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Molykote: special industrial lubricants

Molykote® lubricants were created to solve the most severe and difficult lubrication problems where traditional lubricants fail.

More than 65 years of success

Formulated to optimize lubrication, machinery reliability and energy-saving solutions, Molykote® products, with 65 years of success and systematically developed into new and innovative technologies, are recognized as leaders worldwide.

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Molykote® Specialty Lubricants

You can count on Molykote® specialty lubricants in both production and maintenance to control friction, reduce wear, conserve energy, extend lubrication intervals, increase the reliability of manufactured goods, and keep plant productivity high.

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High performance

Molykote®’s wide range of high-performance specialty lubricants is the most effective solution to meet your industrial lubrication needs with extreme loads, temperatures and speeds in even the harshest environments.

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Molykote® Product Families

The Molykote range includes several products, here are some of them

Pastes

The pastes consist of a high concentration of solid lubricants in oil to facilitate application. In cases where oils and greases are moved away from the contact points to be lubricated, the solid lubricants in the pastes instead form an adherent and tenacious film that prevents wear under extreme loads and low speeds. The main types are screw pastes, assembly pastes, and greasy pastes, and the applications are during assembly and break-in.

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Greases

It doesn’t matter what your industry is: food, chemical, mechanical or other. We have the right products and services to improve your production. A lubricating grease is a semi-solid product composed of a dispersion of a thickening agent in a fluid lubricant. Lubricating grease works by releasing lubricating fluid from the condenser and provides lubrication where the use of an oil is not practical or possible. Molykote® high-performance lubricating greases are designed and engineered for use in extreme conditions such as high pressures, aggressive chemical environments, very high or low temperatures and at all possible speeds. In addition, Molykote® greases have mineral oils or synthetic fluids at their base, including silicone oils. A good number of Molykote® greases contain special additives and/or solid lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide to provide very effective lubrication.

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Compounds

Silicone compounds are grease-like lubricants containing silicone fluids, thickened with inert amorphous silica. They are resistant to oxidation and thermal degradation and maintain their properties over a wide temperature range. They are designed as release agents and can be used as assembly lubricants for O-rings, electrical current insulators, sealants that do not harden, and to lubricate rubber and plastic parts. Silicone compounds can be used in applications where they have the dual function of sealing and lubricating.

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Coatings

Molykote® AFC (Anti-Friction Coating) coatings are similar to paints. Instead of a colored pigment, they contain micronized particles of solid lubricants dispersed in carefully selected mixtures of resins and solvents. Important for lubrication and corrosion protection properties is the choice of raw materials and the volume concentration of solid lubricants contained. In addition to greases and oils, or where possible as a replacement for Hydrodynamic lubricants, Molykote® AFC coatings form a lubricating film that helps cover surface roughness and protect against friction of one surface against the other (e.g., metal-to-metal, plastic-to-plastic) even under extreme loading conditions. They are applied by conventional painting systems such as: spraying, brushing, dipping and centrifuging.

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Solvents

Molykote® solvents can be used to degrease and remove residues such as oils and greases, as well as to change the viscosity of AFC Coatings. These products are also designed to clean equipment used for applying coatings.

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Dispersions

Molykote® dispersions are finely dispersed solid lubricants or other lubricants suspended in lubricating fluids. They are used when it is necessary to apply solid lubricants in liquid form to units in operation or in hard-to-access places. Some dispersions serve as anti-wear and extreme pressure additives for gear and engine oils.

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Other products

The Molykote® family of lubricants is completed with a range of sprays, and fluids for special applications. These products are designed to cover a wide temperature range, for corrosion protection; good adhesion strength and load resistance.

