Lubrication & Separation.
Specialty lubricants based on mineral oil, silicone, and PFPE, as well as release agents for casting, forming, and mold making: Friction, wear, and adhesion determine service life, maintenance intervals, and component quality. This section explains the fundamentals, selection criteria, and typical applications.
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Basics
Industrial lubricants reduce friction and wear, protect against corrosion, and extend maintenance intervals. Mineral- and synthetic-based oils and greases cover most bearing, guide, and assembly applications. Silicone oils and greases are temperature-stable, oxidation-resistant, and generally gentle on plastics and elastomers. PFPE (perfluorinated polyethers) are chemically almost inert and are used under extreme conditions such as high temperatures, aggressive media, oxygen atmospheres, or vacuum; the suitability for a specific application is documented in the technical data sheet. Release agents based on wax, PVA, silicone, or PTFE prevent sticking during molding and plastics processing; in metal casting, die coatings perform this function. Selection criteria include temperature range, load and speed, media and material compatibility, residue behavior and service life, and, for applications near food products, NSF H1 registration of the product.
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Products & Brands
The product range for this topic includes anti-seize assembly pastes, mineral and synthetic oil-based greases, specialty oils, forming and forging lubricants, die coatings, release agents, and lubricating and maintenance sprays, including products from Molydal and Henkel's Bonderite range. Technical and safety data sheets are available to help you make your decision; we are happy to assist you with your selection.
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Lubricants and release agents ensure processes in forming, casting, assembly and maintenance, from individual production to series production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to use silicone lubricant, and when to use PFPE lubricant?
Silicone lubricants are suitable for material-friendly, temperature-stable applications with plastics and elastomers, such as on O-rings, seals, and fittings; they should not be used on silicone elastomers due to the risk of swelling. PFPE lubricants are the first choice for chemically aggressive media, very high temperatures, oxygen atmospheres, or vacuums, where mineral and silicone oils reach their limits. The temperature range, media contact, and material pairing are decisive factors; the application limits are specified in the technical data sheet.
What is an H1 lubricant?
An H1 lubricant is registered with NSF for use in food processing facilities where occasional, technically unavoidable contact with food cannot be ruled out. The registration is product-specific; the NSF registration number and the manufacturer's documentation are authoritative. Category H2 exists for areas without potential food contact.
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