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Dicronite Overview and Applications

Dicronite of Eastern Pennsylvania offers services

throughout the United States


About Us

Dicronite was developed as part of NASA’s space exploration program and is

the proven trusted dry lubrication technology for the aerospace, plastics

molding, medical devices, mechanical equipment, semiconductor and food

processing industries. The Dicronite dry lubrication process complies with

DOD-L-85645 and SAE AMS 2530 specifications as well as many company

specific specifications.

Lubrication Sciences International (LSI) provides Dicronite dry lubricant and

licenses the Dicronite dry lubrication process.

The Dicronite of Eastern Pennsylvania location was established in 2004. Our

primary goal is to ensure a positive customer experience by providing the

highest quality, the quickest turn around time in our industry, and proactive

communications with our customers.

*** On small volume orders we typically complete in 24 to 48 hours


What is Dicronite?

A dry lubrication when applied bonds with the object’s

substrate. It is applied with a proprietary process that

includes a pre-clean of the material that removes any

impurities and a Dicronite application process that impinges

the Dicronite to the material.

Surface is pre-cleaned to removed any impurities, dicronite is impinged onto the material. Dicronite does not stick to itself, so the result is always a .5 micron thick layer.


Physical Properties

▪ 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


Functional Properties

▪ 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)


Functional Properties Con’t

▪ 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

nuclear containment vessel

▪ Gamma ray, ethylene oxide and autoclave sterilization

stable


Comparison to Other Dry Lubricants


Application Uses

▪ 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


▪ Aviation

▪ Space

▪ Plastic

▪ Medical / Pharmaceutical

▪ Food Processing

▪ Automotive

▪ Semi Conductor Equipment

▪ Vacuum Equipment

▪ Fastener

▪ Military / Defense

▪ Logistics

Industries Serviced


Plastic Mold Release Coating

▪ Provides a permanent plastic mold release coating the use of operator applied release agents can be eliminated

▪ ISO-10993 biocompatible for medical plastic molding

▪ Reduces reject rates for low draft or undercut parts such as caps and closures

▪ Reduces cycle times due to improved release

▪ Increasing uptime due to less wear on pins, bushings and mold surfaces

▪ Use as a co-deposit to improve the performance of TiN, CrN, CrC, and other surface treatments

▪ Several customers - GE Plastics, Tyco, Bemis, Hayward Industries Plastics, and Univac

Application Examples

Plastic Molding

P r o v e n P r e c i s i o n D r y L u b r i c a t i o n

Functional Mechanisims:• Friction reduction via ultralow coefficient of friction (µ=0.030).

• No effect on mold dimensions, film thickness maximum 0.5 microns.

• High temperature stability up to 538oC.

• Useful on both mold surfaces and moving/sliding parts.

Dicronite Dry Lubrication Benefits

Reduced Cycle Times:• Up to 25% cycle time reduction demolding PP undercut screw caps.

• 15% cycle time reduction demolding EVA seal.

• 10% cycle time reduction demolding PP measuring cup closure.

Reduced Reject Rates:

• Force-demolded PP notched snap reject rate reduced plus an added benefit of12% cycle time reduction.

• Force-demolded PP measuring cup closure reject rate reduced from ~1% to <0.1% byreduced jolting during demolding.

Reduced Maintenance Costs:

• 1 million cycles with no noticeable wear on 70N side loaded 3mm ejector pins.

• 10x ROI (cost reduction/application cost) on sliding parts used in shaping interiorhoneycomb contour for molded polyamide gear levers.

Reduced Filling Pressure:

• In molds with long flow distances and small wall thickness thefilling pressure may be reduced, lowering flash productionand energy costs, and extending mold life.

For more information contact Dicronite of Eastern PA© Lubrication Sciences International, 2008. Dicronite ® and DL® and DL-5® are

registered trademarks of Lubrication Sciences International

Plastic Molding Heat Seal Pins


Situation:• A major manufacturer of LCD televisions is using a heat-sealed pin system to bond

two pieces of the front cabinet panel. There are 10-15 heat seal pins per jigdepending on panel size.

• The manufacturer encountered severe sticking of the resin to the heat seal pin resultingin waste and stoppage. Production was less than 50% of the goal.

