As a high-intensity manufacturing process necessitating high temperatures and high frequency operations, many issues can arise during the manufacturing process, these include:

High temperature breakdown: A thermally weak lubricant can cease effectiveness due to formulation breakdown. A specially formulated high-temperature lubricant can resist thermal breakdown, evaporation, and carbonisation. Ensuring this maintains proper viscosity and forms a stable film on moving parts, preventing metal-to-metal contact even at 200°C+, which is common in stenter machines.

Frequent downtime and maintenance: A high performance lubricant keeps operations moving smoothly and protects machine components against wear. This enables machines to run longer without maintenance, minimising the risk of sudden breakdowns or stoppages and extending the intervals between servicing. As a result, manufacturers experience less downtime and higher productivity.

Contamination from Fibres and Chemicals: A specially designed textile-based chain oil can repel water, resist chemical attack, and remain stable in dusty environments. Their formulation includes detergents or dispersants that prevent debris from accumulating and protect moving parts from fibre buildup, corrosion, and chemical degradation.

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Compliance: A low-friction chain oil can reduce the energy required to operate machinery. This can lead to reduced power consumption and operating costs as a result. Biodegradable or low-toxicity options also help companies meet environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Equipment Lifespan and Capital Investment Protection: By minimising the friction through lubrication, excessive heat, corrosion/wear on the bearings, chains, gears, and motors found in the manufacturing process. This protects expensive textile machinery from premature failure, reduces capital expenditure on replacements, and improves return on investment.

During the manufacturing of textiles, belts are utilised for large weaving and cloth machines. To ensure that chains within the belts continue to run and operate effectively, lubricating chain oil is essential for reducing wear between parts and decreasing maintenance over time.

For a lubricating oil to meet the demands of the textiles industry it must meet a number of requirements.

These include:

• A chain oil for use in the textiles industry must have a high resistance to oxidisation which ensures that it yields a longer ‘in service wet life’
• It must be able to significantly reduce carbonisation within the textile manufacturing plant
• A chain oil must offer strong thermal stability extending lubrication frequency
• Must over anti-wear additives that reduce friction and wear between the components within the belt

When deciding which chain oil might be right for your textile-related needs, it’s worth considering the specifics of your operations. This will usually involve speaking to an expert to help define your manufacturing requirements.

The chain oils specifically designed for use in textile manufacturing include:

• Molychain TS-250/300: This range of products is specifically designed to help with the maintenance and operations of textile stenters and ceramic ovens.
• Molychain HX-100: A high-performance, synthetic chain lubricant designed for use on belts and conveyors.

In fast-paced industries like textile manufacturing, efficiency is everything. Maximising the capabilities of machines, belts, chains and weaves is paramount to the continued success of textile operations.

Chain oils, lubricants and greases can improve the performance and conditions of a textile facility in several ways.

They should aim to eliminate carbon build-up and improve working conditions within the factory. Chain oils should also look to reduce maintenance and downtime within the factory, improving the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

By employing a chain oil you can reduce chain breakage and the need for maintenance within the machines. This can reduce operating costs as a result contributing to a more productive manufacturing process.

This leads to significant energy savings and a reduction in machine downtime, which in turn increases the overall production speed and quality. Effective lubrication can helps in maintaining consistent performance levels of machinery, ensuring that textiles are produced to the highest standards.

A chain oil should also improve overall cleanliness within the machines and factory as a whole, leading to a better working environment and conditions for employees. – Molyslip’s Molychain TS-300 Reduces Carbon Build Up on Brukner Stenter

When using a specific product like a lubricating chain oil it’s important to apply them effectively to get the best possible results. When using these products speaking to an expert is always advised for the best results.

Speak to a member of our technical services team today.

For optimal application of a chain oil within your texture manufacturing process:

1. Regular Monitoring: Frequently check lubrication levels and chain condition to determine the need for reapplication.
2. Proper Application Methods: Use spray, brush, or automatic lubrication systems to ensure even distribution across the chain.
3. Correct Lubricant Selection: Choose a chain oil that matches the operating conditions (temperature, lubricator viscosity ratings, load, environment) of your machinery.

Following these practices ensures that chains operate smoothly, reduces the need for maintenance, and prolongs the life of textile machinery.

Minimizing environmental impact within the textile industry is an increasing area of focus for operations.

Molyslip is a company committed to delivering products sustainably. From adopting more eco-friendly methods to our manufacturing process to adopting more environmentally conscious bases and products within our range.

Since 2019, Molyslip has continued to innovate and adapt to become a carbon-neutral provider of industrial lubricants and solutions.

Being environmentally friendly is vitally important to us as a business and it’s an area we consider ourselves industry-leaders within.

As a business, we continue to strive for excellence as we continue to push ourselves towards further sustainable goals and a carbon-positive footprint.

As part of Molyslip’s service, we offer the best industry lubricant aftercare available.

We see each business dealing as a partnership, which means that working with Molyslip gives you access to our team of experts and their industry expertise. Our service extends far beyond the sale of our lubricants and comes with the assurance that you have access to our expert guidance and advice.

Our service includes comprehensive site visits, working alongside your technicians to ensure that our lubricants are being implemented in the most efficient way possible.

We also offer our on-site, state-of-the-art, laboratory that allows us to test samples and give further solutions ensuring that you get the very best outcomes for your textile industry requirements.