Abstract: Provided is a grease composition for a ball joint that can reduce the wear of a ball seat at a slide region and also has excellent compatibility with a dust cover. The grease composition for a ball joint comprises a base oil, a thickener, and an additive. The base oil contains an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer and the kinetic viscosity of the base oil at 40° C. is 2,000 to 6,000 mm2/s. The additive contains a polar wax (e.g., monoamide wax or ester wax).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a durable lubricating fluid for an electric motor or hybrid-electric motor. The disclosed technology relates to a durable lubricating fluid comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, a thiadiazole or derivative thereof, and an amine salt of a phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricant composition, and more particularly to a lubricant composition, which includes an ethylene-alphaolefin oligomer and an alkylated phosphonium compound, thus realizing energy reduction and an increased endurance life, and which is thus suitable for use in gear oil. The lubricant composition of the present invention includes a base oil, a liquid olefin copolymer, and an alkylated phosphonium compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating engine oil composition for a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine comprising from about 25 to about 3000 ppm of metal from at least one manganese-containing compound, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in an engine lubricated with said lubricating engine oil composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a composition comprising amine-containing phosphate glycerides including: phosphorylating a solution which comprises mixed glycerides that contain fatty acid portions and an amine under conditions which are substantially water-free and under which said phosphorous pentoxide reacts with reactive constituents in said solution to form said amine-containing phosphate glycerides and a lubricating composition comprising a lubricant, the aforesaid composition in an amount which improves the properties of the lubricating composition, and optionally one or more other constituents which improve the properties of the lubricating composition.

Abstract: A robot includes a first member, a second member provided to be capable of turning with respect to the first member, and a gear device configured to transmit a driving force from one side to the other side of the first member and the second member. The gear device includes an internal gear, an external gear having flexibility and configured to partially mesh with the internal gear, a wave generator configured to be in contact with the external gear and move a meshing position of the internal gear and the external gear in a circumferential direction, and lubricant disposed in at least one of a meshing section of the internal gear and the external gear and a portion where the external gear and the wave generator are in contact with each other. A last non-seizure load of the lubricant is 300 N or more.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition for low-friction sliding materials, which is used in a sliding mechanism where a DLC film containing hydrogen in an amount of from 5 atom % to 50 atom % is formed on at least one sliding surface. The lubricating oil composition contains, in the lubricant base oil therein and based on the total amount of the composition, (A) an organic zinc dithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.12% by mass in terms of the phosphorus concentration therein, (B) an amine-based friction-reducing agent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 5.0% by mass, and (C) an alkaline earth metal salicylate-based detergent and/or an alkaline earth metal sulfonate-based detergent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 0.5% by mass in terms of the alkaline earth metal concentration therein, wherein the component (A) contains, based on the total amount of the composition, a zinc primary dialkyldithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition for low-friction sliding materials, which is used in a sliding mechanism where a DLC film containing hydrogen in an amount of from 5 atom % to 50 atom % is formed on at least one sliding surface. The lubricating oil composition contains, in the lubricant base oil therein and based on the total amount of the composition, (A) an organic zinc dithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.12% by mass in terms of the phosphorus concentration therein, (B) an amide-based friction-reducing agent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 5.0% by mass, and (C) an alkaline earth metal salicylate-based detergent and/or an alkaline earth metal sulfonate-based detergent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 0.5% by mass in terms of the alkaline earth metal concentration therein.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising (a) from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more polyalkylene glycols (PAG); and (2) one or more ester base oils selected from the group of natural esters, synthetic esters and combinations thereof; wherein the one or more PAG has a molecular weight in the range 1500 to 5000 g/mole, comprises from 10 to 40 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene oxide and from 90 to 60 percent by weight of units derived from propylene oxide; and wherein the one or more PAGs are in the form of block copolymer, reverse block copolymer or combinations thereof is provided. Also provided is a method of enhancing the hydrolytic stability of an ester base oil.

