ABSTRACT
Timber harvesting and papermaking push the limits of lubrication technology. In timber harvesting, rugged terrain, extreme temperatures, and the sheer mass of the crop place unparalleled strain upon equipment. In papermaking, the economics of a global market mandate large capital investments, high productivity, and extraordinary equipment reliability. As a result, these industries demand topflight lubricants and lube management practices. Both applications are frequently in close proximity to precious natural resources — wilderness and fresh water. Consequently lubricants for these applications are increasingly formulated to maximize lubricant longevity and minimize environmental impact. This chapter reviews features of lubricant selection, application, and management that are to some extent unique to industries that largely rely on forests for their prime raw material.