• A Teflon coating was applied to attempt to improve the situation.With the Teflon coating:

• Production increased but to only 60% of the production goal.

• 2 stoppages per shift were required to manually remove waste resin and apply anadditional mold release agent to the pins.

• The Teflon coating required complete repolishing and reapplication every 2 to 3weeks, at a cost of $7,000.

Requirements:• Operate at or above a temperature of

185°C continuously.

• Increase production at least 25% overcurrent situation.

• Not change pin cavity geometry to ensure conformance to design specifications.

• Net cost reduction relative to Teflon coating and downtime.

Results:Dicronite dry lubrication is being applied to the cavity and sliding surfaces of the pins. As a result:

• Production throughput has increased by over 28% and scrap rates have decreased.

• Production stoppages and secondary release agent usage have been eliminated.

• Higher operating temperatures (>185°C) are being used, allowing production staffto further optimize production.

• Coating operating costs were reduced by greater than 50%.

Dicronite dry lubrication has been incorporated into the facility-wide regular preventative maintenance program.

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Anti Galling Coating

▪ Galling occurs due to micro welding of the mating surfaces due to friction and the resulting heat generated

▪ Fretting is also a common form micro welding of mating metallic surfaces that

occurs due to the heat generated by high frequency vibration

▪ Dicronite provides anti-galling by minimizing the friction between the metal surfaces, which minimizes the friction and the resulting heat

Application Example

▪ Aerospace

▪ Medical Device

▪ Oil and Gas

▪ Precision Mechanical Equipment

▪ Fastener (rivets, threaded, press-fit, etc

Industry Use

Anti-Galling/

Run-In Torque Reduction

Situation:

• An aircraft structures manufacturing company was encountering galling wheninstalling titanium bolts (type NAS1581) to threaded stainless steel nutplates (typeMS21060L6). The fastener system is used to attach a large exterior communicationsstructure to the airframe.

• The end customer had set a specification of 5 installation/removal cycles with nogalling for maintenance purposes. While the manufacturer could achieve this attimes during pre-production testing, the results were not reliable and requiredcareful manual installation.

Results:

• A set of Dicronite dry lubricated boltsand nutplates were prepared for testing.

• Manual Installation: As shown inFigure 1, the run-in torque was lowand decreased with every installation/removal cycle. No evidence of gallingwas noted and the coating was foundto be in good condition throughout thetest.

• Automated Installation: The run-in torquemeasured after the 5th cycle was 32in-pounds and no evidence of galling orcoating loss was noted. The data from thesubsequent five cycles (#s 6-10) is shownin Figure 2. Interestingly the 6th cyclerun-in torque was higher but thenconsistently decreased with each cycle.No evidence of galling was notedthroughout; minimal coating degradationwas observed.

• Dicronite dry lubrication was recommended for the final design, as it eliminated thegalling problem and enabled automation during production. In addition, the designengineer noted that due to the decreased friction during assembly, truer final torquereadings were achieved.


Dicronite Dry Lubricated Assemblies




Mechanical Equipment

▪ Widely used as a primary lubricant or co-lubricant

▪ Reduces chain elongation

▪ Reduces gearbox temperature

▪ Reduces bearing wear

▪ Companies include - Timken, New Hampshire Ball

Bearing, Halliburton and Tyco that use Dicronite

dry lubrication for:

▪ Rotating and linear bearings (steel and ceramic)

▪ Gears and rotating pump components

▪ Fasteners for anti-seize and torque reduction

Application Examples



Bearing PerformanceUnder Extreme PressureConditions


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Colubricated withDICRONITE +60%

Weld Point

60W Racing Motor Oil

Colubricated with DICRONITE +58%

Load-Wear Indexincreasedby 73%

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Weld Point30W Mineral Oil


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30W Mineral Oil


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hE +60%

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90-140W Gear Lube

Max Load

90-140WGear Lube

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Colubricated withDICRONITE

Background:Dicronite dry lubrication iscommonly used to extendthe life or increase the loadcarrying capacity ofrotating or sliding elementsbeyond that obtained withwet lubricants only.

