

 Maquinaria en zona minera que está en riesgo de contaminación de suelos.

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 Maquinaria de movimiento lento y carga muy pesada.
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 Maquinaria de la industria de la cerámica que utilizan sistema hidráulico.
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 Maquinaria que contiene rodamientos funcionando a extremadas altas temperaturas
y que requieren estabilidad térmica.
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 Maquinaria con sistema hidráulico que requiere fluido de alto índice de viscosidad.
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 Maquinaria que necesite lubricante de base sintética y biodegradable.
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III. Translate this short glossary of the most important expressions related to lubrication
and lubricants.

Viscosity grades:
Viscosity index:
Anti-corrosion:
Antioxidant:
Anti-rust:
Anti-wear:
Property (ies):
Long-service life:
Mineral-based products:
Synthetic-based products:
Additives:
Additive packages: