Tribology

The tribology overview provides useful help. Find out about tribology, different types of lubricants and special food-safe lubricants. Use the glossary as a reference. Learn more about additives and gain an overview of current standards and test procedures.

Tribology

Tribology is concerned with the scientific characterisation of friction, wear and lubrication and the development of technologies serving to optimise frictional processes.


A distinction is made between "tribomechanical" and "tribochemical" effects.

Basic Knowledge Of Tribology

Basic knowledge of tribology

Several billion Euros of economic losses are caused every year through friction and wear. In order to reduce these cost extensive snags, tribological research is carried out. On this basis, companies then occupy themselves with specific knowledge, such as OKS Spezialschmierstoffe GmbH with the development of high-performance lubricants.

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Types of lubricants

Types of lubricants

Tribology is concerned with the scientific characterisation of friction, wear and lubrication and the development of technologies serving to optimise frictional processes.

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Standards / Tests

Standards / Tests

In many sectors, standards that apply to lubrication technology have been defined. We have compiled a list of these for your convenience. The relevant test procedures are also presented.

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