In the tests described below,Dicronite dry lubricationwas evaluated inconjunction with variousconventional lubricants todetermine the effect ofDicronite dry lubrication onseizure load, weld pointand load-wear index insliding-on-steel conditionsusing the Four Ball Method(ASTM D-2783).

Conclusion: The performance ofbearings under extremepressure conditions issignificantly improved bythe addition of Dicronite dry lubrication.Dicronite dry lubricationalso provides increasedprotection in loss oflubrication conditions asshown in the relatedtechnical note regardingmilitary helicopter bearings.

Gearbox Temperature ReductionSituation:

• A major paper manufacturer was experiencingunacceptable wear and out of cycle maintenance issues with a gearbox

• The issue was root-caused to critical temperatures in the gearboxduring continuous operation

• The manufacturer was seeking a solution to lower gearbox temperaturesby >10% without installing external cooling equipment

Testing:

• Comparison:Radicon gearbox control vs. Dicronite dry lubricated Radicon gearbox andCleveland gearbox control vs. Dicronite dry lubricated Cleveland gearbox

• Speed: 479 FPM (600 FPM max)

• Timeframe: 27 days continuous running

Results

• Operating temperatures in the critical gearbox were reduced by16%, exceeding the engineering requirement

• Dicronite dry lubrication was incorporated as par t of plant engineering requirements


0 5 10 15

Temperture (F)

-18º/12%

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150º

140º

130º

120º

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100º

Cleveland Dicronite

Cleveland Control

Radicon Control

Radicon Dicronite-22º/16%



Chain Wear Reduction Situation:

• A major roller chain manufacturer wanted to reduce chain wear and decrease therequired lubrication cycle to minimize chain wear. Adding Dicronite dry lubricationresulted in less down time and extended maintenance intervals, which reduced overallcosts for their customers and enabled the manufacturer to charge a premium

Testing:

• A set of control chains were lubricated with heavy-duty wet lubricant (HD-4); a second set wereprepared with Dicronite dry lubrication and the heavy-duty wet lubricant (Dicronite+HD-4).

• The chains were then run at ambient temperature, a speed of 798 feet per minute, under anapplied load of 533 pounds per strand of chain. Chain elongation measurements were takenat 50 pounds per square inch gauge pressure.

Results:

• Testing was stopped at 132 hours (vs. a planned 150hrs.) due to one of the control group (HD-4) chainsbreaking for a second time. Two parameters weremeasured at the 132-hour mark: the number of dryjoints and chain elongation.

• On average the Dicronite dry lubricated chains(Dicronite+HD-4) had 42% fewer dry joints versus thecontrol group of only heavy-duty wet lubricant(HD-4).

• The Dicronite dry lubricated chains (Dicronite+HD-4)also displayed:

o An average of 42% less elongation

o 51% less elongation when comparingbest performing from each type

o 90% less chain wear in the best case

• This translated into longer chain life, increased gear life and lower operatingtemperatures. As a result, Dicronite dry lubrication is widely used in chain drivenmachinery. Example applications include:

o Cleanroom/vacuum/inert gas manufacturing environments due to it’s inert,non-migrating nature

o High temperature (up to +538C) applications such as baking ovens, spaceenvironments, and high temperature manufacturing environments

o Radiation exposure environments as the lubricant is unaffected by hard radiation


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Valve Torque Reduction Situation:

• A major valve manufacturer wanted to reduce torque in the rotating components andmating surfaces, while still maintaining sealing capability at the mating surfaces. Themanufacturer provides a range of valve types to a variety of industries and wanted asolution that could work across different environmental conditions.

Key operating requirements included:

o Ability to operate across cryogenic to high temperatures

o Chemical resistance - fluid and gas; radiation resistance

o Compatibility (non-explosive) with liquid and gaseous oxygen, rocket propellantand other explosive materials

o Compatibility with valve seating materials (elastomers, plastics, etc.)

• Dicronite dry lubrication was introduced resulting in lower torque, and less wearand maintenance without compromising seal integrity.

Testing:

• To demonstrate Dicronite dry lubrication’s benefit, a test fixture was constructed anda series of tests were run comparing the current situation (unlubricated steel rotatingagainst unlubricated steel) with Dicronite dry lubricated surface rotating againstunlubricated steel.

