7 Lubricant Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for lubricants as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 lubricant manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked lubricant companies as of September, 2023: 1.Lubrication Engineers, 2.Allectra GmbH, 3.SKF.
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What Is a Lubricant?
Lubricant is a substance used to reduce friction between parts. It is used to assist in sliding multiple parts, making movement smooth, preventing wear, and dissipating heat generated by friction.
It is also known as an anti-friction material. It also helps to prevent rust by applying an oil film to the surface.
Lubricants include liquids such as oil called lubricating oil, semi-solids such as grease, and solids such as graphite, molybdenum disulfide, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which are used according to the application.
Applications of Lubricants
Lubricants are used almost everywhere that parts slide. For example, liquid lubricants are used in sliding parts of sewing machines, bicycles, power tools, and general machinery and are characterized by their high permeability and ability to penetrate between parts through narrow gaps. Others are used as cutting oils in machining operations.
Semi-solid lubricants are available in a compound form other than grease and are used for shutters and gears. Since they are not permeable, they are applied in advance during assembly.
Both liquid and semi-solid lubricants need to be replenished periodically. In contrast, solid lubricants form a solid oil film when they are applied and are highly durable. Therefore they are often used in places that are subject to high temperatures or where regular maintenance is difficult.
Principle of Lubrication
Lubrication for machine contact surfaces can be classified into "fluid lubrication" and "boundary lubrication. Fluid lubrication is ideal and good, while boundary lubrication reduces friction but may cause problems in terms of durability, so it is important to distinguish between the two.
Fluid lubrication is ideal because there is a sufficiently thick film of oil on the contact surfaces and the parts are not in direct contact with each other, creating an ideal lubrication condition with little wear. In this condition, when the machine shaft rotates, the rotation allows the lubricating oil to enter the gap, greatly reducing friction. This effect is called the "wedge effect.
Boundary lubrication is a lubrication condition in which there is no thick oil film and parts are in partial direct contact with each other. For example, this occurs when parts with rough surfaces (large irregularities) come into contact with each other. In the case of boundary lubrication, direct contact between parts may cause such unfavorable phenomena as "galling," which damages the contact surfaces, and "seizure," which causes welding due to frictional heat in the case of the same type of metal.
List of 7 Lubricant Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Dow Corporate
Lubricant
Company Overview
Dow Inc. was originally incorporated in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of numerous advanced materials and chemicals used in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer industries by other companies around the world. The company’s product divisions include Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. Packaging & Specialty Plastics include ethylene, rubbers, and wire and cable products. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure include ethanol amines, adhesives, sealants, and other composites. Performance Materials and Coatings provides paints and industrial coatings for metal packing.
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Lubrication Engineers
Lubricant
Company Overview
Lelu Lubrication Engineers is a lubricant manufacturer and distributor based in Wichita, KS. Established in 1951, the company formulates and manufactures lubricants to reduce friction and minimize wear for different motors and compressors, including electric motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, pellet mills, and open gear systems. They also offer personal consultations to create custom lubricants for specific equipment and lubrication needs. LE serves various industries, including agriculture, construction, food & beverage, cement & concrete, and industrial equipment.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Silicone fluid
Company Overview
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., founded in 1926 in Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of synthetic chemicals and electronic materials, such as semiconductor silicon and rare earth quartz. The company offers a wide range of products, including silicone sealants and rubbers, as well as cellulose derivatives used in foods and pharmaceuticals, and rare earth magnets. The company has four core business segments, including infrastructure chemicals, electronics materials, silicone-based functional agents, and specialized engineering for the development of plant design, construction, and maintenance.
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THK CO., LTD.
Grease
Company Overview
THK Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. THK is a manufacturer and supplier of machine components such as linear motion components for customers globally. THK’s products are used in many industries including electronics, aerospace, industrial robots, and precision instruments. THK’s primary product categories are Linear Motion, Feed Screw, Rotation, Custom Assemblies, and Seismic Isolation. Linear Motion products assist in linear motion and transportation. They include linear motion actuators, guides, and rollers. Feed screws include ball screws, screw nuts, and change nuts. Seismic Isolation includes both large systems and small guides.