Abstract: A sump-lubricated, spark-ignited engine is lubricated by supplying thereto a lubricant which comprises (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a polyether; and (c) a metal-containing detergent. The lubricant has a total phosphorus content of less than 0.075 percent by weight.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, which comprises a condensation product of a hydroxypolycarbox-ylic acid, such as 2,3-di-hydroxybutanedioic acid or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, with an N,N-di(hydrocarbyl)alkylenediamine, where each hydrocarbyl group contains 1 to 22 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the two hydrocarbyl groups is at least about 9, and the alkylene group contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provide a two-component anti-seizure agent for hot metal working process comprising the first aqueous solution and the second aqueous solution, wherein the first aqueous solution contains 10˜30 mass % of sodium silicate equivalent to anhydride to 100 mass % of total mass of the first aqueous solution, and the second aqueous solution contains at least one kind selected from a group consisting of: an organic acid and water-soluble amine salts thereof, an inorganic acid and water-soluble amine salts thereof, a water-soluble amine, a water-soluble alcohol, and a water-soluble metal chloride. When the two-component anti-seizure agent is applied onto disk-roll type guide shoes, it can be provided and maintained on the circumferential surface of the disk-roll type guide shoes without washed away by rolls' cooling water. Thereby, the anti-seizure agent does not adhere to rolls and the rolls and a pipe material do not cause slippage each other.

Abstract: This gear has a predetermined chemical composition and has, in a surface-layer part, a texture of tempered martensite and/or tempered bainite and a steel material texture in which retained austenite exists in 1-10% by area percentage and in which a carbide is deposited in at least 5% by area percentage, and the nitrogen content at a depth of 20 ?m below the surface is 2.0-6.0%. Thus, a gear that achieves even better seizing resistance in a power transmission part subjected to high rotation and high slippage and using a low-kinematic-viscosity lubricating oil is provided.

Abstract: A water-based coolant contains at least one inorganic acid salt of phosphate, phosphite, sulfate, sulfite, borate, molybdate, tungstate, carbonate, hydrogen carbonate and sesquicarbonate. Since the water-based coolant of the invention exhibits a high cooling capability but does not easily corrode a metallic material (a cooling object), the water-based coolant of the invention is suitable as a quenching oil or a cutting oil for the metallic material.

Abstract: A lubricating grease composition comprising (A) a base oil, (B) 5 to 10 wt. % of a urea compound, (C) 0.5 to 20 wt. % of at least one phosphorous compound selected from the group consisting of a phosphoric acid salt etc., and (D) 0.5 to 40 wt. % of a fatty acid metal salt. Aforementioned lubricating grease composition allows it to reduce the friction coefficient and prolong the endurance life significantly when it is applied onto surfaces of the sliding pair consisting of metal and plastic (especially glass-fiber-reinforced plastic) parts.

Abstract: An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, calcium hydroxyapatite, base oil, one or more converting agents, and one or more complexing acids if a complex grease is desired. The calcium sulfonate grease composition improves thickener yield and expected high temperature utility as demonstrated by dropping point. A method of making the composition comprising the steps of mixing the calcium sulfonate and base oil, adding the calcium carbonate either before or after conversion, adding one or more converting agents, and adding one or more complexing acids. All or a portion of one or more of the complexing acids may be added with or prior to the one or more converting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic functional component, which is subject to thermal or thermal and erosive stress and to which on at least one surface a coating is applied, whereby the coating consists of a binder phase, which consists at least largely of a phosphate, and a material embedded in the binder phase. In addition, the invention relates to a separating agent for preparing a layer of this type, and to a method for applying the coating to a functional component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a defoaming agent composition in gel form, of number 1 NLGI grade or harder, for application to the inside wall of a container, being a composition for defoaming bubbles generated from lubricating oil present within a container. The present invention further provides a method of defoaming lubricating oil characterised in that it includes a step of applying a defoaming agent composition in gel form, of number 1 NLGI grade or harder, to the inside wall of a container for lubricating oil and characterised in that this step is a step in which said defoaming agent composition is applied to the inside wall face at or above the oil surface of the lubricating oil, or higher than this.

Abstract: A method for improving wear protection in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil having a HTHS viscosity of less than 2.6 cP at 150° C. The formulated oil has a composition including a major amount of a lubricating oil base stock and a minor amount of metal phosphate nanoplatelets. The metal phosphate nanoplatelets are dispersed in the lubricating oil base stock sufficient for the formulated oil to pass wear protection requirements of one or more engine tests selected from TU3M, Sequence IIIG, Sequence IVA and OM646LA. Also provided are lubricating engine oil composition having improved wear protection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a macro-composition with a special structure. The structure includes a layered macro-composition made of a nanoparticle as an inner nucleus, an intermediate layer around the nucleus, and an outer layer intercalated with the nucleus or encapsulating the nucleus and the intermediate layer. A plurality of the layered macro-compositions is bonded together by bonds, so that each layered macro-composition is bonded to at least one other such layered macro-composition. Embodiments include a macro-composition made of three 3-layered macro-compositions joined in a chain by two bonds. These macro-composition assemblies may take the shape of layered macro-compositions bonded together in chains, or forming other shapes, such as rings. The layered macro-composition may be no more than about 100 nanometers in size, for example. The bonds of the complex macro-composition may have an average length of no more than about 100 nanometers, for example.

Abstract: A process for creating conversion coatings and spin, drawing, and extrusion finishes for surfaces, wherein the conversion coatings and spin, drawing, and extrusion finishes contain potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and one or more non-alkaline metals and/or one or more metalloids. The process comprises forming an aqueous solution of water, phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid, ammonium hydroxide, an alkali metal hydroxide, and one or more non-alkaline metals and/or one or more metalloids. The aqueous solution forms an anti-friction multilayer conversion and/or mixed element coating or a spin, drawing, and extrusion finish on a surface when applied to the surface, either directly without the use of applied external electromotive force, or as an additive in lubricating fluids.

Abstract: Lubricant oil and grease composition containing an additive package comprising wear-resistant additives in the form of nanoparticles, wherein the additives are a carbonate selected from the group consisting of a carbonate of a Group 1a alkali metal and a carbonate of a Group 2a alkaline earth metal, a sulfate of a Group 1a alkali metal or a Group 2a alkaline earth metal, a phosphate of a Group 1a alkali metal or Group 2a alkaline earth metal, a carboxylate of a Group 1a alkali metal and a carbonate of a Group 2a alkaline earth metal, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A composition that includes solid lubricant nanoparticles and an organic medium is disclosed. Also disclosed are nanoparticles that include layered materials. A method of producing a nanoparticle by milling layered materials is provided. Also disclosed is a method of making a lubricant, the method including milling layered materials to form nanoparticles and incorporating the nanoparticles into a base to form a lubricant.

Abstract: A Lubricant comprises a carboxylic-acid-amide which is based on aliphatic unbranched, alicyclic and/or aromatic chains with chain length from 2 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for a continuously variable transmission contains at a specific content: (A) a mineral oil or PAO having a sulfur content of 0.03 mass % or less and a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 1.5 mm2/s to 3 mm2/s; (B) a mineral oil or PAO having a sulfur content of 0.03 mass % or less and a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 5.5 mm2/s to 8 mm2/s; (C) PAO having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 30 mm2/s to 400 mm2/s; and (D) a polymethacrylate having a mass average molecular weight of 10000 to 40000, in which the total content of the components (C) and (D) is 19 mass % or more and the lubricating oil composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 5.5 mm2/s to 6.5 mm2/s and a kinematic viscosity at ?20 degrees C. of 680 mm2/s or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a dicarboxylic acid ester or a dicarboxylic acid amide as an antiwear agent. The invention further provides a lubricating composition suitable for the mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial synovial fluid composition that mimics the tribological and biochemical properties of human, osteoarthritic synovial fluid for in vitro testing of implantable materials. The artificial synovial fluid comprises new-born calf serum or alpha-calf serum (iron-free or iron-supplemented) that contains a specific total protein concentration, specific protein constituent fractions (albumin, ?-1 globulin, ?-2 globulin, ?-globulin, and ?-globulin), specific trace element concentrations (Ca, Mg, inorganic P, and Fe), and a specific low-molecular weight peptide concentration important for in vitro testing of implantable materials. In addition, the artificial synovial fluid contains a hyaluronic acid concentration and level of osmolality (preferably using phosphate buffered-saline solution) to mimic the thermal stability (transition mid-point temperature, enthalpy, and entropy) and pH level as measured clinically.

Abstract: A process for creating conversion coatings and spin, drawing, and extrusion finishes for surfaces, wherein the conversion coatings and spin, drawing, and extrusion finishes contain potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, silicon, and one or more non-alkaline metals. The process comprises forming a first aqueous solution of silicate, potassium hydroxide, and ammonium hydroxide; forming a second aqueous solution of water, phosphoric acid, ammonium hydroxide, an alkali metal hydroxide, and one or more non-alkaline metals, and then combining the first solution with the second solution to form a final solution. This final solution forms an anti-friction multi-layer conversion coating or a spin, drawing, and extrusion finish on a surface when applied to the surface, either directly or as an additive in lubricating fluids.

