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Lubrication Beyond Oil and Grease

From Molykote® from Dow Corning

Tribology - the science and engineering
of interacting surfaces in relative
motion - is used to study effects of
different lubricants on friction and
wear. Starting with a discussion of
basic tribosystems and types of lubrication
regimes, this paper describes
different forms of lubrication, including
solid lubricants and how they
function. Evidence is provided that
anti-seize pastes and anti-friction
coatings, fortified with different types
and levels of solid lubricants, can
provide effective lubrication beyond
oils and greases in certain applications
and support oils and greases in other
applications. Available as Molykote®
brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions
from Dow Corning, these anti-seize
pastes and anti-friction coatings
(AFCs) can reduce wear, optimize
friction and perform under extreme
environmental conditions.

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