Industrial Lubricants for Cement and Mining Industries in the Middle East & Asia Cement mining Middle East Asia operators rely on the right specification of industrial lubricant to ensure safe operation of their cement kilns and open pit mines in extreme load, heat and dust. While choosing the best industrial lubricants for cement mining Middle East Asia equipment, it's important to consider viscosity grade, base oil type and OEM compatibility, not price. This guide includes information on lubricants, standards, applications, selection and supplier evaluation on objective and specification based criteria. Looking for the price of industrial lubricants for your plant or fleet? Request a Quote What Are Industrial Lubricants? Industrial lubricants are specially formulated oils and greases that are applied to minimize friction, prevent machinery from wearing or corroding, and to enhance the efficiency of the machinery, especially in harsh environments. Middle East and Asian cement and mining operations depend on the selection of industrial lubricants that are suitable for the application, equipment, and operating conditions. Why Proper Lubrication Matters in Cement and Mining Operations In the cement production process, the system of continuous operation is exposed to extreme loads, high temperatures and heavy dust. The cement production process is a continuous operation system, which is continuously exposed to extreme loads, high temperatures and heavy dust. Reliability engineers in the industrial sector in the Middle East and Asia choose reliability-grade industrial lubricants based on OEM specifications and international standards—and not just for convenience or cost. Types of Industrial Lubricants Used in Heavy Industry Industrial lubricants for the cement plants in Middle East Asia begin by knowing the main lubricant families applied on rotating and hydraulic machinery: Hydraulic Oil ISO VG Grades Hydraulic oil in excavators, loaders and crushers is classified according to ISO Viscosity Grade (ISO VG), which define the viscosity of hydraulic oil at 40 C which is used to ensure that the right hydraulic oil is used in the right hydraulic system. EP Gear Oil Applications High-load enclosed gears, like those in crusher drives, kiln girth gears and conveyor gearboxes, require protection from extreme-pressure (EP) additives. Open Gear Lubricants Specialized open gear lubes are formulated to meet the requirements of open gear lubrication in ball mills, SAG mills, and large open gear drives, where they must withstand dust contamination and withstand severe shocks and loads. Industrial Greases Cement plant bearings, such as conveyor pulley bearings, crusher bearings, and kiln support rollers, use bearing grease based on lithium complex, calcium sulfonate complex or synthetic bases based on load, speed and operating temperature. Synthetic vs Mineral Industrial Lubricants When comparing synthetic industrial lubricants to a traditional mineral oil, buyers should consider performance and costs. In the cement plant, particularly in rotary kilns, synthetic lubricants are suitable because of their excellent thermal stability, oxidation resistance, long service life and superior ability to protect against wear under high loads and high temperatures. Factor Synthetic Lubricants Mineral Lubricants Thermal stability Higher, suited to extreme temperatures Lower, general-purpose use Oxidation resistance Superior, longer service intervals Moderate, shorter service intervals Initial cost Higher upfront cost Lower upfront cost Best suited for Rotary kilns, high-temp bearings, extended intervals General equipment, moderate conditions Lubricants for Cement Plant Equipment High temperature synthetic lubricants for rotary kiln bearings and support rollers. The gear oils to be used in the clinker cooler drives and the crusher gearboxes are EP gear oils. Avoid using oil for any ball mill or raw mill drive that is provided with open gear. Compressed air in cement plant is the most essential requirement. The compressor oil for compressed air in cement plant is an excellent air purifying medium. Lithium complex grease for mechanical bearings such as conveyor pulley bearings, idler bearings Lubrication Solutions for Mining Equipment Heavier, more potent hydraulic fluids for excavators and hydraulic shovels. More powerful hydraulic fluids for excavators and hydraulic shovels. Open gear lubricants for SAG and ball mills Mining haul truck lubrication systems that automatically lubricate the truck. Synthetic greases for crusher and screening equipment bearings Conveyors lubrication system in large scale quarry operation How to Select the Right Industrial Lubricant The choice of the right industrial lubricants to the machinery used in the mining of cement in Middle East Asia should undergo a similar evaluation process: Confirm OEM specification requirements from the equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual Choose appropriate ISO VG or NLGI g…