Case Study: Leakage Protection in Washing Machines

Background

Washing machines and other appliances that operate at high loads often require additional protection from friction to prevent wear. A leading appliance manufacturer came to Nye after they noticed that the lubricant used in their gear assembly was leaking into the interior of their top-loading washing machine. This manufacturer needed Nye to replace the existing competitor’s lubricant with a water-resistant grease.

Challenge

• Can the lubricant protect gears from wear without leaking into the drum?

Solution

Instrument Grease 794A

A clay thickened, medium viscosity, ester blend grease.

• Great for high load applications
• Good water resistance
• Excellent wide temperature performance of -20 to 150°C