In the industrial world, lubricants play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency of machinery and equipment. The use of Krytox™ lubricants can shelter your company from unexpected downtime and protect your equipment from unnecessary failure.
70% of mechanical failures are related to lubrication problems
When selecting materials for a new product specification, the temptation is often to opt for the most “common” or convenient choices. However, it is essential to consider the contribution of lubrication in terms of the performance of mechanical systems. Although lubricants generally occupy a modest volume within these systems, their role in operational efficiency is critical. In fact, according to research conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and published in “Machinery Lubrication,” a staggering 70 percent of mechanical failures can be attributed to lubrication problems. Similarly, a study by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers revealed that an investment of 920 euros to improve lubrication produced an average savings of 36,800 euros-a remarkable ROI of 3,900%.
By harnessing the power of Krytox™ high-performance lubricants, you can proactively safeguard industrial machinery from failure, optimizing cost-effectiveness and improved performance. This approach allows you to reap the benefits of a highly effective return on investment. Designed specifically to excel under harsh conditions and extended service intervals, Krytox™ lubricants overcome the typical challenges posed by traditional petroleum-based materials and contemporary synthetics, including diesters, polyalkylene glycols and polyalphaolefins.
Common challenges of lubrication
- Temperature: Most petroleum-based greases begin to degrade at temperatures above 100°C. Synthetic lubricants are susceptible to degradation at high temperatures, while some silicone-based lubricants lack the stability to withstand extreme temperatures.
- Oxidation: Traditional lubrication is subject to degradation by oxidation. The consequences of oxidation are increased maintenance costs, component failures, increased viscosity, and reduced life cycle.
- Contamination: Water, acids, solvents and caustic chemicals can contaminate conventional lubricants, seriously affecting their performance. Lubricant contamination can lead to loss of lubricity, increased viscosity, sludge formation and surface cracking.
Choose Krytox™ for high-performance reliability
Krytox™ lubricants directly address and counteract common challenges associated with traditional lubrication. Taking advantage of a unique and innovative perfluoropolymer chemistry, Krytox™ high-performance lubricants excel in the harshest conditions. In addition, Krytox™ oils and fats are non-toxic, non-flammable and inert.
