Liaoning Armco Technical Lubricants Co.

Liaoning Armco Technical Lubricants Co.

What is the difference between lubricating oil and thermal oil

2025 03/27

Basic concepts of lubricating oil and heat transfer oil
 
Lubricating oil is a kind of mechanical oil that can reduce mechanical friction loss, reduce machine wear and extend the service life of the machine. When added to the inside of the machine, it can form a layer of solid lubricating film, which can reduce friction and noise during the operation of the machine and protect the machine from damage.
 
Thermal oil is an oil that can quickly transfer heat. It is widely used in many industrial fields. It is a cooling material, and its application range includes electricity, aviation and chemical processing.
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Application fields of lubricating oil and heat transfer oil
 
Lubricating oil is mainly used in metal processing and mechanical equipment to reduce wear and friction and improve the working efficiency of the machine. Different types of lubricating oil have different load bearing capacity and temperature range, and play an important role in the operation of machines and equipment.
 
Heat transfer fluid is mainly used in industrial equipment such as heat exchangers, refrigerators and dryers. It has high thermal conductivity and high thermal stability, which enables it to operate at high temperatures and quickly transfer heat, thereby achieving the effect of rapid cooling.
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Different properties of lubricating oil and thermal oil
 
Lubricating oil will be affected by high pressure and high temperature during use, so it needs to have high load bearing capacity and high temperature resistance.
 
Thermal fluid needs to have high thermal conductivity and high stability, and maintain good thermal properties while transferring heat at high temperatures.