Extreme Pressure Antiwear Additive

TRICRESYL PHOSPHATE

It is used primarily for blending gear oil and antiwear hydraulic fluids. It also can be used for fire-inhibition hydraulic fluids.

Phosphate amine salt additive

As a rust inhibitor, the recommended dosage is 0.03-0.3%; Recommended dosage as friction modifier 0.05%-1.0%.

The product is used for blending antiwear hydraulic oils, gear oils, oil film bearing oils, aviation lubricating oil , turbine oils and hydraulic transmission oils, etc. It is also used in automobile gear oils and industrial gear oils.

Sulfurized Isobutylene-high pressure

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It has good compatibility with compounds containing phosphorus and relatively little corrosion to metal.

Dialkyl Dithiocarbamate Ash Free Antioxidant

Ash Free Antioxidant has great abrasion resistance and extreme pressure properties.

Molybdenyl Dialkyl Dithiophosphate

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It can reduce the friction coefficient between the locomotion parts efficiently. Moreover, the product has excellent anti-oxidation.

Molybdenum Dialkyl Dithiocarbamate

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It can reduce the friction coefficient between the locomotion parts efficiently. Moreover, the product has excellent anti-oxidation.

Extreme Pressure Antiwear Additive Introduction

Function: EP additives are designed to activate under extreme pressure conditions, forming a microscopic protective film on metal surfaces. This film acts as a sacrificial layer, absorbing high contact pressure and shearing forces to prevent metal-to-metal contact and minimize wear.
Mechanism: EP additives typically contain sulfur, phosphorus, or chlorine-based compounds. When subjected to high pressure and localized heat, these compounds react with the metal surface to form a thin protective layer.

Here’s an overview of the applications and benefits of Extreme Pressure Antiwear additives across various industries:

Automotive Engine Oils

Purpose: EP/AW additives are used in motor oils to protect engine components under high-load conditions, such as during cold starts, stop-and-go driving, and towing.
Benefits: Reduced engine wear, extended component life, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced engine performance.

Diesel Engine Oils

Purpose: In diesel engines, EP/AW additives help protect against wear in high-pressure fuel injection systems, turbochargers, and other critical components.
Benefits: Maintained engine performance, reduced wear, longer oil drain intervals, and improved durability.

Gear Oils (Manual and Automatic Transmissions, Axles)

Purpose: EP/AW additives are essential for protecting gears, bearings, and other transmission components from wear and damage under high load and shock load conditions.
Benefits: Extended equipment life, reduced maintenance costs, improved gear performance, and smoother operation.

Industrial Oils (Hydraulic Fluids, Compressor Oils, Turbine Oils)

Purpose: EP/AW additives are used in industrial lubricants to protect machinery and equipment from wear in high-pressure, high-load, and severe operating conditions.
Benefits: Extended equipment life, reduced downtime, improved system reliability, and enhanced performance.

Metalworking Fluids

Purpose: EP/AW additives in metalworking fluids protect cutting tools and workpieces from wear during machining, cutting, and grinding operations.
Benefits: Extended tool life, improved surface finish, reduced scrap rates, and increased productivity.

Greases

Purpose: EP/AW additives are added to greases to provide excellent protection against wear in various applications, including bearings, chassis, and automotive applications.
Benefits: Extended component life, reduced maintenance intervals, improved load-carrying capacity, and enhanced lubricant performance.

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