Industrial lubricants are oils, fluids, greases, and other compounds that reduce friction, adhesion, wear, or exclude moisture. Its primary function is to coat solid surfaces with a liquid layer. They are used to change surface properties, regulate temperature or remove deposits. The ideal lubricant minimizes solid-to-solid contact, reducing any friction that could impede movement and cause wear.

They are used in many areas such as engine lubrication, lubrication of hydraulic systems, lubrication of chain - bearing - bearing and gears, corrosion prevention, metal cutting and forming processes.