Overview
Key to Dicronite® dry lubrication’s wide range of applications are its:
- Ultra-low coefficient of friction (u=0.030)
- Precision film thickness of 0.5 microns maximum (0.000020 inches)
- Wide functional temperature span – 188C to +538C (up to +1316C in vacuum)
- Near ambient temperature (max 35C) application process
Based on these key values, Dicronite® dry lubrication is proven worldwide for:
- Friction and wear reduction
- Anti-seize / anti-galling / anti-fretting
- Plastic mold release and flow enhancement
- Co-lubrication enhancement in combination with oils and greases
- Co-deposit with Ni, Cr, Ti and many other coatings
- In place of conventional lubricants in high-vacuum/temperature situations
- Hardness – 1.0 – 1.5 Moh’s scale.
- Thickness – 0.000020 inch (0.5 microns) “maximum”
- Appearance – silver-gray, polished rhodium
- No binders, adhesives or solvents
- Cure Time – no cure time required
- Near ambient temperature application process (20-35 ℃)
- Magnetism – non-magnetic
- Conductive
- Substrates – bonds to metals, platings, plastics and man-made materials
- Coefficient of Friction -0.030 inclined plane method, against itself
- Temperature Range:
- Lubricates from -306℉ to +1000 ℉ (-188℃ to +538℃) normal atmosphere
- Lubricates up to +2400 ℉ (+1316℃) under 10-14 Torr vacuum
- Chemical Stability – insert and non-toxic
- Corrosion Resistance – minor delay of corrosion, not corrosion inhibitor, does not induce corrosion
- As A Substrate – accepts most paints and is compatible with most solvents, fuels, and oils
- Load Capacity – same as the substrate, to approx. 350,000 psi (approx. 2,450 MPa)
- LOX Compatibility – insensitive to detonation by or in the presence of liquid and gaseous oxygen
- Distortion/Stress – will not distort existing surfaces or create additional stresses
- Biocompatible – USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) Class 6 and ISO-10993 tested, US-FDA approved
- Very low Outgassing (ASTM-595) Average TML = 0.10-0.13%, Average CVCM=0.00-0.02%
- Radiation environment stable from low earth orbit (LEO) to a nuclear containment vessel
- Gamma-ray, ethylene oxide and autoclave sterilization stable
Technical Overview
Dicronite dry lubrication application overview and technical information
Aerospace
Emergency Lubrication for Helicopter Bearings
Mechanical
Bearing Test Results under Extreme Conditions
Mars Explorer Rover
Performance under Extreme Conditions
Medical Devices
Medical Device Applications
Plastic Molding Improvement
Decreased Cycle Time and Scrap Rate
Anti-Galling/Torque Reduction
Anti-Galling for Aerospace Fasteners
Gearbox Temperature Reduction
16% Reduction in Gearbox Temperature
Medical Plastic Molding
Medical Plastic Molding
Chain Wear Reduction
Up to 90% Chain Wear Reduction
Heat Seal Pins
28% production increase & 50% cost reduction
Reduce Valve Torque
28% reduction in valve torque
- Aero Jet GeneralAGC-46793
- Airesearch-PhoneixEMS52437 TYPE 1 REV.C
- Airesearch Ca.DOD-L-85645 A TYPE 1
- Allied SignalDOD-l-85645 A TYPE 1
- ArmyMIS-30715
- Associated Spring728770
- Autonetics/North American RockwellST0140-AB-0016, St0140-AB-0015
- C & M Spring & EngineeringCM 2936
- Consolidated ControlsS-3265, S-3267-BAC
- Data ProductsDLS-801392-002
- Department of DefenseI DOD-L-85645A, TYPE 1
- Fairchild Controls SystemsSWP-935
- Garrett Corp./Pneumatic SystemsGPS 3214
- General ElectricF50TF57
- G&H Technology999-146, MT866-1239RC, PS-00060
- Huck Manufacturing607
- Hughes AircraftDP-50068
- Hydraulic Research/H.R. TextronESS-064, ESS-064-1
- RocketdyneSEm83-HAS-27, REF: MC999-0096
- ITT Cannon ElectricEPS-8224
- JPLFS 516025 Rev A
- Leach Relay Division301-2010-00, 300-0024
- LockheedLPS-040-0160/NAS
- Marquardt CompanyMPS-1105
- McDonnell DouglasSTP 0475, DMS 2405
- Moog, Inc.EP 3466
- MPB CorporationEPS 247 Rev. “C”
- MPB/Split Ball BearingEPS 52 Rev. “B”
- NavyWS17650
- New Departure HyattSPP 005
- New Hampshire Ball BearingPES 3.1.012, SP 10.4, SP 12.2
- Pacific Scientific/Kim TechPSCO 02.83
- Pala Verdes Business Enterprises Inc.PV97-8001
- Parker HannifinDOD-L-86545 A TYPE 1
- RocketdyneSEM83-HAS-27, Ref: ECR HIA0200
- Rockwell International/SpaceMBO 140-009, Ref: MC 999-00996
- Sargent Industries5-A-A Dicronite R DL-5, AMS 9.02
- Sawyer IndustriesF.S.C.M. 25504
- Sperry CorporationP-2595217
- Sunstrand OperationsPN 14. 16-01
- Torr VacuumSPS 450
- TranscoSPS 4-101, SPB 38-2, APS-107
- TRWSL-27P-07; C600541-1, PR6-20-1
- Turbomach/Div. Solar TurbinesESR 2-0200