• The load on the fixture was progressively increased while measuring the torquerequired to rotate the stem.

Results:

• As shown below, the addition of Dicronite dry lubrication to the rotating surfacedecreased the required torque by more than 25%. This resulted in increased valve lifeand decreased valve wear.

• In addition, Dicronite dry lubrication met the manufacturer’sother operating requirements with its:

o Operating range from -188°C to +538°C (-306°F to +1000°F)

o Chemical resistance, radiation resistance

o Compatibility with liquid/gaseous oxygen and rocketpropellants

o Compatibility with all metallic substrates, plastics andelastomers

• Dicronite dry lubrication is widely used in the moving (stems, actuators, balls,etc) and mating (seats, discs, seals, etc) valve components.

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Automotive

▪ Used to reduce friction and heat and increase performance in a

broad range of automotive applications

▪ Companies including Ford, Delphi and Eaton, as well as Eco-

Team FH-Trier and several F-1 teams that use Dicronite dry

lubrication for:

▪ Gears

▪ Valves

▪ Camshafts and Crankshafts

▪ Bearings

▪ Drivetrain components


Medical / Pharmaceutical

▪ Compliance to ISO-10993 biocompatibility and USP Class 6

standards

▪ Resistive to aggressive sterilization procedures including

autoclave and gamma radiation

▪ Used for medical plastic molding applications

▪ Companies include - W.L. Gore, Medtronic, BD, Unilever, and

Novo Nordisk that use Dicronite for:

▪ Producing sophisticated precision molded drug delivery devices

▪ Increasing production line throughput by reducing container

sticking in sorting and filling equipment

▪ Decreasing friction in endo-surgery tools and insertion devices

▪ Eliminating galling and binding during precision assembly of tight

tolerance devices

▪ Lubricating valves, fluid pump components and threaded

connectors to reduce friction and wear

Medical Devices

Functional Properties

• Reduce wear and friction with ultralow coefficient of friction (µ= 0.030)

• Precision film (0.5 microns maximum) enables pre-design specification or correctingafter-design issues (e.g. stick-slip, galling, etc)

• Wide functional temperature range (-188�C to +538�C) permits harsh environments

• Radiation and x-ray stable, withstands all common sterilization procedures

• Biocompatible

Medical Specific Testing

• ISO-10993-5 for Biocompatibility

• ISO-13402 and ASTM F-1089 for Sterilization of Surgical Hand Instruments

• Gamma Ray stability for Sterilization

• ASTM F-945 for Titanium Stress Corrosion

• ASTM E-595 for Vacuum Stability/Outgassing

• FDA Masterfile to support FDA Device Approval

• Additional testing upon request

Example Applications

• Dental air-drill gear and bearing lubrication providing longer life, lower friction andreduced maintenance

• Surgical tool hinge/pivot lubrication enabling higher precision tolerances, reduced wearand greater reliability

• Anti-galling treatment for titanium and stainless bone fixturing hardware

• Bearing, magnetic motion component and linear guide lubrication in vacuumenvironments inside medical imaging equipment enabling longer life and reduced cost

• Guide wires, endosurgical tool guides and cannula to reduce insertion force andminimize galling

• Ophthalmological biopsy sampling device with sliding inside diameter sampling tubeagainst outside diameter tube to prevent galling and reduce actuation force




Food Processing

▪ FDA repeat use and USDA incidental contact approvals have

lead to its use in the food processing industry.

▪ Due to it’s high temperature stability (+538C), Dicronite dry

lubrication is commonly used in oven and baking related

applications

▪ Companies include - American Can and General Mills that rely

on Dicronite dry lubrication for:

▪ Seaming and forming equipment to minimize wear and increase

preventative maintenance intervals

▪ Food packaging equipment to minimize equipment jams and

increase production rates


Aviation

▪ Low temperature application process that does not affect the

more exotic metals used in cutting-edge defense applications

▪ Meets AMS2530 and DOD-L-85645 specifications.

