Greases for plastic gears

Introduction

Plastic gears are primarily recognized for their quiet operation and precision-important attributes for the food, medical equipment and chemical processing industries, as well as in consumer applications. Plastic gear grease is an essential component because it enables the designer to achieve control of precision, quietness, and feel in a simple and economical way, in fact through the lubricant the parts are separated by an adhesive film of grease, which cancels backlash and decreases the development of noise and wear.

When it comes to lubricating plastic components, the wrong choice can cause very serious and often irreparable effects. It is important to know the chemical compositions of a grease or lubricating oil and what interactions they may have on the plastic in question, always keeping in mind that some fragile plastics such as PC and ABS need specific lubricants with certain characteristics.