Home/Product selection

ENGINEERING SELECTION GUIDE

Define the conditions before the product.

Structure materials, temperature, load, speed, process and life to narrow candidates for evaluation.

SINCE 2000 CONDITIONS BEFORE PRODUCTS

Mechanical evaluation of materials

EUBO APPLICATION NOTES

Start with the component

Select a review area, then connect the conditions to materials, documents and an enquiry. Start even without a grade.
  1. 01Component & issue
  2. 02Area & conditions
  3. 03Materials & records
  4. 04Enquiry

COMPONENT

Plastic gears and reduction mechanisms

Select a number to explore the review point.

Compare actuation resistance and tooth condition alongside noise.

Read the application note

CONDITIONS TO REVIEW

01 / 03

Teeth & mating material

Record polymer grade, mating material and tooth condition. Review lubricant compatibility on the actual parts.

  1. Polymer grade and mating material
  2. Minimum/maximum temperature and starting conditions
  3. Dose, load, speed and target cycles
Use this checklist in an enquiry

This checklist starts the review. Confirm grade suitability and adoption on actual materials and operating conditions.

MANUFACTURING & APPLICATIONS

What do you need to lubricate?

EUBO manufactures greases, lubricating oils and film lubricants for these applications. Start with the component you need to lubricate.

Robots & precision reducers

Greases and gear oils for RV and strain-wave robot reducers.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

RV reducer grease

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Strain-wave reducer grease

Grease selection for strain-wave reducers, including the flexspline and wave-generator interfaces. Review shear behaviour and drive efficiency.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Precision robot gear oil

Oil lubrication for precision robot gearboxes. Match viscosity, gear materials, sealing and lubrication method to the reducer.

Bearings & industrial machinery

Lubrication around load, temperature, water exposure and supply method.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Industrial gear oil

Gear oils for enclosed industrial drives. Review viscosity, load, water ingress and the required maintenance interval.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Central lubrication grease

Greases for central lubrication of guides, ball screws and machine elements. Confirm pumpability and metering-system compatibility.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Water-Resistant Grease

Grease options for bearings exposed to water and heavy loads. Review washout resistance, corrosion and mechanical stability.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Corrugator Bearing Grease

Grease selection for corrugator bearings near heated rolls. Define bearing temperature, steam exposure, speed and relubrication conditions.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

High-temp bearing grease

Grease selection for bearings at elevated temperatures. Compare base-oil and thickener systems, speed, load, oil separation and wear.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Low-temp precision grease

Greases for precision mechanisms starting in cold conditions. Compare starting and running torque across the required temperature range.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Heavy-Duty Bearing Grease

Plastic gears & precision motion

Small gears, optical mechanisms, linear guides and controlled feel.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Quiet plastic-gear grease

Grease selection for small plastic gears and plastic-to-metal interfaces. Review starting torque, noise and material compatibility.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Silicone mechanism grease

Silicone-based grease options for selected plastic mechanisms. Confirm resin compatibility and adjacent process requirements.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Fluorinated precision grease

Fluorinated grease options for precision mechanisms where evaporation and migration matter. Define optical cleanliness and torque requirements.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Damping greases

Controlled feel in knobs, hinges and buffer mechanisms. Compare torque and return time across temperatures.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Linear & precision oils

For linear guides and guide mechanisms in laser-processing equipment. Review viscosity, oil dose and migration.

Seals, vacuum & fluorinated lubrication

O-rings, valves, vacuum joints and demanding operating environments.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Seal lubricating compound

Lubricating compounds for valves, O-rings and elastomer seals. Select around seal material, media and operating torque.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

High-vacuum seal compound

Sealing compounds for specified vacuum joints. Confirm vacuum level, outgassing, material compatibility and leakage requirements.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Fluorinated bearing & seal grease

For bearings and seals under demanding temperature or chemical conditions. Review the base fluid, thickener and actual operating conditions for each grade.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Fluorosilicone grease

Fluorosilicone grease selection for specified bearings and seals exposed to chemicals. Review fluid exposure and material compatibility.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

PFPE Precision Grease

PFPE grease for hot bearings, valves, seals and precision equipment. Review temperature, load and material compatibility.

Electronic thermal interfaces

Thermal materials for component-to-heat-sink contact surfaces.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Thermal Interface Grease

Non-curing thermal-interface greases for electronic parts and heat sinks. Review bond-line thickness, thermal resistance and pump-out.

Film lubrication & anti-squeak

Lubricating films for optics, small sliding parts and interior interfaces.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Precision film lubricants

Thin-film lubrication for internal optical mechanisms and small sliding parts. Confirm the surface condition after drying for each grade.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Anti-squeak film lubricants

Film lubricants for low-load interior interfaces affected by stick-slip noise. Review substrate compatibility, film formation and durability.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Semi-wet film lubricants

Semi-wet film lubrication for internal optical mechanisms and small plastic sliding parts. Review the treated surface and repeated operation.