▪ Companies include – BAE, Boeing, EADS, General Dynamics and

Parker Hannifin that Dicronite dry lubrication for:

▪ Hydraulic valve and connector lubrication

▪ Anti-galling/anti-seize protection for connectors, fasteners and

rivets

▪ Flanges and couplings in fueling systems

Application Example

Military Helicopter Bearings

Situation:

• Combat helicopters are vulnerable to sudden loss of transmissionlubrication due to enemy fire

• Increasing the transmission life after sudden lubrication loss increases the probabilityof finding a suitable emergency landing site and directly saves lives

Testing:

• The performance of standard bearings and Dicronite dry lubricated standardbearings was compared under sudden lubrication loss conditions

• Bearings: M-50 steel roller bearings

• Load: 114Kgf (250lbf) radial load

• Speed: 10,000 rpm, inner race

• Lubricant: MIL-PRF-7808 lubricant at 65°C (175°F)

Results:

• Under normal lubricated conditions, the outer race temperature measured107°C (250°F)

• Under lubrication loss conditions, standard bearings failed at a maximum time of6 minutes, minimum time of 3 minutes. An outer race temperature of 154°C (335°F)was measured at failure time.

• A Dicronite dry lubricated bearing ran for the duration of the test (38 minutes), underlubrication loss conditions, a six fold increase. An outer race temperature of204°C (425°F) was measured.

Conclusion: • Dicronite dry lubrication

increased bearing life sufficiently to enable an emergency landing per the military’s test conditions.

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Space

▪ Extremely low outgassing (10x or more below ASTM E595

criteria), precision tolerance (maximum 0.5 micron thickness)

and radiation stability are key to its wide use in space

▪ Companies and organizations - NASA, Raytheon, Lockheed-

Martin and the Max Planck Institute use Dicronite dry

lubrication for:

▪ Instrument deployment device lubrication on the Mars Explorer

Rover

▪ Precision roller bearings in satellites

▪ Linear and rotational cryogenic actuators in infrared detectors

Application Example

Mars Explorer Rover

The Mars Explorer Rover (MER) program’ s two rovers - Spirit and Oppor tunity - were equipped fortheir Januar y 2004 launch with a five degree-of-freedom, 1-meter long robotic arm known as theInstrument Deployment Device (IDD). The IDD positions instruments mounted to its end effector withgreater precision than any previous Martian arm. Two dual-use caging mechanisms were designedfor the IDD. The mechanisms are very small in size and act as launch restraints, as well as passivecradling (re-stowing) features during rover excursions on the Martian surface.

A mechanism was needed to protect IDD during launch, travel and landing and release theIDD when required on the planetar y surface.

Key design parameters included:

• Wide temperature ranges(-120°C to +110°C survival/-120°C to +45°C operational)

• Lowest possible mass and volume

The resulting design relied upon pins engaging bushings, where the pinends were radiused to mimic spherical bearings. Spherical bearings couldnot be used due to height limitations.

Initially no lubrication was specified; however upon assembly , the sliding friction of the pins through the bushings was assessed to be high. A wet lubri-

cant was not used because low viscosity at the -120°C operational temperaturecould hinder latch release.

Dicronite dry lubrication met the required temperature ranges, with a design temperature range of -188°C to +538°C, and was selected for lubrication of all sliding and rotating surfaces. A key additional consideration was that Dicronite dry lubrication, at maximum 0.5micron thick-ness, would not af fect the mechanical tolerances.

Dicronite Dry Lubrication also played a role in mass reduction. The radiused ball ends of the pins, while saving significant weight over a spherical bearings, resulted in very high contact stresses. The lubricating proper ties of Dicronite dry lubrication (coefficient of friction of 0.030) were used to relieve this stress and provide lubrication over the life the par t.

According to NASA, since landing on Mars in Januar y 2004, Spirit and Oppor tunity have not only succeeded in their prime objective of finding evidence of past water and an environment that could have been suitable for sustaining at least microbial life, but have chalked up one “first” after another in the annals of planetar y exploration, rewriting all the books on Mars, blazing new extraterrestrial trails, and setting the standard for all other rovers to follow.