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Molykote® Product Applications

Molykote is applied to a variety of surfaces; you can find some of them in these tabs

Bolts and screws

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Contact corrosion and seizing on austenitic stainless steel bolts	White assembly paste	D
	Black metal-free mounting paste	P 74
	Dry lubricant coating	D 321 R
Contact corrosion and seizing on bolts with galvanized surfaces	Need to perform assemblies with low torques	G-Rapid Plus
	Need to be able to apply dry lining	D 321 R
Breakage on bolts and scoring on threads caused by non-uniform coefficient of friction	Need to make assemblies with uniform torques	1000
	Dry lubricant coating	D 7405
Contact corrosion and seizure on bolts exposed to medium-low temperatures and corrosive environments	Metal-free lubricating paste	P 40
Cracks on bolts caused by stresses on threaded surfaces	Threads exposed to high temperatures	P 37
Bolt seizure or breakage caused by the use of unsuitable lubricants	Multipurpose copper paste	CU 7439 Plus
Bolt seizure or breakage caused by high temperatures and corrosive environments	Anti-seize paste for high temperatures	HSC Plus

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Chains

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Marked wear and limited service life due to high temperatures or loads	Synthetic adhesive/low-friction chain oil, suitable up to temperatures of + 250°C	L 1428
	Solvent-free chain oil suitable for high temperatures	CO 220
Marked wear and limited service life due to insufficient lubrication at high speeds	Adhesive lubricant for chains with MoS2 up to + 160 °C	MKL-N
Marked wear and limited service life due to extreme temperatures or high loads	Dry lubricant with solid lubricants suitable for temperatures up to +450°C	M 30
Marked wear and corrosion due to high loads and from wet environments	Black chain lubricant, suitable for grease nipples	1122
	Adhesive paste for normal and stainless steel chains	P 40
Marked wear and corrosion due to exposure to high amounts of water	High resistance to emulsion in water High film resistance	L-1460FG
Marked wear and limited service life due to very low temperatures	Suitable for food contact Pour point < -60°C	L-1468FG

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Metal slide bearings

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Jerky feed forward and damage caused by assembly and break-in	Dry lubricant coating	D 321 R
	Assembly paste for pre-treatment	G-n Plus
	Assembly paste for pre-treatment	G-Rapid Plus
Pre-seize, scoring and high wear, limited life under high loads	Multi-purpose grease with MoS2	BR 2 Plus
	MoS2 grease for extreme pressures	Longterm 2 Plus
	Synthetic grease with MoS2 for temperature up to 170°C	G-4700
Reduced lubrication life and intervals in the presence of moisture	Long-lasting and waterproof white grease	Longterm W2
	Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Longterm 2 Plus
	White synthetic grease H1 for temperatures up to 150°C	G-4500
	Metal-free lubricating paste	P 40

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Plastic slide bearings

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Damage caused by break-in jerky advance, pre-cracking and seizing	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants	EM 30L
	Synthetic grease paste for extreme pressures	PPE
High wear, stiffness, stress cracking, swelling, shrinkage, loss of hardness caused by inadequate lubrication, limited service life due to high temperature or loads	White silicone grease for wide temperature ranges	PG 21
	White silicone grease with solid lubricants with extreme pressures	EM-30L
	White silicone grease with solid lubricants	PG 54
	Semi-synthetic general purpose grease	PG 75
	Synthetic zero oil separation anti-noise grease	G-1056
	Synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressures	YM-103

