Steel Shield Technologies'' mechanism of
operation is based upon advanced methods of
Tribology that improve lubricity and load carrying capacity.
This, in turn, improves surface characteristics while
simultaneously creating a stable chemical Advanced
Boundary Film on the contacting metal surfaces of whatever
equipment in which it is added. The process of Advanced
Boundary Film formation is achieved through a unique
combination of long-chain halogenated hydrocarbons and
other proprietary additives that are highly stable and noncorrosive
to the equipment''s metal parts, and pose no threat
to the environment or waste oil recovery systems. Steel
Shield reacts chemically, under thermal conditions with the
contacting metal surfaces, to form a complex surfaceattaching
film of protection. Steel Shield''s characteristics
are "electro-negative", which causes it to seek out and affix
itself to the metallic surface areas. During this process,
surface smoothing is accomplished, resulting in improved
spread characteristics of the surfaces themselves. The final
state of the opposing metal surfaces increases the fluid film
strength even more, resulting in greatly reduced wear while
imparting extreme pressure (EP) properties to the opposing
metal surfaces. The result is a virtual elimination of
frictional wear and significant cooling of the entire lubricated
area yielding higher energy savings and reduced metallic
debris and acids in the oil. This is extensively proven through
elemental oil analysis and Ferrography of the used oil,
before and after the use of Steel Shield''s Advanced Boundary
Film Technology