Semiconductor

▪ Superior performance under vacuum conditions, temperature

stability, and strong adhesion (non-contaminating)

▪ Companies include - Applied Materials, Novellus, Parker

Hannifin, and RJM Semiconductor that use Dicronite dry

lubrication for:

▪ Linear bearings

▪ Micro-gears

▪ Vacuum pump equipment

▪ Fasteners


Vacuum Environments

▪ Widely used for its high performance under vacuum conditions

(ultra-low outgassing per ASTM E595), wide temperature range

(cryogenic to +1316 at 10-14 torr) and precision thickness (0.5

micron maximum

▪ Companies include - NASA, General Dynamics and Lockheed

rely on Dicronite dry lubrication for:

▪ Vacuum pump bearing lubrication

▪ Linear and rotational motion devices in satellites and space

vehicles

▪ Rivets and connectors in space vehicles

▪ Actuators and valves

▪ Lubricating and reducing fretting of titanium, stainless steel and

aluminum components in electron microscope


Can Dicronite dry lubrication be used with other lubricants?Yes. It is commonly used as a co-lubricant with oils, greases and other lubricants.

Does Dicronite dry lubrication alter the electrical or magnetic properties of the substrate?No.

Has Dicronite dry lubrication been approved for use in food handling and processing equipment?Yes. Application specific approvals have been received from both the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Can Dicronite dry lubrication be applied to any ferrous or nonferrous metallic substrate?Yes. Dicronite dry lubrication can be applied over other substrates, including most plastics and ceramics.

Does Dicronite dry lubrication affect the surface finish of the substrate?No. Being maximum 0.5 micron’s thick, Dicronite dry lubrication reflects the underlying surface finish.

Are these limitations relating to finishes or coating beneath Dicronite dry lubrication?No. Dicronite dry lubrication functions well and is often used in combination with other coating such as TiN, CrN, CrC or Nickel.

Can Dicronite dry lubrication be applied in soft-soft, soft-hard, hard-hard, or any other variation with another coating?Yes.

FAQ


What standards does Dicronite dry lubrication comply with?Dicronite dry lubrication complies with AMS2530 and DOD-L-85645 Rev C, Type 1.

What are the quality processes used?We operate under an AS9100 Rev C

Will Dicronite dry lubrication interfere with precision tolerances?No. The technology and carefully controlled application process result in Dicronite dry lubrication’s 0.5 microns (0.000020”) maximum thickness. As such, it will not affect precision tolerances.

Is there a minimum surface finish for the substrate to accept Dicronite dry lubrication?No.

Does Dicronite dry lubrication change the surface color?Yes. Dicronite dry lubrication will change the surface color to either a soft grey or grey tint depending on the underlying surface color.

Does Dicronite dry lubrication affect the surface finish of the substrate?No. Being maximum 0.5 microns thick, Dicronite dry lubrication reflects the underlying the surface finish.

Can you apply Dicronite dry lubrication to holes, inside diameters or inside surfaces?Yes. Generally for holes or inside diameters, there is a depth limitation of two times the diameter. For larger diameters, it may be possible to apply to a greater depth.

FAQ Con’t


Is it possible to mask off or protect portions of the substrate or part so that they do not receive Dicronite dry lubrication?Yes this is commonly done.

Can Dicronite dry lubrication be re-applied over itself?Yes. With some preparation by the Dicronite dry lubrication processing plant of the substrate.

Do I need to specifically prepare the surface prior to application of Dicronite dry lubrication?No. You will need to ensure the parts are free of oil and grease as much as possible. Please note that Dicronitedry lubrication should generally be the final step in manufacturing. Any other surface processes (e.g. passivation, anodizing, polishing) should be completed prior to the Dicronite dry lubrication processes.

Are there any special handling requirements once the Dicronite dry lubrication has been applied to the substrate?No. Consistent with industry standard practices, the surface should be kept clean and dry, other than co-lubricants, prior to final assembly.

Are there environmental or health and safety considerations after Dicronite dry lubrication has been applied?No. The material is inert and non-toxic.

FAQ – Con’t


▪ 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

Customer Specifications


▪ 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

Customer Specifications Con’t


Email [email protected] with as much as

information you have, such as:

• Prints of part/s to be Dicronited or picture of part/s

• Quantity of parts

• Special requests – Ex. Only Dicronite 1 surface

• Overspray allowed on non-critical surfaces (this

prevents masking, which will yield a lower cost)

• Will the parts need to be degreased?

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