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Rolling Bearings

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Limited bearing life due to high loads	Multipurpose grease with MoS2	BR 2 Plus
	Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Longterm 2 Plus
	Synthetic grease with MoS2 for temperature up to 170°C	G-4700
Need to use bearings at extremely low temperatures	Medium-low loads and speeds (-70°C)	33
Need to use bearings at extremely low temperatures	Synthetic grease H1 (-40°C)	G 4500
Limited durability due to high temperatures	Medium-low loads and medium-low speeds (160°C)	FB 180
Limited durability due to high temperatures	Synthetic grease with MoS2 for temperature up to 170°C	G-4700
Limited service life due to high temperatures (>180 °C)	Medium to high loads and high speeds	BG 20
Limited service life due to very high temperatures (>200 °C)	Medium-low loads and speeds	44
Limited service life due to extremely high temperatures(>250°C)	Ability to withstand solvents and other aggressive chemicals	HP 870
	High temperature resistance and extremely long service life	G 9000
Limited service life due to extremely high temperatures(230°C)	Severe-duty, chemical-resistant grease	FS 3451
Need to use the bearings under high vacuum conditions	Operating temperatures between -35 and + 250 °C	HP 300
Lubrication problems due to aggressive environment	Operating temperatures ranging from -35 to + 250 °C	HP 870
	Operating temperatures ranging from -35 to + 250 °C	HP 300
	Usage temperatures ranging from -40 to + 200 °C	FS 1292
	Operating temperatures ranging from -40 to + 230 °C	FS 3451
Noise	Operating temperatures ranging from -40 to + 150 °C	BG 555

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Sliding guides

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Jerky feed forward and damage caused by mounting and break-in	Adhesive mounting paste for pre-treatment	G-n Plus
	Assembly paste for pre-treatment	G-Rapid Plus
	Multipurpose grease with MoS2	BR 2 Plus
	MoS2 grease for extreme pressures	Longterm 2 Plus
Pre-gripping, scoring and high wear, limited life under high loads	Medium-duty multipurpose grease suitable for food contact H1	G-4500
	Synthetic grease for high loads on metal parts	G-4700
	Semi-synthetic general purpose grease	PG 75
	White silicone grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressures	EM-30L
	Silicone grease for plastics suitable for high temperature ranges	33
Reduced lubrication life and intervals in the presence of moisture	Long-lasting and waterproof white grease	Longterm W2
	Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Longterm 2 Plus
Contact corrosion	Metal-free lubricating paste	P 40
	White solid lubricating paste	DX
	Adhesive lubricant against contact corrosion	G 67

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Open gears

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Wear, pitting or marked corrosion on sprockets used at low to medium speeds ( up to 2ms)	Adhesive mounting paste for pre-treatment	G-n Plus
	Pre-treatment with solid lubricants	G-Rapid Plus
	Contact corrosion protection	TP 42
	Adhesive grease against contact corrosion	G 67
	Protection against wear and tear caused by high loads	165 LT
	Metal-free lubricating paste	P 40
	Synthetic grease with solid lubricants	1122
Marked wear, pitting or corrosion on sprockets used at high speeds ( up to 6ms)	Spray grease with good resistance to water and moisture	S-1004
	Adhesive grease for applications in harsh conditions	1122

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Closed gears

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Damage caused by break-in, jerky advance, pre-seize and seizure	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants	EM 30L
	Grease for lubrication of plastic-filled materials	G-1060 G-1074
Marked wear and limited service life caused by high temperatures or loads, swelling problems, shrinkage, rupture from stress corrosion, changes in strength characteristics due to insufficient amount of lubricant	White silicone grease for wide temperature ranges	PG 21
	White silicone grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressures	EM-30L
	White silicone grease with solid lubricants	PG 54
	Semi-synthetic grease for closed gears i plastics and steel	G 68
	Semi-synthetic general purpose grease	PG 75
	Synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressures	YM-103
	Synthetic zero oil separation anti-noise grease	G-1056G-1057G–1067

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Estates

Problem reported	Requirements	MOLYKOTE Solution
Damage caused by aggressive environments	Ability to withstand solvents and other aggressive chemicals	HP 870
	Solvent and gas resistant silicone compound	111 Compound
	Chemical-resistant fluorosilicone grease	FS 3452
Shrinkage, swelling and tensile failure problems caused by incompatible lubricants	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants compatible with many types of plastics	EM-30L
	Synthetic grease with noise damping properties	EM-50L
	Synthetic low-temperature grease compatible for many types of plastics	EM-60L
	Synthetic grease compatible with many types of plastics capable of protecting components from stress corrosion cracking	HP 870
	General purpose silicone compound	111 Compound
	Silicone grease with PTFE approved for drinking water	G-5511