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Application based articles from Chemours regarding Krytox.

Krytox™ MIL PRF-27617 Greases—Grease, Aircraft and Instrument, Fuel- and Oxidizer-Resistant

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MIL PRF-27617 Greases Product Information Krytox™ oils and MIL PRF-27617 greases are based on perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oils. These synthetic fluorinated lubricants are used in extreme conditions, such as continuous high temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F) and higher temperatures for shorter periods, depending on product grade limits. Chemically inert and safe for use around hazardous chemicals, these lubricants are nonflammable and […]

How to Prepare Bearings with Krytox™ Lubricants

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How to prepare a bearing with Krytox™ Lubricants Before You Start Dirt is one of a bearing’s worst enemies. That’s why it is so important to work in a clean area, with bearings and lubricants covered until ready for use. When handling bearings, wear clean elastomer gloves and use clean, lint-free rags. Compressed air, if used, should be filtered and […]

Krytox™ Automotive Bearing Lubrication Applications

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Krytox™ Automotive Bearing Lubrication Applications High Performance Lubricants That Work in Demanding Real-Life Applications Reliable high-performance fluoropolymer lubricants from Chemours can stand up to even extreme conditions. Krytox™ oils and greases have proven scientific and technical properties to help solve the most critical issues in the automotive industry. Superior product performance, lower overall maintenance systems cost, and a lower environmental footprint […]

Krytox™ For Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

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Krytox™ Lubricants Can Help Solve Your Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness issues. Inside an automobile’s interior, there are a variety of places where different materials come into contact with one another. Examples include metal on plastic, leather on leather, weather stripping, and many others. Movement between these surfaces often results in a series of noises typically described as squeak, itch, […]

Krytox™ H-1 Food Grade Lubricants

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Krytox™ NSF H-1 Food Grade Lubricants – Safe for Incidental Food Contact Choosing the correct Food Grade Lubricants Choosing the right lubricant for your equipment just got a lot easier with H-1 certified Krytox™ food grade lubricants from Miller-Stephenson. As with the full line of Krytox™ lubricants, Krytox™ oils and greases deliver superior performance with […]

Krytox™ Oxygen Pump Lubricant Case Study

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Oxygen Pump Lubricant for an Indian steel manufacturer saves money Steel manufacturer in India ensures safety while cutting costs A steel manufacturer located in India wanted to find a more cost-effective gearbox lubricant for its oxygen pumps, but did not want to compromise the performance or safety of its operations. The manufacturer wanted to proceed cautiously, conducting validation tests before making any […]

Krytox™ Solutions for the Automotive Industry

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Krytox™ Performance Lubricants | Automotive Lubricants specifically designed for Automotive needs Powered by Chemours Science… Over the last fifty years, Krytox™ automotive lubricants have helped customers outpace the competition by bringing customized and innovative solutions into an increasingly competitive automotive industry. Whatever your engineering challenge—longer part life, extreme temperatures, reduced failures—Krytox™ performance lubricants can help. At […]

Krytox™ Lubrication Points for Non-Bearing Automotive Applications

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Krytox Automotive Information & Applications High Performance Lubricants That Work in Demanding Real-Life Applications Reliable high-performance fluoropolymer lubricants from Chemours can stand up to even extreme conditions. Krytox oils and greases have proven scientific and technical properties to help solve the most critical issues in the automotive industry. Superior product performance, lower overall maintenance systems cost, and a lower environmental footprint help […]

Krytox™ XHT Takes the Heat

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CHALLENGE: Overcoming high temperature lubricant degradation with Krytox™ XHT Conventional lubricants are subject to oxidation, attack by harsh chemicals or solvents, flammability, and volatilization of the base oil, leading to failure of the lubrication system and associated hazards. Conventional lubricant properties are often found inadequate for critical systems where failure is not an option. Krytox™ XHT greases and oils help […]

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 […]