Historic drawbridges can use over 100 gallons of grease in their massive lifting mechanisms to raise thousands of tons of steel and concrete. The grease must work in all weather conditions, from freezing winters to hot summers, while resisting water spray from the river below. Modern drawbridges often use synthetic greases that can last years between maintenance cycles, compared to older petroleum greases that needed replacement every few months. Some famous urban drawbridges open dozens of times daily for ships, putting extreme stress on their lubrication systems.
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