Other protection products

Necessary precautions for solving temporary protection problems

We have already seen that there is a wide variety of temporary protection films available. So far, however, we have only looked at products specifically designed for this purpose. Many other products contribute to protection, either by reinforcing it to the point of making the use of a special product unnecessary, or, on the contrary, by hindering it.

Lubricating oils and greases leave a protective film on the components they lubricate; for a relatively short downtime, this film will be sufficient. For example, an engine oil will protect the engine internally, but for longer standstills (e.g. winter storage of agricultural machinery), it is advisable to use a protective oil compatible with the operating oil.

Rolling oils, machining,...