Dicronite® Dry Lubrication

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Dicronite® Dry Lubrication is a tungsten disulfide (WS2), solid lubricant coating. This extremely thin film coating provides friction and sliding wear reduction that improves performance in various applications across numerous industries.

Product Type: Industrial Lubricants, Lubricant

Application Area: Gears

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Plastics

Features: Anti-Wear Properties, Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Friction Reduction, Good Mold Release, Good Thermal Stability

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features

FRICTION REDUCTION

Application systems with Dicronite® coated on smooth surfaces typically range between 0.03 and 0.07 µ𝑘𝑘 (dynamic coefficient of friction)

WEAR REDUCTION

Reduces sliding wear; not appropriate for abrasive wear reduction

LOAD CAPACITY

Same as substrate, up to approximately 350,000 psi (2,415 MPa)

THERMAL STABILITY

Stable across wide temperature range; withstands temperature swings • up to approximately 538°C (1000°F) in air • up to approximately 1316°C (2400°F) in vacuum • down to approximately -188°C (-305°F)

VACUUM STABILITY

Very low outgassing; suitable spacecraft material • TML < 1.0 %, CVCM < 0.1 %

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Process Description

Dicronite® is applied at one of many licensed coating facilities. After surface preparation, Dicronite® dry lubricant is impinged onto the substrate surface. The coating process is conducted at ambient conditions. The material includes no binders or adhesives and requires no curing. Dicronite® can be re-applied without extensive stripping.

Applications
  1. Aerospace
  2. Automotive
  3. Food Processing
  4. Semiconductor
  5. Medical
  6. Plastics
  7. Oil and Gas
  8. Nuclear
  9. Actuators
  10. Ball Screws
  11. Bearings
  12. Bushings
  13. Chains
  14. Couplings
  15. Fasteners
  16. Gears
  17. Guides
  18. Molds
  19. Pins
  20. Shafts
  21. Sprockets
  22. Valves
Compatible With

 

  • All metals, most plastics, and some ceramic
  • May be applied on other coatings/platings

Properties

Appearance
Silver, blue gray, dark gray
Compatible With
All metals, most plastics, and some ceramics; may be applied on other coatings/platings
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thickness0.5
Chemical StabilityInert
ToxicityNon-toxic
Hardness1.0 – 1.5
MagnetismNon-magnetic
HandlingSensitive to scratching and abrasion; prevent damage to coated surfaces