Assembly, fasteners & mould release

Materials for assembly, anti-seize, threaded fasteners and moulding.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Assembly & anti-seize paste

Pastes for assembly, running-in and prevention of galling on specified metal interfaces. Select the solid lubricant for the contact pair.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Copper Anti-Seize Paste

Assembly lubricating paste with copper for metal threads and joints. Review friction, metal compatibility and later disassembly.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Threaded Fastener Lubricant

Assembly lubricating paste for bolt and nut threads. Review friction, tightening torque, preload and later disassembly.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Mould Release Lubricant

Release-agent options for moulding processes. Review mould and resin compatibility, transfer and subsequent painting or bonding.

Food & beverage machinery

A food-machinery application category across base-oil types. Check the exact grade, contact conditions and registration.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Food-machinery grease

Grease selection for food-processing machine elements. Confirm the exact grade, contact scenario and required registration documents.

Fluorinated oils & process fluids

Liquid materials for oil lubrication, heat transfer and vapour-phase soldering.Explore applications & products

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Fluorinated lubricating oils

For oil-lubricated mechanisms. Select around viscosity, evaporation, oil supply and the operating environment.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Fluorinated thermal fluid

Fluorinated heat-transfer fluids for specified thermal-control systems. Review operating range, viscosity, heat-transfer properties and materials.

EUBO APPLICATION RANGE

Vapour-phase soldering fluid

Process fluids for vapour-phase soldering. Match vapour temperature and distillation range to the soldering process and equipment.

CHOOSE A MATERIAL FAMILY

Selection checklists by material

01
Lubricants

Lubricants

Narrow evaluation candidates by temperature, load, speed, materials and motion quality.

01Temperature rangeStart-up, running and thermal cycles
02Load and speedContact load, speed and duty cycle
03Plastics, metals and elastomersGrade, material and surface finish
04Starting torque and noiseTorque and noise test conditions
05Fill quantity and lifeLocation, quantity and target cycles
06Regulatory scopeApplication, market and required records
02
Adhesives & sealants

Adhesives & sealants

Evaluate material and dispensing by substrates, gap, cure process, strength and takt time.

01Substrates and preparationMaterial, preparation and cleaning
02Bond area and gapJoint geometry, tolerance and depth
03UV, heat or moisture cureEquipment, exposure and heat limits
04Strength and flexibilityLoad direction and displacement
05Dispensing and takt timeFlow, dose and assembly time
06Heat, humidity and reworkHumidity, life and disassembly
03
Functional coatings

Functional coatings

Define target, function, film thickness, application, cure and inspection as one process.

01Board, part or surfaceProtected part and surface condition
02Moisture, insulation and oilEnvironment and required protection
03Coverage and film thicknessMethod, coverage and thickness
04MaskingContacts and areas to exclude
05Cure and inspectionCure conditions and film inspection
06Repair and environmentRepair, chemicals and temperature

DRY-FILM LUBRICATION

Selecting a lubricating film

Select films containing solid lubricants by treated surface condition and sliding requirements.

Surfaces and materials
Materials, clearance, pressure and solvent compatibility
Application and drying
Dose, film thickness, drying conditions and residue
Sliding and endurance
Friction, wear, particle transfer and repeated motion

FORMULATION & LIQUID MATERIALS

Ingredient & fluid selection

Ingredient and fluid reviews define the additive role, formulation or cleaning process separately from finished adhesive and lubricant selection.

Advanced materials & additives

Photoinitiators, reactive monomers and epoxy materials for electronic formulations, alongside organic synthesis intermediates, custom synthesis and tailored formulation additives.

  • Formulation and intended additive role
  • Chemical identity, purity and impurities
  • Loading, process and storage conditions
View the family and review fields

Fluorinated fluids

Electronic fluorinated fluids and hydrofluoroethers (HFE). Review chemistry, grade and process for electronic and precision cleaning, solvent and thermal-management uses.

  • Chemical name, CAS and composition
  • Substrate, contamination and temperature
  • Solubility, residue and recovery process
View the family and review fields

SELECTION PROCESS

From screening to testing

  1. 01Application and component
  2. 02Operating conditions
  3. 03Candidate materials
  4. 04Evaluation method
  5. 05Application and production check

EUBO · PRIVACY

Cookies & storage settings

These choices apply to this browser. Browsing or scrolling does not give permission for optional purposes.

Essential site & enquiry features

Used for privacy preferences, enquiry continuity, unsent text and attachments, and reply status. This storage is not used for analytics or advertising.

Always on

If optional tools are added, we will ask for a new choice. Preferences are valid for up to 180 days and can be changed through Cookie settings in the footer.