Help with Solid and Dry Film Lubricants specifications:
Composition / Chemistry
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| Fluoropolymer / PTFE (e.g., Teflon®) | Fluoropolymer solid lubricants include polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and are available in various forms, such as powder for dispersion into other fluids or liquid lubricants, sprayable coatings, or solid machinable shapes (e.g., sheets, films, tubes). Teflon®, a registered trademark of DuPont, consists of PTFE. | ||
| Graphite | Hexagonal or flake graphite is a solid lubricant material that maintains a low coefficient of friction up to 400° C (752° F). Graphite has a weak, platelet structure that flakes, shears, or wears away quickly, providing a lubricating action. Hexagonal graphite lubricants are available in various forms, such as powder for dispersion into other fluids or liquid lubricants; sprayable coatings, or solid machinable shapes. | ||
| Molybdenum / Metal Sulphide | Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a solid lubricant that maintains a low coefficient of friction up to 400° C (752° F). MoS2 solid lubricants are available in various forms, such as powder for dispersion into other fluids or liquid lubricants, sprayable coatings, or solid machinable shapes (e.g., sheets, films, tubes). | ||
| Silicone | Products contain silicone-based greases, oils, or fluids. Silicone fluids are synthetic and provide outstanding thermal and dielectric properties. | ||
| Wax / Stearate | Wax, paraffin, or stearate compounds are useful in lubrication, anti-corrosive, and anti-static applications. | ||
| Specialty / Other | Other unlisted or specialized chemistries. | ||
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Properties
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| Operating / Use Temperature | The operating temperature range for the fluid, oil, grease, or lubricant. | ||
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| Density / Specific Gravity (@15.6°C, 60°F): | Specific gravity is density normalized to water or another standard. Density is the mass per unit volume of a material. | ||
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| Thermal Conductivity | Thermal conductivity is a measure of a fluid's ability to transfer heat. | ||
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| Dielectric Strength | Dielectric strength is the maximum voltage field that a material can withstand before electrical breakdown occurs. | ||
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Applications & Features
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| Aerospace | Products are designed or suitable for aerospace or aircraft applications. | ||
| Automotive / Transportation | Products are designed or suitable for automotive or transportation applications. | ||
| Bearings | Products are designed or suitable for bearing lubrication applications. | ||
| Combustion Engines | Products are designed or suitable for combustion engine applications. | ||
| Compressors / Piston Pumps | Products are designed or suitable for compressor or piston pump applications. | ||
| Electrical / Electronic | Products are designed or suitable for electrical or electronic applications, such as lubricating contacts or releasing component from molds or dies. | ||
| Food Grade / Contact (FDA H1) | Products are food grade, FDA H1, or similar approved, for lubrication applications in processing equipment where contact with food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals may occur. | ||
| Machine / Gears | Products, such as gear lube or spindle oils, are designed or suitable for machinery, gears, gearing, ways, or final drives. | ||
| Marine | Products are designed or suitable for marine, ship, dockyard, or boat applications. | ||
| Metal Working | Metal working fluids are straight oils, soluble oils, semi-synthetic, and synthetic fluids that facilitate a wide variety of operations involving the working or modification of metals by metal removal, forming, or heat treating processes. Metal removal fluids are used in machining or metal cutting, grinding, lapping, and honing operations. They are also used in stamping, forging, drawing, coining, rolling, piercing, cold heading, and wire/bar/rod drawing operations. Metal protecting fluids are used primarily for fingerprint displacing and indoor/outdoor storage. Metal treating fluids are used primarily for metal quenching operations. Drawing and forming fluids are similar or identical in composition to metal cutting fluids, but are used in different ways. | ||
| MIL-SPEC / Military | Products are designed or suitable for MIL-SPEC or military applications. | ||
| Process Equipment | Products are designed or suitable for process equipment applications. | ||
| Specialty | Other unlisted, proprietary or specialty features, applications or functions. | ||
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| Anti-Seize / Thread Compound | Anti-seize compounds, anti-stick compounds, and thread lubricants are applied to threads to prevent binding or sticking. The bolts or fasteners are tightened and then loosened and removed for disassembly or repairs. | ||
| Biodegradable | Products are designed or suitable to decompose or break down into harmless chemicals when released into the environment. | ||
| Corrosion Inhibitor / Rust Preventative | Corrosion inhibitors in a coolant or heat transfer fluid prevent internal surfaces from corroding by inhibiting corrosive compounds in the water used to dilute the fluid. Rust preventative oils, greases or fluid products leave a film that physically prevents water or corrosive chemicals from reaching a metal surface. | ||
| EP (Extreme Pressure / Active) | Extra pressure (EP) additives include chemically active agents such as sulfur, phosphorous, or chlorinated compounds that are reactive and form a film to prevent seizure, sticking or surface adhesion under loads causing high pressure conditions. | ||
| Aerosol / Spray | Lubricants, coolants, or fluid products are designed or suitable for forming aerosols for spraying or misting applications. Flammable oils or lubricant should not be aerosolized in order to avoid producing an explosion hazard. | ||
| Mold Release / Release Agent | Films form lubricating oils, solid lubricants, waxes, or fluids that prevent other materials from sticking or adhering to an underlying surface. Unlike permanent non-stick coatings, release agents typically require replenishment. Some mold releases fall into this category. | ||
| Sealing / Barrier | Products are designed for or providing sealing or barrier functions. | ||
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