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Chain oil additives

We supply base oils which are used in chain oil formulations for a wide range of applications, including high temperature and food grade chain oils. Our base oils aid lubrication of chains to allow the free movement of components and to prevent excessive wear.

As chains run permanently in the mixed friction regime, they are subject to high stress and impact loads. Inadequate lubrication causes excessive wear which can result in:

Decreased lifespan of chain and sprockets
Chain lengthening and erratic travel
Increased power consumption to drive the chain.

Close up view of oiled and lubricated chains and gears

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Our additives for chain oils

We are a global supplier of synthetic base oils for use in many chain oil applications including power transmission, control chains, lifting, conveyor or transportation systems and high temperature processing. Applications are dependent on temperature and thereby base oil selection, as highlighted in the table below:

Temperature	Application	Recommendation
<150°C	Transport, agriculture, mining and food contact (FDA & NSF)	Mineral oil, veg oil, diester, PAO or PAGs
150 – 220°C	Bakeries	Water soluble PAGs or PAO/ esters
180 – 250°C	Automotive and beverage can painting	Trimellitates or dimer esters
220 – 300°C	Textile setting, MDF board and plastic film stretching	Dimer esters or polyol esters
>600°C	Kilns in pottery, tile, brick and cement industries	PAGs as carrier for solid lubricants (e.g. graphite)

We have synthetic base oils for low, medium and high temperature applications, NSF HX-1 registered products where incidental food contact is of concern and a biodegradable, low toxic range for environmentally acceptable lubricants.

Compared to conventional mineral oils, our products can provide special performance characteristics such as:

Good lubricity
High thermal and oxidative stability
Clean decomposition
Water solubility.

Brochure: Chain oils

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Applications

Explore our industry leading base oils additives by the most relevant application area below.

Food grade chain oils

High-performing base oil additives for food grade chain oil applications.

High temperature chain oils

Industry leading synthetic base oils for high temperature chain oil applications.

Require a food grade lubricant additive?

We can help you meet regulatory demands

Many of our products are designed for use in the processing, production, manufacture, and packaging of food products. It is therefore essential that they not only provide the required technical performance, but also comply with industry and national regulations for food contact. Read more to find out about our regulatory information.

Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base oils

Water and oil soluble PAGs

High-performing water soluble, oil soluble and NSF HX-1 (FDA approved) PAG base oils for lubricant oil formulations.

Ester base oils

Group V synthetic base stocks

Industry leading, broad and diverse family of synthetic Group V base stocks customisable to meet required specifications.

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