Abstract: A concentrate for producing a cooling and release agent for reusable casting dies such as a steel casting die, or a cooling and lubricating agent for machining with an active substance dissolved in water. The concentrate comprises 10 to 50 wt.-% of a protein based on the weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, which comprises a condensation product of a hydroxypolycarbox-ylic acid, such as 2,3-di-hydroxybutanedioic acid or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, with an N,N-di(hydrocarbyl)alkylenediamine, where each hydrocarbyl group contains 1 to 22 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the two hydrocarbyl groups is at least about 9, and the alkylene group contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for a heavy duty diesel engine comprises a base oil, at least 0.6 mass % of an ash-free antioxidant and an overbased magnesium-containing detergent. The detergent provides greater than 0.05 mass % Mg based on the mass of the composition. Bore polishing in the engine is reduced for a given level of exhaust gas ash production.

Abstract: A detoxification method for obtaining a pigment compound free from acute and chronic aquatic ecotoxicity by mixing at least one zinc-based component with good anti-corrosive properties but high toxicity-with a phosphate or hydrogen phosphate of a magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, strontium, aluminum, ammonium, or organic type or any other compound based on such cations, such as carbonates, oxides, silicates, phosphites, pyrophosphates or phosphonates, said phosphates or hydrogen carbonates or carbonates or oxides or silicates or phosphites or pyrophosphates freed from toxicity enabling a very considerable reduction of the toxic power of said zinc-based component, while maintaining the good anti-corrosive properties thereof.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, for use in household appliances, having a high degree of quietness, an excellent durability at high temperatures and rotational speeds, a low torque, and excellent fretting property; and a lubricant composition which can be sealed into the rolling bearing. The lubricant composition includes a base oil and a thickening agent. The base oil is a mixed oil having the following characteristics of (a) to (c): (a) The base oil consists essentially of a synthetic hydrocarbon oil and an ester oil; (b) A kinematic viscosity of the mixed oil at 40° C. is 40 to 70 mm2/second; (c) A mixing weight ratio between the ester oil of the mixed oil and the synthetic hydrocarbon oil thereof is 30:70 to 70:30. The thickening agent comprises a diurea compound shown by a formula (1): where R1 and R3 are a straight-chain alkyl groups having 9 to 22 carbon atoms respectively, and R2 is an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms. The lubricant composition is sealed into the rolling bearing.

Abstract: A grease composition for use in resin lubrication wherein at least one amine salt of an unsaturated or saturated fatty acid is incorporated in a grease base material which includes a base oil and a thickener, preferably wherein at least one fatty acid amine salt of the following general formula (1) is incorporated: RCOO?R?NH3? wherein either (i) R is an unsaturated by hydrocarbon group having from 15 to 21 carbon atoms, and R? is a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched hydrocarbon group having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; or (ii) R is a linear saturated hydrocarbon group having from 5 to 21 carbon atoms, and R? is an unsaturated hydrocarbon group having from 16 to 18 carbon atoms. The grease composition of the- present invention improves the lubricity between resin and resin or resin. and another material such as a metal.

Abstract: Grease composition for use in resin lubrication incorporating into a grease base material which includes a base oil and a thickener at least one saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms and/or fatty acid metal salt, being a metal salt of a linear saturated fatty acid having from 8 to 14 carbon atoms or a metal salt of an unsaturated fatty acid having from 16 to 22 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 unsaturated groups, the metal having a valence of from 1 to 4, wherein the thickener excludes said fatty acid metal salts.

Abstract: Grease composition for use in resin lubrication incorporating into a grease base material which includes a base oil and a fatty acid metal salt thickener at least one saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms and/or fatty acid metal salt, being a metal salt of a linear saturated fatty acid having from 8 to 14 carbon atoms or a metal salt of an unsaturated fatty acid having from 16 to 22 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 unsaturated groups, the metal having a valence of from 1 to 4 excluding fatty acid metal salts used for the thickener. The grease composition of the present invention gives satisfactory lubrication properties between resin and resin or resin and other material such as a metal.

