In the industry it is common to have experienced a lubrication problem due to the mixture of incompatible lubricants. The problems encountered include excessive foaming, the formation of precipitates or deposits and the loss of key performance characteristics, such as water separability.

The impact on the reliability of the machine that can cause these problems is serious, but there is a test that can help predict whether the mixing of two lubricants will lead to operational problems.

Although lubricants can be considered equivalent or comparable, that does not mean they are compatible. Contact LHA about our Lubricant Compatibility Analysis if you are considering a change in lubricant technology.