Molykote Solutions to your Lubrication Problems

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Rolling Bearings

High load, temperature & noise issues

Shaft / Hub Connections

Stick-slip, fretting & wet conditions

Open Steel Gears

Wear, pitting & corrosion

Plastic Gears

Running-in, swelling & high temp

Seals & Packings

Chemical resistance & compatibility

Enclosed Steel Gears

Wear, temperature & food grade

Metal Sliding Bearings

Scuffing, high load & wet conditions

Plastic Sliding Bearings

Stick-slip, stress cracks & wear

Linear Sliding Guides

Fretting, high load & wet conditions

Linear Motion Guides

Intermittent operation & accuracy

Chains

High temp, wear & washdown

Planetary Roller Screws

Contamination & high speed

Bolts & Studs

Seizure, fretting & high temperature

Press-fit Joints

Stick-slip & assembly damage

Maintenance & Repairs

Corrosion, penetrating & cleaning

Vacuum & Compressors

Oxidation, varnish & high temp

Hydraulic Pumps

Service life & water resistance

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1. Rolling-Elements Bearing

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Short life due to high loads	Multi-purpose grease with MoS₂	Molykote BR2 Plus
Ability to operate at extremely low temperatures (to -70°C)	Low to moderate loads and speeds	Molykote 33
Short life due to very high temperatures (up to 180°C continuous)	Moderate to high loads and high speeds	Molykote BG 20
Short life due to very high temperatures (up to 200°C continuous)	Low to moderate loads and speeds	Molykote 44
Short life due to extremely high temperatures (up to 250°C continuous)	Resistant against solvents and other aggressive chemicals	Molykote BG 87
Short life due to extremely high temperatures (up to 230°C continuous)	Heavy duty and chemically resistant grease	Molykote FS 3451
Short life due to extremely high temperatures (up to 230°C continuous)	Low to moderate loads and speeds	Molykote 7348
Need for operation in very high vacuum environment	Service temperatures from -35 to +250°C	Molykote HP-300
Lubricant failure because of aggressive environmental influence	Service temperatures from -35 to +250°C / -40 to +200°C / -40 to +230°C	Molykote BG 87 Molykote HP-300 Molykote FS 1292 Molykote FS 3451
Noise	Service temperatures from -40 to +150°C	Molykote BG 555

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2. Shaft / Hub Connections

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Stick-slip and damage during assembly and running-in	Dry film lubricant coating Pretreatment with solid lubricants Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste	Molykote D 321 R Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote G-n Plus
High wear, stiff operation, fretting corrosion, increased tolerances	Multi-purpose grease with MoS₂ Extreme pressure MoS₂ grease Fretting corrosion	Molykote BR 2 Plus Molykote Longterm 2 Plus Molykote P 40
Short life and lubrication intervals owing to wet environment	White long-life and water resistant grease Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Molykote Longterm W2 Molykote Longterm 2 Plus

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3. Steel Gear Wheels in Open Gears

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
High wear, pitting or corrosion on gear wheels running at low to medium speeds (up to 2 m/s)	Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste Pretreatment with solid lubricants Protection against fretting corrosion Adhesive grease against fretting corrosion Protects against wear due to high loads Synthetic grease with solid lubricants	Molykote G-n Plus Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote TP 42 Molykote G 67 Molykote 165 LT Molykote 1122
High wear, pitting or corrosion on gear wheels running at high speeds (up to 6 m/s)	Good water and moisture resistant grease (spray) Adhesive grease in difficult operating conditions	Molykote S-1004 Molykote 1122

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4. Plastic Gear Wheels in Enclosed Gears

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Running-in damage, stick-slip, scuffing, seizure	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants General purpose grease for plastic lubrication	Molykote PG-30L Molykote PG-602
High wear and short life owing to high temperatures or heavy loads. Swelling, shrinking, stress cracks, change in strength characteristics due to inadequate lubricant	White silicone grease for wide temperature range White synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressure White silicone grease with solid lubricants Semi-synthetic grease for enclosed plastic and steel gears General purpose, semi-synthetic grease General purpose grease for plastic lubrication Synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressure	Molykote PG 21 Molykote PG-30L Molykote PG 54 Molykote G 68 Molykote PG 75 Molykote PG-602 Molykote YM-103

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5. Seals and Packings

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Damage due to lubrication failure under aggressive environmental influences	Resistant against solvents and other aggressive chemicals Silicone compound resistant against solvents and gases Chemically resistant fluoro-silicone grease	Molykote BG 87 Molykote 111 Molykote FS 3452
Shrinkage, swelling and stress cracking due to lubricant incompatibility	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants compatible with many plastics Synthetic grease with noise dampening capacity Low temperature synthetic grease compatible with many plastics Synthetic grease compatible with many plastics, protects against stress-cracking formation General purpose silicone compound	Molykote PG-30L Molykote EM-50L Molykote EM-60L Molykote BG 87 Molykote 111

