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BLP extends lubrication interval Hyster Containerhandlers
31-07-2011 - BLP extends lubrication interval Hyster Containerhandlers
Boron Lubrication Products from Hillegom and Barloworld Intern Transport Vianen concluded a maintenance project performed on the Hyster container handlers in use at the Bossche Container Terminal. The intended goals, significantly longer lubrication intervals, reduced wear and clean look and feel, were achieved and got good grades. Using Boron Nanotechnology in fats and lubricants all criteria were met or exceeded.
"We wanted to extend lubrication intervals by factor 2. The masts and spreaders have been treated with lubricants that have a nanoborate formulation. The lifting chains were treated with a so-called dry-film lubricant spray that also is based on nanoborate particles formulation. By applying dry lubricant the metal surface remains "dry" which prevents splashing and dirt build-up no longer occurs, "reads the explanation of BLP"s Rob van Hoorn. That this has worked out well is endorsed by the Technical Specialist of Barloworld who confirmed that the lubrication interval is shifted from 1 time per month to three times a year. The life-expectation of the lift chains is also significantly increased by approximately 1000 hours. The project shows a TCO improvement of 44% annually.
The element Boron has been known for its lubricating and anticorrosive properties. The main difference from the current generation of lubricants is that nanoborate chemical formulations form a chemical or chelate bond with the metal surface. It remains right where it is applied and cannot be washed away. This surface lubrication reduces Co-efficient Of Friction (COF) of the surface. Tests have shown co-efficient levels below 0,038. Nanoborate chemical formulations form a chemical or chelate bond with the metal surface that can be used as dry lubrication, heat lubrication, extreme pressure lubrication or wash-out proof solid lubrication, including an anti-corrosive coating.
For more information about the above stated project and / or nanoborate lubrication, coating or filtering please visit www.blproducts.nl or call 0252-746011 and ask for Rob van Hoorn.
