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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Product Highlights
Duraglide uses a volatile carrier fluid that quickly deposits a thin, uniform, dry, lubricating PTFE film on any surface geometry. Duraglide is suitable for use as-applied, or coated parts may subsequently be thermally treated for improved PTFE adhesion and longer service life.
- Benefits
Duraglide Dry Lubricant offers important money saving benefits:
- ISO 10993 tested and certified
- Non-flammable; fast-drying
- Non migrating; no silicone
- Minimal solvent odor
- Factory calibrated PTFE; consistent coating results
- Imparts a low surface coefficient of friction of 0.06
- Simple equipment requirements for high-volume part treatment
- Carrier fluid hostile to bioburden issues
- Compatible with ETO and radiation sterilization processes
- Excellent compatibility with metals and plastics
Applications & Uses
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- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Application Methods
All surfaces should be clean and dry prior to application. Normal precautions (safety glasses, etc.) should be used when moving, dispensing, and using Duraglide Dry Lubricant.
Application methods include dipping, wiping, brushing or aerosol sprays. A single application is adequate for most uses.
The most cost-effective dipping process uses a single-sump, vapor degreaser style dipping machine engineered for use with Duraglide. This machine puts the carrier fluid into a low-temperature “rolling boil” to insure the PTFE particles remain in suspension without settling. It is a highly reliable means of coating parts while reducing evaporative losses of carrier fluid. Contact MicroCare for more details.
- Why is Duraglide Called a Dry Lubricant When it is Applied as a Liquid
Duraglide consists of PTFE particles dispersed in a fast-drying liquid carrier. When applied by dipping, spraying or brushing, the liquid carrier quickly evaporates (typically in seconds) and the treated parts are coated with an oil-free, PTFE lubricant that is dry to the touch and non-migrating.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Slight Ethereal
- Coating Odor
- None
- Slightly Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Coating Coefficient of Friction | 0.06 | - | - |
| Volatile (Weight, Carrier) | 100.0 | % | - |
| Solids (Weight,Typical) | 0.5 - 10.0 | % | - |
| PTFE Particle Size (Average Bulk) | 1 - 15 | microns | - |
| PTFE Particle Size (Average Mean) | 3.7 | microns | - |
| Carrier Evaporation Rate (Ether = 1) | min. 1 | - | - |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | Not Flammable | - | ASTM D 93 |
| Flash Point (Open Cup) | Not Flammable | - | ASTM D 1320-86 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Environmental
All Duraglide formulas are accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. Contact MicroCare for details related to EU REACH compliance requirements.
Duraglide Dry Lubricant formulas are not classified as Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) and are not subject to NESHAP regulation. None are SARA Title III Section 313 listed, and none are subject to SARA Title III (EPCRA) reporting requirements.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is not required, but may be used to enhance cosmetics and durability by melting the coating onto the substrate. The process is simple, and involves heating the coated part surface to 305- 310°C (581-590°F). Maintain the surface temperature of the coated part (not the temperature of the ambient air) at the recommended temperatures for 5-10 minutes. The process typically changes the coating appearance from opaque white to translucent and ultimately appears clear and wet. If a white residue remains, buff with a soft cloth after cooling. No further treatment is required.
- Biocompatibility
Duraglide Dry Lubricant has been successfully tested to appropriate ISO 10993 protocols. Duraglide is not sold for use on permanently implantable devices of any kind. Contact MicroCare for full details.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Liter¹ (Sample) - 1 L (2.5 Lb / 1.13 kg)
MCC-XF020L Glass Liter² (Sample) - 1 L (2.5 Lb / 1.13 kg) MCC-XF020GL Steel Gallon¹ - 1 Gal / 3.79 L (10 Lb / 4.54 kg) MCC-XF020G Steel Pail¹ - 5 Gal / 18.9 L (50 Lb / 22.68 kg) MCC-XF020P Steel Drum¹ - 55 Gal / 208 L (500 Lb / 226.8 kg) MCC-XF020D Aerosol¹ - 14 oz (397 g) MCC-DGF14A Note: Products sold by weight, not volume. One-gallon and smaller sample containers are available upon request.
The aerosol packaged Duraglide Dry Lubricant Spray is part of a family of Duraglide Dry Lubricant options from a few ounces up to 55 gallon drums.