Industry: Ceramics

Lubrication for kilns, conveyors and high-temperature processing

Ceramic manufacturing uses kilns, hot conveyors, rollers, fans, gear drives and material-handling systems that may operate near elevated-temperature process zones. Bearings and moving assemblies outside or around these zones can experience heat transfer, dust, continuous operation and mechanical loads. Grease selection must account for the actual bearing temperature, speed, load and exposure to ceramic dust rather than relying on the kiln’s process temperature alone. An unsuitable grease may deteriorate, lose consistency or provide insufficient lubrication, increasing wear and maintenance requirements. Selecting the appropriate high-temperature or industrial grease helps protect equipment and maintain dependable material flow through the production process