Lubrication

thumb|Lubrication of a ship's steam engine [[crankshaft. The two bottles of lubricant are attached to the piston and move while the engine is operating.]] thumb|right|Bicycle chain laying in melted pure [[paraffin wax without additives, which has gained popularity as a bicycle chain lubrication since around 2020]]

tool for applying lubricant

can that holds oil for lubricating machines or filling oil lanterns

metal fitting used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants

bearings that use a thin film of pressurized gas to provide a low friction

Mechanical device that delivers controlled amounts of lubricant to multiple locations on a machine.

device fitted to a steam engine to supply lubricating oil