Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Extreme Pressure Lubricant (EP)
Oil specially compounded with additives to produce a tenacious film, preventing the oil from being squeezed out between surfaces under high loading. It is used on, for example, gear teeth, particularly in the crown wheel and pinion. |
