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Nanoborate extreme heat lubricant OK for 6 months at +800º C/1470º F
16-09-2011 - Nanoborate extreme heat lubricant OK for 6 months at +800º C/1470º F
Providing adequate lubrication for equipment that is hard to reach ánd that operates in temperatures exceeding 200 º C. A general problem around chains, in production halls (coating), at steel plants, in foundries, in engines / turbines, fluid systems and the use of tools in open fire. Nano-specialist BLP International from Hillegom NL shows that the problem can be succesfully tackled using Archoil Nanoborate applications.
Abeko from Beverwijk NL deploys heavy machinery in extreme circumstances and makes good use of the heat resistance of BLP`s Nanoborate applications. Machines operate at ambient temperatures regularly exceeding 800 º C, up to 1100 º C, every day. `All lubricants fume away fast so all moving parts quickly become non-lubricated. Because of the heat metal parts wear down even faster`, describes BLP Internationals` Rob van Hoorn the situation. `Abeko applies greases based on Nanoborate technique. A chelate surface layer prevents metal-to-metal contact without the high temperatures affecting it. `
Boron in liquid form creates a chelate surface layer that is anti-corrosive and extreme pressure and -wear resistant. It provides a friction coefficient of 0.037 to 0.01 (compared to mechanically bonded waxed skis on snow 0.051, Teflon on Teflon 0.04). Because the resulting layer does not build up, but alters microns of metal on molecular level, tolerances remain intact. Nanoborate is resistant to temperatures above 1800 ° C. By applying the formulations in carriers like greases, oils, paints and fluids Boron can be brought to the metal that is to be treated. Obviously, during newbuild or construction the metal can be directly treated with the Nanoborate process.
Paul Verdegaal is location manager at Abeko : `It is good to experience that the Nanoborate theory proves to work very well in every day practice. We always had to overhaul after 10 up to 15 weeks, but now equipment enters its 7th month. Where it stops we do not know. A disassembled boom showed that the pins and bushes were still perfectly usable. It saves us time and overhaul costs. `
Nanoborate application prevent thermic oil from clogging in pipe-system.
08-02-2011 - BLP International offers an improved Archoil Nanoborate Fluid to meet the urgent demand of plants and shipping companies for a solution to the clogging of piping systems used for Thermic oils and heat transfer fluids.
To date, carbon deposition on the inside of the pipes cause unplanned production stops, bringing high and immediate costs. A solution was created by blending a Nanoborate formulation in an ester matrix. Result: a treatment that removes existing carbon formations prevents against carbonizing and inhibits carbon build-up. Tests and projects show that the application’s results last, between 3 to 4 years, before draining is needed.
Wouter Verschuren, operations manager at BLP International explains: "The problem of carbon deposition is not new. Often the solution is aimed at preventing build-up by keeping carbonization in suspension. That surely slows the process, but at the expense of the flash point and auto-ignition point of the fluid. This is undesirable and can also be dangerous. Because stops cost fortunes and often whole pipe sections must be cut away meaning long downtime, we allied with our manufacturer of boron-based applications and two of our customers and started engineering. We developed a solution suitable for sale. A number of factories and owners started using it some time ago and are pleased with the features, performance and usability of this solution."
Nanoborate applications have three main features: anti-corrosiveness, wear resistance and an extremely low friction coefficient. Because Nanoborate develops a chelate bonding with the metal surface, it remains in place for a long period of time. The extremely low coefficient of friction prevents the carbon particles from forming and building up inside and make them end up where they belong: in the filters. The chelate bonding slowly dissolves deposits on the insides of the piping system. The ester matrix is responsible for polarization, film formation and impregnation.
Archoil AR 2100 and the Archoil AR2100F Thermic Fluid Treatments have a flashpoint of 215 ° C and an auto-ignition point of 399 º C. The applications can be added to existing fluids with a ratio of 1:12 to 1:20 and are also available as pre-mix.
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BLP extends lubrication interval Hyster Containerhandlers
07-31-2011 - 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.
