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

Cleanroom Plastic Molding

Cleanroom medical plastic molding

  • Aero Jet General
    AGC-46793
  • Airesearch-Phoneix
    EMS52437 TYPE 1 REV.C
  • Airesearch Ca.
    DOD-L-85645 A TYPE 1
  • Allied Signal
    DOD-l-85645 A TYPE 1
  • Army
    MIS-30715
  • Associated Spring
    728770
  • Autonetics/North American Rockwell
    ST0140-AB-0016, St0140-AB-0015
  • C & M Spring & Engineering
    CM 2936
  • Consolidated Controls
    S-3265, S-3267-BAC
  • Data Products
    DLS-801392-002
  • Department of Defense
    I DOD-L-85645A, TYPE 1
  • Fairchild Controls Systems
    SWP-935
  • Garrett Corp./Pneumatic Systems
    GPS 3214
  • General Electric
    F50TF57
  • G&H Technology
    999-146, MT866-1239RC, PS-00060
  • Huck Manufacturing
    607
  • Hughes Aircraft
    DP-50068
  • Hydraulic Research/H.R. Textron
    ESS-064, ESS-064-1
  • Rocketdyne
    SEm83-HAS-27, REF: MC999-0096
  • ITT Cannon Electric
    EPS-8224
  • JPL
    FS 516025 Rev A
  • Leach Relay Division
    301-2010-00, 300-0024
  • Lockheed
    LPS-040-0160/NAS
  • Marquardt Company
    MPS-1105
  • McDonnell Douglas
    STP 0475, DMS 2405
  • Moog, Inc.
    EP 3466
  • MPB Corporation
    EPS 247 Rev. “C”
  • MPB/Split Ball Bearing
    EPS 52 Rev. “B”
  • Navy
    WS17650
  • New Departure Hyatt
    SPP 005
  • New Hampshire Ball Bearing
    PES 3.1.012, SP 10.4, SP 12.2
  • Pacific Scientific/Kim Tech
    PSCO 02.83
  • Pala Verdes Business Enterprises Inc.
    PV97-8001
  • Parker Hannifin
    DOD-L-86545 A TYPE 1
  • Rocketdyne
    SEM83-HAS-27, Ref: ECR HIA0200
  • Rockwell International/Space
    MBO 140-009, Ref: MC 999-00996
  • Sargent Industries
    5-A-A Dicronite R DL-5, AMS 9.02
  • Sawyer Industries
    F.S.C.M. 25504
  • Sperry Corporation
    P-2595217
  • Sunstrand Operations
    PN 14. 16-01
  • Torr Vacuum
    SPS 450
  • Transco
    SPS 4-101, SPB 38-2, APS-107
  • TRW
    SL-27P-07; C600541-1, PR6-20-1
  • Turbomach/Div. Solar Turbines
    ESR 2-0200