Industrial Assembly and Maintenance High-Performance Lubricants Selection Guide Molykote brand Smart Lubrication Solutions for Machine Components
Meet your lubrication challenges. Select proven, effective problem-solvers. High-performance industrial lubrication is needed for equipment operating under heavy loads, in harsh environments, exposed to heat and cold, and running at different speeds. With proper lubrication selecting the right lubricant for the job you can: Improve reliability Reduce energy waste Improve productivity Manage severe duty Extend equipment life Meet industry standards Increase sustainability Lubricant Selection: Not all lubricants are created equal. High-performance industrial lubricants, such as Molykote brand specialty lubricants from Dow Corning, are formulated to meet specific application conditions. Selecting the proper lubricant for a given application should always consider L.E.T.S. load, environment, temperature and speed. Loads can be heavy, moderate or light. Environments can be typical industrial settings or severe-duty, harsh or corrosive conditions. s can range from extreme heat to extreme cold. Speeds can vary from high to low and can include oscillating or static conditions. Generally, greases and oils work well with light to moderate loads, typical operating environments, normal temperatures and moderate to high speeds. Synthetic lubricants are more effective with static or high loads, in harsh environments, with extreme heat or cold, and at low to moderate speeds. 2 Industrial Assembly and Maintenance High-Performance Lubricants
Molykote brand Smart Lubrication Solutions: -driven options. Performance-matched results. Trusted in demanding applications and reliable for getting tough jobs done right, Molykote brand Smart Lubrication solutions from Dow Corning are proven, effective problem-solvers. Meet your lubrication challenges for machine. Take advantage of our innovative thinking, application expertise, global resources and local support. We have a full line of specialty lubricants ready to go to work for you: Molykote brand anti-seize pastes: Lubricating solids in oil help prevent galling, fretting corrosion, and seizure or damage under high loads. Even if the carrier oil evaporates or is squeezed out or thrown off, the solids maintain a reliable and strong lubricating film on metal surfaces. Molykote brand anti-friction coatings: Dry-film bonded lubrication provides long-term wear in dusty, dirty environments and on parts difficult to access for relubrication. Paintlike coatings dry to a slippery film that fills in surface roughness and optimizes wear-surface friction. Molykote brand industrial greases: Semi-solid lubricating materials provide severe-duty lubrication under high loads, in harsh environments, across wide temperature ranges and at various speeds. Some contain fluorosilicone oil for chemical and solvent resistance. Special additives enhance selected properties. Dow Corning brand and Molykote brand silicone compounds: Heavy-consistency, thermally and chemically stable materials are versatile as light-duty lubricants, non-curing sealants, release agents and moisture barriers. Some are certified for use in food and beverage processing, as well as uses involving potable water. Molykote brand solids and powders: Specialized additives help stabilize friction properties in engineered materials. A range of carefully formulated inorganic lubricating solids and powders can help reduce vibration and wear in metal-tometal and metal-to-plastic lubrication. Molykote brand oils and dispersions: Synthetic and mineral oils help carry performance additives and lubricating solids to wear surfaces. The solvent carrier evaporates and leaves a wet-film lubricant for reducing friction and wear. Molykote brand Smart Lubrication Solutions for Machine Components 3
Rolling Element Bearings Assembly/ pretreatment to metal -25 to +250 2 Prevention of fretting corrosion Molykote TP-42 Paste Operation to metal -30 to +130 General purpose; high loads Molykote BR-2 Plus Multi-Purpose -45 to +180 Synthetic; combinations of high load, temperature and speed (to 600,000 Dn) 3-40 to +150 Extreme high speeds; long life; low noise Molykote BG-20 Synthetic Bearing Molykote BG-555 Low Noise +10 to +160 Water-washout resistance; low speed Molykote 1122 Chain and Open Gear -30 to +150 Clean white; food-grade grease in NLGI #0, 1 or 2 Molykote G-0050FG White E.P. Bearing Molykote G-0051FG White E.P. Bearing Molykote G-0052FG White E.P. Bearing Molykote G-4501 Multi-Purpose Synthetic -40 to +177 Synthetic lubrication; moderate to high loads Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic -73 to +180 Wide temperature range Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium -20 to +290 Extreme high temperatures Molykote 41 Extreme High Bearing -40 to +200 High temperatures Molykote 44 High Bearing, Light Molykote 44 High Bearing, Medium -40 to +230 Solvent resistance; high load; high temperature; NLGI #2 Molykote 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing -65 to +250 High temperature; chemical resistance Molykote HP-300 Linear Motion Guides Operation to metal -25 to +120 General-purpose lubricant Molykote Multilub High Performance -25 to +110 High loads Molykote Longterm 2 Plus High Performance -40 to +180 High temperatures Molykote BG-20 Synthetic Bearing Pretreatment -65 to +175 High wear due to intermittent operation Molykote 3402-C LF Anti-Friction Coating Chain Drives d chains to metal +10 to +160 Water-washout resistance; high speeds Molykote 1122 Chain and Open Gear -25 to +150 High speeds; good penetration Molykote MKL-N Dispersion -40 to +230 Tacky paste; wide temperature range; water resistance Molykote P-40 Free Adhesive Lubricating Paste -180 to +450 Long-term lubrication Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating Oiled chains to metal Up to +200 (fluid) Up to +450 (dry) Depends on lubricating oil used High-temperature chains; MoS 2 content Extreme loads; high MoS 2 content Molykote M 30 Dispersion Molykote M 55 Plus Dispersion -10 to +200 High temperature; low volatility; no odor -50 to +120 Wide temperature range; PAO; food grade; tacky Molykote L-1428 High Chain Oil Molykote L-1468FG Synthetic Chain Oil 1 Estimated service temperature based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other factors, including the application environment. 2 resistance of solid lubricant; carrier base oil effective to 120 C. 3 Dn value = shaft size of bearing in mm x RPM. 4 Industrial Assembly and Maintenance High-Performance Lubricants
Valves, Packings, Seals & O-Rings Operation Sticking of rubber, metal, plastic parts to rubber; plastic to rubber Plastic to plastic; plastic to metal Dissimilar materials -40 to +204 General purpose sealant; NSF 51 and 61; FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Molykote 111 Valve Lubricant/Sealant -40 to +232 Higher temperatures/consistency Molykote 112 High Performance Lubricant/Sealant -22 to +232 Solvent resistance Molykote 3452 Chemical Resistant Valve Lubricant -40 to +204 Low volatility Molykote High-Vacuum -65 to +177 Swell rubber o-rings/dynamic seals Molykote 55 O-Ring -179 to +450 Gate valve riser screws Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating -40 to +163 Multipurpose; synthetic; food grade Molykote G-4500 Multi-Purpose Synthetic -40 to +177 Synthetic lubrication; moderate to high loads Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic -40 to +200 Silicone release agent Molykote Separator Spray Threaded Connections Assembly to metal -30 to +650 2 High temperature; no scattering of assembly torque Aluminum or stainless steel -30 to +1100 2 High temperature; general purpose; contains no lead or nickel -25 to +250 2 White product Molykote D Paste Molykote 1000 Solid Lubricant Paste Molykote HSC Plus Solid Lubricant Paste -30 to +300 2 White; food grade Molykote P-1900 Food Grade Paste -40 to +1500 2 Very high temperature; compatible with a wide range of high-temperature steels -40 to +1400 2 No corroding; extreme temperature; sulfur- and metal-free Molykote P-74 -Free Anti-Seize Paste Molykote P-37 Paste Disassembly to metal Loosen rusted parts Molykote Multigliss Spray Molykote Supergliss Corrosion Protective Lubricant Corrosion to metal -30 to +300 2 Corrosive environments Molykote Cu-7439 Plus High Copper Paste Power Screw Drives Operation to metal -30 to +130 General purpose Molykote Multilub High Performance Plastic to metal; plastic to plastic -30 to +130 General purpose Molykote BR-2 Plus Multi-Purpose -180 to +450 Dusty environments; extreme pressure Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating -73 to +180 Wide temperature range; long life Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium -40 to +230 Chemical resistance Molykote 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing 1 Estimated service temperature based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other factors, including the application environment. 2 resistance of solid lubricant; carrier base oil effective to 120 C. Molykote brand Smart Lubrication Solutions for Machine Components 5
