lubricator
Machine parts slickener
A lubricator is a person or device that applies lubricant—oil, grease, or other slippery substances—to reduce friction between moving parts.
In machinery, lubricators are often automatic systems that keep engines or gears running smoothly: The mechanic checked the lubricator before starting the press.
The term can apply to anyone doing the lubricating: He spent summers as a lubricator in the rail yard.
Slippery viscous fluid
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- teflonSlick polymer coating
wax · gel · petroleum · synthetic · mineral · viscosity · lithium · coolant
Performing routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- preventativeStopping something before it happens
- greasingApplying slippery substance
- schedulingAssigning times to events
checklist · technician · upkeep · overhaul · adjustment · reconditioning · cleaning · mechanic
Enclosed system of cogs
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- engineMachine producing motion
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
hydraulics · conveyor · actuator · motor · valve · injector · nozzle · dispenser
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- wearCarry on person
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
abrasion · coefficient · traction · adhesion · fretting · chafe · squeak · grip
Underground hydrocarbon reserve area
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- plantBotanical organism
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- productionMaking or generating something
assembly · automation · engineering · filtration · centralized · automatic · manual · reservoir
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
teflon · wax · gel · petroleum · synthetic · mineral · viscosity · lithium · coolant · spray
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- preventativeStopping something before it happens
- greasingApplying slippery substance
scheduling · checklist · technician · upkeep · overhaul · adjustment · reconditioning · cleaning · mechanic · tools
gearbox
Enclosed system of cogs
compressor · hydraulics · conveyor · actuator · motor · valve · injector · nozzle · dispenser · oiler
slippery
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
resistance · abrasion · coefficient · traction · adhesion · fretting · chafe · squeak · grip · drag
oilfield
Underground hydrocarbon reserve area
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- plantBotanical organism
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
production · assembly · automation · engineering · filtration · centralized · automatic · manual · reservoir · metering
- oilfield equipmentdrilling rig, oil rig, offshore rig, derrick, rotary drill
- oiling toolsoil can, oiler, grease gun, oil pump, oil dispenser
- steam trainslocomotive, steam engine, steam, steam locomotive, boiler
- bearingsball bearing, ball bearings, roller bearing, roller bearings, bearing
- train partsbogie, truck, trucks, wheel, wheelset
- wellhead partsChristmas tree, BOP, spool, choke, hanger
lubricatorobstructor
One who blocks progress
impediment · hindrance · obstacle · blocker · saboteur
- boundary lubricationThin protective film between surfaces
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