Tanker and trailer hardware lubrication
Trailer post and moving-part lubrication
Also known as: Tanker-trailer post lubricant · Pup-trailer post lubrication · Anti-friction for trailer moving parts · Dry lubricant for transport hardware
Dry graphite film for trailer posts and moving hardware.
[ Technical summary ]
Posts and stems on tanker and pup trailers slide under load and outdoors. Grease picks up road mud and stops lubricating. A dry graphite film stays in the contact and does not attract water or dust. This application covers sliding trailer hardware; the fifth wheel is a separate use.
Each process needs a specific product and application method. ESGRAF selects the solution according to temperature, material, load, cycle, and application method.
[ Problem it solves ]
Lubricate trailer posts and moving parts without grease that turns into abrasive mud.
Processes
- Transport maintenance
- Trailer-hardware lubrication
Operating conditions
- Outdoor operation
- Load and repeated sliding
When it is suitable
- Posts or stems seize with mud and grease
- Trailer hardware operates outdoors
- Less dirt on the chassis and in the yard is required
When it may not be suitable
- The trailer manufacturer specifies a particular lubricant
- The hardware is worn or bent and requires repair
- The surface tolerates no black residue and there will be no cleaning stage
Process challenges
- Post seizing
- Contamination with road mud
- Irregular yard access
Advantages
- Does not form mud with road dust
- Stays in the contact under load
- Less mess than heavy greases
Limitations
- Does not replace fifth-wheel lubrication as an application
- May stain light-colored surfaces
- Performance depends on preparation and reapplication
[ Critical selection variables ]
These variables define the grade and the geometry. Actual values are confirmed against the grade datasheet.
- Load and its distributionDecisive
- Humidity and ambient conditionsDecisive
- Presence of abrasives or solidsRelevant
- Application methodRelevant
- Reapplication frequencyRelevant
- Counterface material and finishRelevant
[ Required material properties ]
Properties that guide selection. Numerical values come from each grade's datasheet.
Critical properties
- Lubricating film formation
- Friction coefficient
- Self-lubrication
- Thermal stability
Secondary properties
- Wear resistance
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