Understanding PAG- and PAO-Based Lubricants

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Understanding PAG- and PAO-Based Lubricants
Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) and polyalphaolefin (PAO) are two synthetic lubricant options for industrial applications. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each can help end-users decide which option is best for a given application.
Why Synthetic Lubricants?
According to analysis conducted by Kline & Co., more than 78% of all lubricant requirements in the world annually are met with the use of mineral oil-based fluids. The use of mineral oil-based lubricants in the world, however, is decreasing. The use of synthetic or “man-made” lubricants in various industrial and automotive applications are becoming commonplace and continues to expand into applications where only mineral oil-based fluids had been used. Reasons to change from mineral oil-based lubricants to synthetics despite the increase in cost include:

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