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Dry Lubricant Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory provides a detailed list of dry lubricant manufacturers and suppliers. Find dry lubricant companies that can design, engineer, and manufacture dry lubricants to your specifications. Peruse our website to review and discover top dry lubricant manufacturers with roll over ads and complete product descriptions. Connect with the dry lubricant companies through our hassle-free and efficient request for quote form. You are provided company profiles, website links, locations, phone numbers, product videos, and product information. Read reviews and stay informed with product new articles. Whether you are looking for manufacturers of dry lubricant sprays, dry film lubricants, or dry lubricants metal of every type, IQS is the premier source for you. Read Industry Info...

  • Dunn, NC

    When it comes to industrial lubricants; no one does them better than we do! Our teams of research and development specialists work tirelessly around the clock in order to ensure that our products remain on the forefront of technology at all times because we know that our customers rely on the most innovatively advanced products to keep their businesses moving! Visit our website today or get in touch via email or telephone today!

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  • West Conshohocken, PA

    Quaker's range of specialty industrial lubricants provide advantages such as extended machine component service life, support with reductions in equipment failure and unscheduled shutdown, as well as optimal performance in high and low temperatures. Our lubricants are used in a variety of industries such as mining, automotive, bearings, general manufacturing, and more.

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  • Rockwall, TX

    The Whitmore Group has been in the component protection technology industry since 1893. We engineer and manufacture specialized lubricants, coatings, sealants and contamination control breathers. Our product lines provide mining, railroad, food grade and industrial lubrication including extreme pressure greases, biodegradable lubricants, tire sealants and more. Rely on our century of experience!

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  • Aston, PA

    Since 1954, McLube, a brand of McGee Industries, has been manufacturing industrial lubricants such as dry-film lubricants (promotes longer life and protection against corrosion) and lubricants fortified with Molybdenum Disulfide, (Moly-Lube) and PTFE. We specialize in industrial grade lubricants, mold release agents, and greases.

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  • North Kingstown, RI

    ur advanced formulations are engineered to withstand extreme conditions, providing superior protection against wear, corrosion, and contamination. With a commitment to quality and innovation, we develop solutions that keep industries running smoothly, from heavy machinery and transportation to manufacturing and power generation. Our dedication to excellence ensures that our lubricants deliver maximum reliability and performance, helping our customers maintain operational efficiency and extend the life of their equipment.

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Dry Lubricants Industry Information

Dry Lubricants

Dry lubricants do not use a liquid media, but are able to provide lubrication while remaining in a solid state. Also called solid lubricants, dry lubricants can have high oxidative and thermal degradation resistance. Some advantages that dry lubricants provide include the ability to perform at extreme temperatures that would cause liquids to evaporate or freeze as well as clean operation because dirt and debris will not stick to solids like they would to liquids such as oil or grease.

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Applications of Dry Lubricants

Able to act as both a lubricant and a sealant, dry lubricants are often used in applications such as slide mechanisms, air compressors, railway track joints, space vehicles, catheters, bearings, circuit boards and transducers. Often referred to as a film or coating, dry lubricants bond to the surface of the machine or part and, as a result, offer a longer wear life than liquid lubricants, such as lubricating oil, which can be difficult to apply and retain.

Lubricating oils do have their advantages, including the fluidity to be stored in a system and replenish a supply automatically, such as oil within cars. Typical industries that benefit from the use of dry lubricants include aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical, petrochemical, industrial, food processing and agricultural.

Dry Lubricant Materials

Dry lubricants consist of four common materials, which are hexagonal boron nitride, graphite, molybdenum disulfide, PTFE and other less common, materials such as tungsten disulfide, talc, calcium fluoride, silicone and cerium fluoride.

Applying Lubricants

The lubricating properties of the major materials used to produce dry lubricants result from the weak bonding of layers on the molecular level. This weak bonding results in sliding when minimal force is applied, resulting in extremely low friction properties. Dry lubricants are applied to materials through spraying, tumbling, dipping, wiping or brushing, although spraying and dipping are the two most common methods, followed by thermal curing in order to provide bonding. Dry lubricants can be applied to numerous materials including rubber, glass, wood, copper, chromium, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and titanium. In addition to being used to reduce friction between two moving parts that are in contact, dry lubricants can also serve as a back-up to liquid lubricants. For instance, a dry film lubricant can be placed under a grease lubricant in case there is a problem with the grease. Sometimes a lubricant can be applied incorrectly or be forgotten, which could be catastrophic for a machine without the dry lube backup in place.