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Anti-Friction Coatings Selection Guide
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Advantages of Anti-Friction Coatings
Molykote Anti-Friction Coatings are bonded, dry-film lubricants
that provide superior lubrication in harsh operating conditions and
environmental extremes. They are economical to apply, long lasting
and valued in uses where other lubricants fail. Compared to typical
lubricating pastes and greases, Molykote Anti-Friction Coatings have
a number of advantages. They provide:
• Dry, clean lubrication unaffected by dust, dirt and moisture;
• Lifetime lubrication without aging, evaporation or oxidation;
• Rust prevention without surface treatments like galvanizing;
• Nonflammable, non-staining protection on metals and plastics;
• Controlled film thickness for exact load-bearing capabilities;
and,
• Fully effective lubrication even after prolonged shutdown.
How Anti-Friction Coatings Work
Molykote Anti-Friction Coatings have solid lubricant particles
dispersed in carefully selected blends of resin and solvents. The
volume concentration of lubricants and choice of raw materials are
important for the lubricating and corrosion-protection properties.
Once applied to a metal or plastic, these paint-like solutions bond
to the coated surface and provide a slippery lubricating film that is
dry and clean. The film covers all surface roughness and optimizes
metal-to-metal, metal-to-plastic or plastic-to-plastic friction even
under extreme loads and working conditions.
Application Engineering
Dow Corning offers more than just materials. Molykote application
facilities, our Lubricants Expertise Centers, are an especially strong
asset of our technology leadership. These dedicated laboratories are
equipped with the most common application machines and staffed with
coating experts. These centers can produce coated samples, optimizing
the coating effectiveness from prototype to production, for the exact
Smart Lubrication solutions you need. Our customer support and
consulting services can also provide you with coating-line designs,
process improvement ideas and coating-shop recommendations.
Wide Application Range
As fail-safe lubricants valued by the world’s leading vehicle
manufacturers, Molykote Anti-Friction Coatings are widely used in
automotive applications to increase:
• Driving comfort by reducing noise and vibration;
• Performance by providing long-term lubrication;
• Safety by keeping inaccessible parts working; and
• Reliability by withstanding harsh operating conditions.
Molykote Anti-Friction Coatings are especially trusted for uses
where maximum wear endurance is needed and where other types
of lubricants cannot be applied. For adding lifetime lubrication to
body and interior parts, cutting engine friction losses, or achieving
as-designed performance from vehicle operating systems, Molykote
expertise can meet your Smart Lubrication™ needs – exactly!