Crambe oil ‐ a potential new hydraulic oil and quenchant

Abstract

The technical properties of Crambe abyssinica oil prompted the co‐operation between a research institute and a lubricant producer to determine some possible industrial applications. The results confirm the special physico‐chemical characteristics of crambe oil which, compared with some vegetable or synthetic oils, shows a higher heat removal capability and interesting lubrication characteristics. The research establishes that crambe oil could be a good hydraulic fluid. These findings led to the cultivation of a suitable area with Crambe abyssinica to obtain a sufficient amount of oil for lubricant formulation on a commercial scale.

Citation

Lazzeri, L., De Mattei, F., Bucelli, F. and Palmieri, S. (1997), "Crambe oil ‐ a potential new hydraulic oil and quenchant", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 49 No. 2, pp. 71-77. https://doi.org/10.1108/00368799710163893