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Krytox™ Valve Lubricants

A worker in orange coveralls, safety helmet, gloves, and goggles is inspecting or repairing industrial machinery on a platform surrounded by yellow pipes, possibly applying lubricant or krytox to ensure smooth operation.

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™ Application Overview

Industrial plant at sunset with large pipes, red warning lights, and smoke rising from smokestacks in the background, under a partly cloudy sky—where high-performance lubricant like Krytox is essential for smooth, reliable operation.

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 […]