{"id":33843,"date":"2025-07-31T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:01:52","slug":"molykote-valve-grease-cold-flow-test-for-sounding-rockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/molykote-valve-grease-cold-flow-test-for-sounding-rockets\/","title":{"rendered":"Molykote Valve Grease: Cold Flow Test for Sounding Rockets"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; 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column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Key points of the article<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>The collaboration between <strong>Mascherpa<\/strong> and <strong>Skyward Experimental Rocketry<\/strong> was established to address a critical issue in <strong>liquid propellant engines<\/strong>, where <strong>ethanol dissolved traditional greases<\/strong> used in valves.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>cold flow test<\/strong> demonstrated the effectiveness of <strong>Molykote HP 300 grease<\/strong> in ensuring <strong>smooth openings<\/strong> even after multiple cycles and in the presence of <strong>aggressive solvents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing the <strong>right grease<\/strong> allowed for the <strong>elimination of intermediate maintenance<\/strong>, improving the <strong>repeatability<\/strong> and <strong>efficiency<\/strong> of the tests.<\/li>\n<li>Mascherpa provided <strong>specialized technical consulting<\/strong>, supporting the team in selecting the <strong>most suitable lubricant for high chemical reactivity environments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This experience confirms that even a <strong>single component<\/strong>, if designed and chosen correctly, can become <strong>strategic for the overall performance<\/strong> of a propulsion system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][nectar_cta btn_style=&#8221;next-section&#8221; 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It is precisely from these types of technical needs that the collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/portfolio\/31403\/\"><strong>Skyward Experimental Rocketry<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Mascherpa<\/strong> arises, within the <strong>NEXT initiative<\/strong>. In this case, Mascherpa experts, together with the Skyward team, tested a <strong>high-performance valve grease<\/strong> in the field.<\/p>\n<p>During the <strong>cold flow tests<\/strong>, Skyward tested the behavior of valves in contact with ethanol, a highly aggressive fluid that, in previous tests, had dissolved traditional greases, making the system unstable. The solution came with the introduction of <strong>Molykote HP 300 grease<\/strong>, designed for extreme environments and resistant to solvents.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;clip-path&#8221; clip_path_animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; clip_path_animation_applies=&#8221;default&#8221; clip_path_animation_addon=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; 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phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>The Technical Problem: Ethanol and Performance Losses<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]During the static tests of the previous rocket, Skyward observed a critical anomaly: after the first opening, ethanol had completely dissolved the grease, making the valve <strong>jerky<\/strong> and <strong>not smooth<\/strong>. This type of friction risks compromising:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The efficiency of the injection system<\/li>\n<li>The synchronization between multiple valves<\/li>\n<li>The safety of the engine during ignition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a bipropellant system, where <strong>milliseconds of delay<\/strong> can make the difference between nominal ignition and hard start, lubrication is a <strong>fundamental<\/strong> element.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>The Solution: Molykote HP 300 in Cold Flow Tests<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]To solve the problem, Mascherpa proposed the use of <strong>grease <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/products\/molykote-hp-300-grease\/\">Molykote HP 300<\/a><\/strong>, a lubricant <strong>specifically formulated for valve applications in hostile environments<\/strong>, such as those in aerospace. Its main properties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chemical resistance to ethanol and other photosolvent fluids<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermal stability<\/strong> even under intense thermal shocks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility with metals and alloys typical of cryogenic valves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Low initial friction coefficient maintained even after multiple cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the <strong>cold flow tests<\/strong>, the <strong>valve grease<\/strong> showed stable behavior for <strong>over four consecutive opening cycles<\/strong>, without the need for relubrication. 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This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing <strong>pressure, temperature, and dynamic cycles<\/strong> on valves and injectors<\/li>\n<li>Observing the interaction between fluid and materials<\/li>\n<li>Validating lubricant solutions in real conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Passing these tests represents <strong>a fundamental preliminary operational certification<\/strong>, especially in view of the subsequent <strong>hot fire tests<\/strong>, where the system will be subjected to much greater stress.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>From Workshop to Rocket: a Real Application of Molykote Grease<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The work carried out in synergy by Skyward Experimental Rocketry and Mascherpa represents an exemplary case of <strong>engineering applied to the most extreme conditions<\/strong>. It was not simply a matter of replacing a lubricant, but of responding precisely to a concrete technical challenge, capable of compromising the entire test sequence. The introduction of <strong>Molykote HP 300 valve grease<\/strong> transformed an operational bottleneck into a strength: the team was able to <strong>eliminate long maintenance breaks between tests<\/strong>, avoiding the need to disassemble, relubricate, and reassemble the system every time ethanol removed the previously used grease.<\/p>\n<p>This solution significantly improved the <strong>repeatability and efficiency of bench tests<\/strong>, helping to create a test environment closer to real flight operating conditions. In a sector where precision and reliability are not just requirements but preconditions for safety and performance, even a seemingly simple modification can have a structural impact.<\/p>\n<p>With the choice of Molykote HP 300, Mascherpa also provided <strong>comprehensive technical consulting<\/strong>, based on experience, knowledge of materials, and a deep understanding of valve dynamics in high chemical reactivity environments. 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