Facility Maintenance Using WD-40 Specialist Products

Managing raw material and manpower, optimizing production processes, and maintaining your machinery and tools are all just a part of shop life. Moral of the story? Running any industrial operation can take up a lot of time and present numerous challenges.

Shorten the list of challenges with WD-40 Specialist_® products.  These specialized products can assist with your daily facility maintenance endeavors.

WD-40 Specialist offers a range of solutions that are designed to keep your operations running smoothly and efficiently. Below we will explore the common challenges faced in an industrial environment like rust on machinery and tools, stuck nuts and bolts, or stubborn grease and grime on surfaces.

To start, we will look at how the range of Specialist Products produced by WD-40 can assist you in addressing rust.

Rust is a common occurrence in any industrial environment, be it a manufacturing plant, automotive shop or construction site; metal, moisture, and oxygen just don't mix well. Rust, in technical terms, is the oxidation of metal components in the presence of moisture and air. It not only affects the appearance of your machinery and tools, but it also affects their performance. Rusted tools lose structural integrity and the ability to withstand mechanical stress. Rust can also cause the parts of machinery to seize and lose their functionality. Then there is, of course, the headache of stuck nuts and bolts caused by rust, slowing down maintenance activities and creating numerous challenges to accessing other parts.

To tackle rust in an industrial operation, WD-40_® Brand developed WD-40 Specialist Penetrant and WD-40 Specialist Rust Remover Soak.

WD-40 Specialist_® Penetrant

Whether dealing with rusted parts that need to be loosened, like nuts and bolts, or removing light rust on the surfaces of machinery and tools, WD-40 Specialist Penetrant is the ideal choice. The penetrant uses capillary action to penetrate deep into crevices, threads and seams to break down the bonds of rust causing parts to stick together. This low-odor formulation penetrates up to two times faster than its competition, shortening the time required to free up stuck, frozen, or seized equipment and parts. This penetrant is safe to use on any metal, rubber, or plastic parts and prevents rust 10x longer than the competition.*

* Test Lab: WD-40 Co. Technical Center (Pine Brook, NJ); ASTM B117; Test date: 02/2021.

WD-40 Specialist_® Rust Remover Soak

For heavy cases of rust, there is no better solution than WD-40 Specialist Rust Remover Soak. Its powerful formulation quickly breaks down rust and restores surfaces to bare metal without the need for chipping, scraping, or scrubbing. It does not contain any caustic chemicals or harsh acids, and it is safe to use on steel and aluminum. Whether it is mild rust cases that require soaking for a few hours or severe cases that require an overnight soak, this rust remover soak can handle it all and ensure you bust rust.

Watch how WD-40 Specialist Penetrant can assist you in removing and preventing rust.

Proper lubrication in industrial environments is of paramount importance. It reduces wear and tear, increases the efficiency of machinery and extends its lifetime. The range of specialist lubricants provided by WD-40 Specialist is specifically engineered to ensure your machinery and tools are well-lubricated and that everything runs smoothly.

WD-40 Specialist_® Gel Lube:

WD-40 Specialist Gel Lube is a long-lasting lubricant, specifically formulated to resist water, displace moisture, and not drip.  Its thick formulation makes it ideal for vertical surfaces and high-speed moving parts that require non-fling properties, like motorcycle chains. It functions in temperatures ranging from -100°F to 500°F and is safe to use on various surfaces including metals, plastics and rubbers. It is great for lubricating gears, bearings, cables and chains.

But what if you’re in need of a mess-free lubrication solution?

WD-40 Specialist_® Dry Lube

WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube is a long-lasting dry lubricant that keeps your machinery running smoothly while not attracting any dirt, dust, or oil. It is perfect for machinery that requires cleanliness and maximum performance in dusty environments, like rotary saws. This lubricant dries quickly and leaves behind a long-lasting film that reduces friction and wear on machinery parts. It's able to provide lubrication in environments ranging from -50°F to 500°F.

WD-40 Specialist_® White Lithium Grease:

WD-40 Specialist White Lithium Grease is a heavy-duty lubricant that is ideal for metal-to-metal applications. It provides long-lasting lubrication and leaves behind a rust-inhibiting layer to protect metal tools and parts. It is great for lubricating and protecting automotive hinges, gears, pulleys and guide rails. It doesn't melt, freeze, or run in any harsh conditions, delivering performance in temperatures ranging from 0° F to 300° F. It is a great option for lubricating any metal equipment before placing it in storage because of its ability to maintain a protective barrier against rust and corrosion over extended periods of time.

Browse the full range of Specialist Lubricants produced by WD-40 to find the perfect product to protect and lubricate your machinery and tools.

Find The Right Lubrication Solution 

In any workshop or mechanical facility, grease is an unavoidable part of operating machinery. While lubrication is needed to help machines with moving parts, like motors and presses, run smoothly, too much grease can quickly cause problems.

Excessive grease can combine with contaminants like dirt or dust and lead to safety hazards such as employees slipping as well as machinery experiencing overheating, reduced efficiency, and eventual wear and tear. 

To safeguard your operations from the damaging consequences of excess grease, WD-40_® Brand developed its range of specialty cleaners and degreasers.

 

WD-40 Specialist_® Cleaner & Degreaser

WD-40 Specialist Cleaner & Degreaser is designed to cut through any grease and grime, ensuring clean and efficient operation.

This product works great on shop floors, machinery surfaces and commercial appliances. Its non-flammable formulation is engineered to be powerful on grease and grime, but safe on sensitive surfaces. It has added corrosion inhibitors to ensure you do not experience any flash rust.

WD-40 Specialist_® Degreaser

For tougher jobs, WD-40 Specialist Degreaser is the ideal solution. This degreaser works great on automotive and truck engines, tractors, forklifts, and any other machinery with heavy-duty grease and grime deposits. It is designed to break down and dissolve grease, grime, and caked-on oils thanks to its proprietary industrial-strength formulation. Unlike other industrial degreasers, our formula is safe to use on most surfaces including metals, plastics, rubber, glass and aluminum to name a few. We suggest that you test it on a small area first if you are unsure about its compatibility with your material.

What about applications where a more tailored approach is required?

WD-40 Specialist_® Degreaser & Cleaner EZ Pods

In high-temperature environments or where customizable degreasing solutions are needed, we recommend WD-40 Specialist Degreaser & Cleaner EZ-PODS. Thanks to the novel pod design, its cleaning strength can be customized to fit any task. For sensitive surfaces, simply drop one EZ-POD into 32 ounces of water in any container of your choice (use warm water for best results).  These EZ pods, with their non-abrasive and non-corrosive nature, are ideal to use for small removable parts and sensitive industrial equipment.

 

Browse our range of WD-40 Specialist Products to get rid of grease, dirt and grime.

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Managing any industrial operation may be challenging, but with WD-40 Specialist, we can guarantee that facility maintenance is one less challenge you’ll need to overcome.