Industrial Oils
TECHNOFLUID KNITTING OIL
Textile Lubricant
TECHNOFLUID Knitting Oil is a premium-quality textile lubricant specially formulated for lubrication of knitting machine components.
Manufactured from carefully selected highly refined base oils with advanced additive technology to ensure smooth and trouble-free knitting operations.
Provides excellent lubricity while maintaining low volatility and low misting characteristics.
Designed to minimize yarn breakage and needle wear, ensuring consistent fabric quality.
Easily washable from finished fabrics without staining or residue.
Key Benefits
Excellent lubricating properties reduce friction between needles, sinkers, and cams.
Minimizes needle wear and machine downtime.
Low volatility reduces oil consumption and oil mist formation.
Non-staining formulation ensures clean fabric appearance.
Excellent washability allows easy removal during fabric processing.
Provides good oxidation stability, extending oil life during continuous operations.
Improves machine efficiency and fabric uniformity.
Applications
Recommended for lubrication of:
Circular knitting machines
Flat knitting machines
Hosiery and garment knitting machines
Suitable for use with:
Cotton, polyester, nylon, and blended yarns
Applicable in high-speed knitting operations.
Typical Uses
Textile knitting operations requiring clean, non-staining lubrication.
Machines operating continuously at high speeds.
Operating Characteristics
Maintains stable viscosity during prolonged machine operation.
Compatible with commonly used textile machine materials and seals.
Low odor and operator-friendly formulation.
Specifications
| Characteristics | Test Method | Typical Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | Clear & Bright |
| Colour | ASTM D1500 | ≤ 1 |
| Base Oil Type | — | Highly Refined Mineral |
| Density @ 29.5°C, g/ml | ASTM D4052 | 0.84 – 0.850 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt | ASTM D445 | 20 – 32 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt | ASTM D445 | 4.0 – 5.5 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | ≥ 95 |
| Flash Point (COC), °C | ASTM D92 | ≥ 190 |
| Pour Point, °C | ASTM D97 | -6 |
| Volatility | ASTM D972 | Low |
| Washability | In-house | Excellent |
| Staining Tendency | In-house | Non-staining |
| Odour | — | Mild |
| Copper Corrosion (3 hrs @ 100°C) | ASTM D130 | 1a |
| Oxidation Stability | ASTM D943 | Excellent |
| Mist Formation | In-house | Very Low |