Abstract: A crankcase lubricating oil composition comprising: (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; (B) as an additive component in a minor amount, an oil-soluble metal salt of a dithiophosphoric acid; (C) as an additive component in a minor amount, an oil-soluble carbodiimide compound; and, wherein the lubricating oil composition is contaminated with at least 0.3 mass %, based on the total mass of the lubricating oil composition, of a biofuel or a decomposition product thereof and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic functional component, which is subject to thermal or thermal and erosive stress and to which on at least one surface a coating is applied, whereby the coating consists of a binder phase, which consists at least largely of a phosphate, and a material embedded in the binder phase. In addition, the invention relates to a separating agent for preparing a layer of this type, and to a method for applying the coating to a functional component.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricant composition for generating a combined passivate and lubricating coating on a metal substrate with which the composition is brought into contact. The lubricant composition comprises an organic polymer and/or a wax dispersion; phosphates, preferably acid phosphate salts, and/or phosphoric acid; and optionally, a surfactant, a thickening aid, an anti-wear additive, a defoaming agent; a corrosion inhibitor; and/or a linear or branched hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The invention describes a wiper blade, in particular for windscreen wipers, which is at least partly provided with at least one coating, wherein the coating contains at least one indicator component for determining the layer thickness of the coating. The invention also describes a method for determining the layer thickness of a coasting of a wiper blade.

Abstract: A composition useful for lubricating an automatic transmission comprises an oil of lubricating viscosity and a hydrocarbyl amine with a hydrocarbyl group of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and having one or two additional groups of the structure —R3—NHC(O)R4, wherein R3 is an alkylene group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R4 is a hydrocarbyl group of 4 to 22 carbon atoms, or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or an aminoalkyl group.

Abstract: A finished lubricant having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. between about 90 and 1700 cSt that passes the 4 hour TORT B rust test, comprising: a) greater than 65 weight percent API Group III base oil, API Group IV base oil, polyinternal olefin base oil, or mixtures thereof; and b) between about 0.10 wt % and about 5 wt % solubility improver. The solubility improver has an aniline point less than 50° C., or even lower. The finished lubricant can additionally comprise a mixture of amine phosphates.

Abstract: A Lubricant comprises a carboxylic-acid-amide which is based on aliphatic unbranched, alicylic and/or aromatic chains with chain lengths from 2 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use as a lubricant for a transmission includes an oil of lubricating viscosity; a dispersant; a calcium detergent; a magnesium detergent; and an inorganic phosphorus compound. At least one of the dispersant or detergent components is borated.

Abstract: The invention relates to sheet metal or a sheet metal blank provided with a lubricant coating, especially an anti-corrosion oil of the Pre-Lube or Dry Lube variety. The sheet metal or sheet metal blank comprises a layer which is formed by applying a solution containing an organic phosphoric acid ester to the metal surface of the sheet metal. Sheet metal provided with said coating has excellent tribological properties.

Abstract: A composition including 1 to 20 weight percent of a compound having a traction coefficient of at least about 0.045, at least 50 weight percent of an oil of lubricating viscosity, a phosphorus compound and 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a derivative thereof, and having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of up to about 12 mm2/sec, is suitable for lubricating a transmission.

Abstract: An additive package, lubricant formulation with the additive package and method of improving gear lubricant properties with the additive package are disclosed. The additive package comprises at least one antiwear additive, at least one antioxidant additive, at least one rust inhibitor additive, at least one metal passivator additive, at least one defoamant additive wherein the composition has less than 3.5% phosphorous, less than 1.7% ppm nitrogen, less than 1000 ppm sulfur, less than 100 ppm metals and a TAN of less than 30.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition for manual transmissions which has anti-seizure properties for shift forks and can provide manual transmissions with excellent shifting characteristics though it has a low viscosity and can save fuel to be used in automobiles. The lubricating oil composition for manual transmissions comprises a lubricating base oil with a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 4 to 6 mm2/s, on the basis of the total mass of the composition, (A) 0.14 to 0.20 percent by mass in terms of magnesium of magnesium sulfonate, (B) 0.14 to 0.18 percent by mass in terms of zinc of a specific zinc dithiophosphate, (C) 0.3 to 0.5 percent by mass in terms of sulfur of a sulfur-containing extreme pressure additive other than zinc dithiophosphate, and (D) 0.02 to 0.05 percent by mass in terms of phosphorus of an alkyl phosphite, and having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 25 to 30 mm2/s.

Abstract: A lubricant composition of an oil, a dispersant viscosity modifier of a poly(meth)acrylate copolymer having a nitrogen-containing monomer in an amount to provide at least about 0.4 percent by weight nitrogen to the copolymer, and a succinimide dispersant prepared in the substantial absence of chlorine gives good performance as a transmission fluid.