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SKF
Lubricant
Company Overview
SKF UK is the British division of SKF, originally founded in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. SKF designs, develops, and manufacturers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and services worldwide, with industrial and automotive segments, providing solutions for industries including aerospace, agriculture, transportation, food and beverage, general machinery, material handling, mining, energy, paper, and wind energy. SKF UK offers rolling bearings, mounted bearings, automotive seals, lubrication management, vehicle aftermarket services, waste electric products, and electronic equipment products as well as services including maintenance, remanufacturing, customization, and training.
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Solvay SA
Fomblin(R) PFPE lubricant
Company Overview
Solvay was born in 1863 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The company is a producer of advanced materials and specialty chemicals to customers worldwide in several markets including the automotive, healthcare, aerospace, and electronics markets. The company’s product offerings range from amines to surfactants with kitting options available for certain materials such as film and tape process materials. The company sources many materials from renewable sources. The company’s cellulose acetate is produced from bio-sourced wood pulp from sustainably managed forests.
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Allectra GmbH
Vacuum compatible lubricant
Company Overview
Allectra, established in 2002, is based in Sussex, United Kingdom, and is a manufacturer and supplier of vacuum components and bespoke engineering solutions. The company's main product portfolio includes vacuum feed-throughs, electrical and high-vacuum connectors, motion and manipulation equipment, and other specialized components used in vacuum systems across various industries like research, semiconductor, and aerospace. Allectra's quality products are designed to meet the stringent demands of vacuum technology, ensuring ideal and efficient performance in critical applications. They offer comprehensive engineering services to customize solutions that precisely fit their customers' requirements.
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Lubricant Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of September 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Lubrication Engineers |
25.0%
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| 2 | Allectra GmbH |
25.0%
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| 3 | SKF |
25.0%
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| 4 | THK CO., LTD. |
25.0%
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Ranking as of September 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | SKF |
50.0%
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| 2 | Lubrication Engineers |
16.7%
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| 3 | Allectra GmbH |
16.7%
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| 4 | THK CO., LTD. |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the lubricant page as of September 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: 24,954
- Solvay SA: 22,000
- THK CO., LTD.: 13,502
Newly Established Company
- Allectra GmbH: 2002 (21 years ago)
- THK CO., LTD.: 1971 (52 years ago)
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: 1926 (97 years ago)
Company with a History
- Solvay SA: 1863 (160 years ago)
- SKF: 1907 (116 years ago)
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: 1926 (97 years ago)
List of Lubricant Products
8 products are listed.
Engineer
Spray type screwsaurus After -liquid rust stop lubricant
■ Features ･ A spray -type rust -type lubricant that prevents rust surprisingly. ･ A high -performance rust -prevented lubricant with excellent wat...
Tomoe Corporation
High-performance rust prevention lubricant Megal waves chlorine free type MEGA LUBE ML-420
Lubricant that satisfies the best elements that do not contain chlorine, phosphorus, sulfur, etc. ■ Characteristics ･ Non -ferrous metal discolora...
Tomoe Corporation
High-performance rust prevention lubricant Megal waves chlorine free type MEGA LUBE ML-4000
Lubricant that satisfies the best elements that do not contain chlorine, phosphorus, sulfur, etc. ■ Characteristics ･ Non -ferrous metal discolora...
Tomoe Corporation
Prevention of high -temperature screws anti -grilled agent Gleitmo165
GLEITMO165 is a gray -blue paste containing solid lubricating agent. It is sticky and GleitMo165 has excellent adhesion prevention in a wide tempe...
Tomoe Corporation
Lubrication paste grease for high temperature GLEITMO705
High temperature lubrication paste ■ Characteristics ･ It is suitable for the feasing of casting pots. ･ Even in high temperature parts, it has ex...
Tomoe Corporation
Water resistance / heat resistance / load resistant grease MC Thermo grease
MC Thermo Grease is a high -performance water -resistant grease that demonstrates excellent lubricating characteristics in lubrication that require...
