In the production of rubber components, mold lubrication is essential to ensure effective tire release without damage. The use of tire lubricants reduces friction between the rubber and the mold, improving product quality and extending the life of the molds themselves.
Inadequate lubricant can cause residue and adhesion problems, while too much product can compromise the tire surface. For this reason, it is essential to choose a tire lubricant that offers high temperature stability and excellent chemical resistance.
Krytox Essential GL-400: product presentation
Krytox GL-400 is an advanced lubricant developed for high-temperature applications, particularly suitable for molding lubrication in tire manufacturing. This PFPE lubricant offers superior performance compared to conventional products, providing a longer lubrication cycle and greater production efficiency.
In the specific case of tire production in India, Krytox Essential GL-400 was used for the high-temperature lubrication of the mold guides. The product has proven to exceed customer expectations, providing up to 5,000 lubrication cycles compared to the expected 3,000. The following are used for each application 150 grams of lubricant. This has enabled the customer to optimize the production process, reduce maintenance and improve business continuity
The benefits of Krytox Essential GL-400 for the rubber industry.
The use of pneumatic lubricators of high quality is essential to reduce mold wear and ensure efficient production. Krytox Essential GL-400 offers several advantages:
- Longer lubrication life.: reduces the frequency of maintenance work.
- No carbonization or melting: ideal for high application temperatures.
- Excellent chemical resistance: protects against corrosive agents such as steam and gases.
- Better relationship with the supplier: ensures constant availability and authenticity of the product.
Because of these features, Krytox GL-400 is a strategic choice for companies involved in the production of rubber components.
Overcoming industry challenges with Krytox Essential GL-400
Despite lubrication with PFPE lubricants is already widespread in the industry, many companies face difficulties in adopting new products. In the case of using Krytox GL-400 in India, the main obstacles faced by the customer were:
- Reluctance to change lubricant because of the distance between business decision makers and operators.
- The limited availability of the existing lubricant in the local market.
The adoption of Krytox Essential GL-400 has solved these issues due to the product’s continuous availability and superior performance compared to competing lubricants.
Global applications and opportunities for expansion
The advanced performance of Krytox GL-400 makes it an ideal solution not only for tire production in India, but also for the entire industry globally. The product can be used in various processes of molding lubrication, improving production efficiency and ensuring consistent results.
For companies looking to optimize their production and reduce maintenance costs, Krytox GL-400 is a safe and profitable investment.
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