Aids to assembly anddisassembly

Molykote anti-seize threadcompound prevents galling. . .allows threaded fasteners to beassembled and disassembledeasier

Molykote anti-seize threadcomp\..'und lubricates threadedfasteners, reduces friction, andincreases clamping pressure of theassembly. It's a combination ofsolid-film lubricants and powderedmetals dispersed in a base ofsoap-thickened mineral oil. Theselubricating solids form amechanical barrier between thesurfaces to minimize metal-to-metalcontact. . . lE1tthreads turn smoothly. . . reduce breakway torque evenafter long periods of e'xposure tosteam, high temperatures,chemicals, and other adverseconditions.

Molykote Z powder keeps partsmoving through rotary feeder

When these small steel parts, 7/a"x3/a"x Va", were fed into a chute thattransfers them to a double diskgrinder, they would hang up in boththe chute and a rotary feeder.Application of Molykote Z powderin the feeder burnished the surfacesof the rotary feeder and the chuteso there is very little friction. . . andno more hangups.

Typical applications of specialtylubricants

Molykote pene-Iube penetrates rustto loosen corroded parts,lubricates sliding surfaces toextend wear life, preventscorrosion to assure nondestructivedisassembly

There are hundreds of applicationsfor Molykote pene-Iube. It loosensrusted screws and bolts, speedsdrilling and thread cutting,lubricates levers and joints, reducesfriction and wear on chains andmachine guides, prevents corrosionand rust on cutting tools-yet itdoes not attack plastics or paint.

Molykote G paste eliminatesthread seizure in plasticsprocessing instrument sensors

Dynisco engineers have foundMolykote G paste prevents gallingand seizing of the threads of itsplastic melt pressure gage andtransducer stems. . . even afterprolonged exposure totemperatures as high as 750F.Previously Dynisco copper platedthe threads of the stainless steelstems and recommended use of ahigh-temperature thread lubricantas well. Even then, the hightemperatures and pressures to1Q,OOOpsi caused galling and

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Molykote G paste eliminates theseproblems, and has proven to be soeffective that copper plating hasbeen eliminated.

Molykote pene-Iube penetratingoil aids mechanics in heavy dutyequipment overhaul

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Typical applications of specialtylubricants

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At International Harvester Company,scoring and seizing of truckdifferential gears during criticalwear-in proving-ground tests were~ ended by applying a

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. Molykote G-Plus lubricant cutsshovelmaintenance,increasesloadingsin limestonequarryAt the Gottron Brothers Companylimestone quarry, Fremont, Ohio,Molykote G-Plus has reducedmaintenance lubrication from twicea day to once a week on thisNorthwest Model 6 shovel. Theshovel operates almostcontinuously, loading an averageof about 136 tons per hour. Abrush-on coating of MolykoteG-Plus once a week adequatelylubricates the swinging, deck, anddriving gears that position theshovel's material handlingmechanism.

The previous lubricant, apetroleum product containingextreme-pressure additives,solidified in its container duringcold weather. . . and the largediameter gears, which revolve athigh speed and develop aconsiderable amount of frictionheat when operating, had atendency to throw off the previouslubricant. The excellent thermalstability of Molykote G-Plus haseliminated both these problems.

Slides, cams, cam followers, and other sliding friction applications

Telescoping booms are lubricatedwith Molykote M-8800bondedlubricant

Molykote M-8800bonded lubricanthas kept this line of telescopingbooms operating for more thanseven years without evidence ofwear on the steel boom sections. . .and without replacement of thebronze wear blocks. This reliablesolid-film lubricant prevents galling,seizi::g, or sticking-and does nothold dust or sand. It is ideal forinaccessible parts lubrication; itgives optimum wear-in; extendslubrication endurance life; andprovides corrosion resistance.

Neoprene-sealed 50,000-pounddoors slide on aluminum flangesEach assembly bay in the KennedySpace Center's Vehicle AssemblyBuilding uses an arrangement ofseven curtain-type, sliding doors.The coupling of an aluminumflange and U-shaped neopreneseals provides a tight closure andshields the building interior fromblowing sand. Until Molykote 321bonded lubricant was applied tothe flanges, sticking was verysevere. Now each flange isrelubricated twice a year withMolykote 321, and there have beenno sticking problems. Molykote 321dries rapidly, and will nothold sand.

Ivory-colored Dow Corning 3450paste finds many uses whereblack greases cannot be usedbecause of soilingSoft, easy-to-apply Dow Corning3450 solid-film lubricant giveslong-lasting protection. . . andkeeps processes/products clean.It's especially effective wherebearing pressures are high andfrequent lubrication is difficult orimpossible. And it provides goodcorrosion protection, whilelubricating throughout atemperature range of -15 to 250F.Some of the many uses include

slides, guides, bearings, andspindle shafts. . . in textile mills,candy-packing operations, and in.home appliances, businessmachines, instruments, and ejectormechanisms of plastic-moldingequipment.Molykote 557 dry-film lubricantkeeps pushbuttons operatingsmoothly

Metal push rods operating againstlaminated phenolic cam surfaces inthese electrical appliances switchesare lubricated with Molykote 557-aclear, wax-like, dry-film lubricant.

The greasepreviously usedt~nded to cake atlow temperaturescausing switchesto operatestiffly, if atall. At hightemperatures, thegrease tended tobleed from

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The dry film lubricant is easy toapply. Perforated metal basketscontaining thousands of push rodsare simply dipped into a solution ofequal parts of Molykote 557 andchlorothene. Upon removal fromthe solution, the solvent evaporatesleaving an invisible coating of theclear, slippery film.

Guides sprayed with MolykoteM-8800 bonded lubricant operatesmoothly despite temperatures.above 400FDowntime and maintenance on alarge electric-arc steel furnace havebeen reduced by Pacific SteelCasting Company, Berkeley,California, with the use ofMolykote M-8800 air-drying,resin-bonded solid-film lubricant.Previously, a grease was used tolubricate the furnace parts, but itgathered dirt and grit, dried out,and caused moving parts to"freeze."

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applied by Iaerosol sprayjust once a week - I -to the three \- T9-inch diameter' ; - 'tubular guides that control thevertical movement of cross headswhich hold carbon electrodes.Rolls on the cross heads providerolling contact with the guides.According to the plant engineer,the lubricant eliminates wear andbreakage on critical furnacecomponents and allows them tomove freely despite repeatedexposure to high temperatures.

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