Press Fit Joints Assembly to metal -35 to +450 2 Very low coefficient of friction Molykote G-Rapid Plus Paste -25 to +450 2 Medium coefficient of friction Molykote G-n Plus Solid Lubricant Paste -25 to +250 2 White product Molykote D Paste -30 to +300 2 White; food grade Molykote P-1900 Food Grade Paste Control Cables Operation -40 to +130 General purpose; semi-synthetic Molykote PG 75 High Performance Gears wire; cable to metal liner -73 to +180 Wide temperature range; low friction Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium -180 to +450 Dusty environments; low friction Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating Pretreatment to metal -25 to +450 2 Run-in lubricant Molykote G-Rapid Plus Paste Operation to metal to plastic; plastic to plastic In gearboxes to metal Depends on lubricating oil used -40 to +177 Synthetic lubrication; high loads Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic +10 to +160 Tacky grease Molykote 1122 Chain and Open Gear -40 to +230 Tacky paste; wide temperature range; water resistance Molykote P-40 Free Adhesive Lubricating Paste -180 to +450 Dusty environments Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating -70 to +250 Heat-cure bonded Molykote 106 Anti-Friction Coating -40 to +130 Multipurpose; semi-synthetic Molykote PG 75 High Performance -45 to +150 Multipurpose; synthetic; high loads; fiber reinforced -45 to +150 Multipurpose; synthetic; high loads; good adhesion Molykote EM-30L Molykote YM-103-73 to +180 Wide temperature range; low friction Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium -35 to +250 Very high temperatures; very good compatibility; resistant to chemicals Extreme loads; reduce energy Heavily loaded; slow speed; AW/EP additives Excellent AW properties; bronze friendly Synthetic; food grade Mineral oil; food grade 1 Estimated service temperature based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other factors, including the application environment. 2 resistance of solid lubricant; carrier base oil effective to 120 C. Molykote HP-870 Molykote M 55 Plus Dispersion Molykote L-21xx Synthetic Gear Oil Molykote L-11xx Synthetic Gear Oil Molykote L-11xxFG Synthetic Gear Oil Molykote L-01xxFG Gear Oil 6 Industrial Assembly and Maintenance High-Performance Lubricants
Slides, Guides & Tracks Operation to metal -30 to +150 Clean white grease; food grade Molykote G-0052FG White E.P. Bearing Plastic to plastic/metal Plain Bearings, Bushings & Sleeves -30 to +300 2 Clean white paste; food grade Molykote P-1900 Food Grade Paste -30 to +650 2 High temperatures Molykote 1000 Solid Lubricant Paste -25 to +450 2 High loads Molykote G-n Plus Solid Lubricant Paste -40 to +150 Multipurpose; synthetic; moderate loads; food grade Molykote G-4500 Multi-Purpose Synthetic -40 to +177 Synthetic lubrication; high loads Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic -180 to +450 Dusty environments Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating Aluminum surfaces; nonstaining Molykote form Wax Solution Molykote G-4501 Multi-Purpose Synthetic -73 to +180 Wide temperature range; long life Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium Pretreatment to metal -25 to +450 2 Run-in lubricant Molykote G-Rapid Plus Paste -70 to +200 Solventless run-in coating Molykote 7400 Anti-Friction Coating -180 to +450 Dusty environments Molykote D 321 R Anti-Friction Coating Operation to metal -30 to +130 General purpose Molykote BR-2 Plus Multi-Purpose Plastic/rubber applications -45 to +180 General purpose; synthetic Molykote BG-20 Synthetic Bearing -30 to +150 Clean white grease; food grade Molykote G-0052FG White E.P. Bearing -40 to +230 2 Tacky paste; wide temperature range; water resistance Molykote P-40 Free Adhesive Lubricating Paste -25 to +250 2 Clean white paste; food grade Molykote P-1900 Food Grade Paste -25 to +250 2 Prevention of fretting corrosion Molykote TP-42 Paste -40 to +177 Synthetic lubrication; high loads Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic -40 to +230 Chemical/solvent resistance Molykote 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing -40 to +130 Multipurpose; semi-synthetic Molykote PG 75 High Performance -50 to +140 Multipurpose; synthetic Molykote G-2003 High Performance -45 to +130 Multipurpose; synthetic; high loads; fiber reinforced -45 to +150 Multipurpose; synthetic; high loads; good adhesion Molykote EM-30L Molykote YM-103-73 to +180 Wide temperature range Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Light Molykote 33 Extreme Low Bearing, Medium -40 to +230 Solvent resistance Molykote 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing -40 to +200 Washout resistance; low speeds Molykote 111 Compound -35 to +250 Very high temperatures; very good compatibility; resistance to chemicals 1 Estimated service temperature based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other factors, including the application environment. 2 resistance of solid lubricant; carrier base oil effective to 120 C. Molykote HP-870 Molykote brand Smart Lubrication Solutions for Machine Components 7
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