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Krytox™ For Steam Control Valves

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Krytox Steam Control Valve Lubricant Krytox grease meets the need for a continuous lubrication cycle. Steam control valve lubricant application at a geothermal power plant The power plant, located in Iceland, utilizes hot steam from the earth, containing 1–4% gas, mostly carbon dioxide and hydrogen disulfide, in temperatures ranging from 120–200 ºC (248–392 °F). A standard hydrocarbon-based grease was unsatisfactory for lubricating bushings […]

Krytox™ Product Selection Guide

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Which Krytox product is right for your application? Krytox product(s) are perfluoropolyether oils and greases are available in a variety of grades for many types of applications. This Product Selection Guide provides general properties and cites the technical data reference document where additional information can be found. “Krytox Performance Lubricants Product Overview” gives basic information about all of the grades. Typical Krytox […]

Krytox™ AGL 683 Case Study – Gearbox Grease

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Krytox AGL 683 Aviation Gear Box Grease – Case Study Aircraft Cabin Air Conditioning and Temperature Control System Application Aircraft systems manufacturer improves flying experience with help from custom lubricant. Aircraft systems manufacturer makes cabins more comfortable and reduces costly maintenance A systems manufacturer designed a cabin air conditioning and temperature control system for the latest series of large passenger aircraft that makes […]

Krytox™ Corrugator Greases

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Krytox Corrugator Greases Product Information Krytox PFPE/PTFE corrugator greases have become the corrugator industry standard for lubricating bearings on heated rolls in single facers and associated equipment. Krytox lubricants help eliminate bearing lubrication as a cause of premature corrugator roll failures. Corrugator roll changes are significantly easier and quicker on single facers lubricated with Krytox corrugator greases. Corrugators choose Krytox™ lubricants […]

Krytox™ Valve Lubricants

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Smooth Operation in Extreme Temperatures and Longer Use-Life Make Krytox™ Valve Lubricants the Choice for Valve Seals Control valves are critical components in plant operations around the world. To optimize operational integrity, valves require proper maintenance. Long-lasting Krytox synthetic lubricants keep valves operating smoothly with less maintenance. Krytox oils and greases can also provide long-term corrosion resistance and enhanced performance, even in […]

Krytox™ Aviation

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Krytox Aviation Greases & Applications Innovations for the Aviation Industry Since the first commercial application over 50 years ago, Krytox Aviation synthetic lubricants have delivered consistent, superior, extended performance. Today, with new additives for new challenges, Krytox™ lubricants continue to deliver extreme performance under extreme conditions. Krytox Aviation is the lubricant of choice for demanding conditions —high and low temperatures, extreme […]

Krytox™ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Krytox FAQ Introduction to Krytox Lubricants What is Krytox FAQ? Krytox is the Chemours brand name for a range of clean, specialty synthetic lubricating materials available in numerous grades for a wide range of applications. Krytox lubricants have become the product of choice where extremely high or low temperature performance, nonflammability, oxygen compatibility, and resistance […]

TS4 Thread Sealant

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Krytox TS4 Thread Sealant Sealants and tape often expand under pressure. This requires plants to halt operations for re-application, or worse, address expensive thread damages. Krytox TS4 is a great replacement to avoid constant maintenance.  High quality sealants, like Krytox TS4, prevent leaks and damages that jeopardize operations, even in extreme environments. Proper application and a […]

Krytox™ Application Overview

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Krytox History & Product Overview For the full Krytox product list, click here. Krytox, discovered in 1959, the polymer that showed remarkable thermal and oxidative stability. Potential uses envisioned then included lubricant for the MACH 3+ turbine engine, hydraulic oil, rocket gearbox lubricant, and even gyroscope oil. In 1964, new perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based grease formulations, developed […]

Opteon™ SF-79 for Vapor Degreasing

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Opteon™ SF-79 – Vapor Degreasing Solvent What is Vapor Degreasing? Vapor degreasing is a precision cleaning technique used to dissolve greases and remove soils from metal parts. Over the course of the manufacturing process, parts ranging from ball bearings to printed circuit boards become contaminated. Manufacturers employ vapor degreasing to ensure that performance, quality, reliability, and aesthetics are not impacted by these […]