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6. Steel Gear Wheels in Enclosed Gears

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Running-in damage	Pretreatment assembly paste Dry film lubricant coating	Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote D 321 R
Wear, pittings	MoS₂ additive for gear oils Adhesive, semi-fluid mineral oil grease Synthetic grease with solid lubricants	Molykote M 55 Plus Molykote Longterm 00 Molykote 1122
Short life due to high temperatures, high load in helical steel drive gears	Good oxidation and thermal stability	Molykote L-1115-ISO 150
Short life due to high temperatures (≥75°C) in helical steel drive gears in food processing plant	Good oxidation and thermal stability Food grade	Molykote L-1115 FG-ISO 150
High maintenance cost due to frequent oil changes in worm gears that are difficult to access	Synthetic food grade gear oil	Molykote L-1146 FG-ISO 460
Corrosion protection in worm gears made out of bronze	No sulphur phosphorous EP additives	Molykote L-1146-ISO 460
Steel gears in area of a food processing plant, prone to frequent washdowns	Food grade High resistance to water emulsification	Molykote L-1115FG-ISO 150

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7. Sliding Contact Bearings made of Metal

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Stick-slip and damage during assembly and running-in	Dry film lubricant coating Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste Pretreatment assembly paste	Molykote D 321 R Molykote G-n Plus Molykote G-Rapid Plus
Scuffing, scoring, high wear. Short life due to high load	Multi-purpose grease with MoS₂ Extreme pressure MoS₂ grease	Molykote BR 2 Plus Molykote Longterm 2 Plus
Short life and lubrication intervals owing to wet environment	White long-life and water resistant grease Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Molykote Longterm W2 Molykote Longterm 2 Plus

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8. Sliding Contact Bearings made of Plastic

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Running-in damage, stick-slip, scuffing, seizure	White synthetic grease with solid lubricants Extreme pressure synthetic grease paste General purpose grease for plastic lubrication	Molykote PG-30L Molykote PPE Molykote PG 602
High wear, stiff operation, stress cracks, swelling, shrinking, effect on hardness due to inadequate lubricant, short life owing to high temperatures or high loads	White silicone grease for wide temperature range White synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressure White silicone grease with solid lubricants General purpose, semi-synthetic grease General purpose grease for plastic lubrication Synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressure	Molykote PG 21 Molykote PG-30L Molykote PG 54 Molykote PG 75 Molykote PG 602 Molykote YM-103

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9. Linear Sliding Guides

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Stick-slip and damage during assembly and running-in	Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste Pretreatment assembly paste Multi-purpose grease with MoS₂ Extreme pressure MoS₂ grease	Molykote G-n Plus Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote BR 2 Plus Molykote Longterm 2 Plus
Scuffing, scoring, high wear, short life due to high load	Multi-purpose, moderate load and food grade (USDA H1) grease Synthetic grease for high loads on metals General purpose, semi-synthetic grease White synthetic grease with solid lubricants for extreme pressure Silicone grease for plastics with wide temperature range	Molykote G-4500 Molykote G-4700 Molykote PG 75 Molykote PG-30L Molykote 33
Short life and lubrication intervals owing to wet environment	White long-life and water resistant grease Extreme pressure and water resistant grease	Molykote Longterm W2 Molykote Longterm 2 Plus
Fretting corrosion	White, extreme pressure solid lubricant paste Adhesive lubricant against fretting corrosion	Molykote DX Molykote G 67

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10. Linear Motion Guides

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
High lubricant usage with oil lubrication	Coat with AF Coating then apply thin film of DX paste	Molykote 3402 C + DX
High wear due to intermittent operation or by small movement	Dry film lubricant for short travel distances	Molykote 3402 C
Insufficient accuracy as a result of surface rolling and wear	Apply both lubricants due to increased loads Apply both lubricants due to high loads and medium speeds	Molykote 3402 C + DX Molykote 3402 C + Longterm 2 Plus

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11. Chains

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
High wear and short service life caused by high temperatures or heavy loads	Semi-synthetic chain oil High temperature synthetic chain oil Service temperatures from -30 to +250°C High temperature / low friction synthetic chain oil, up to +250°C Adhesive / low friction synthetic chain oil, up to +250°C Solvent free high temperature chain oil	Molykote S-1500 Molykote S-1501 Molykote S-1502 Molykote S-1503 Molykote S-1504 Molykote CO 220
High wear and short service life due to insufficient lubrication at high speeds	Adhesive chain lubricant with MoS₂	Molykote MKL-N
High wear and short service life caused by extreme temperatures or heavy loads	Dry lubrication by solid lubricants up to +450°C	Molykote M 30
High wear and corrosion due to heavy loads and wet environments	Black chain lubricant for grease nipples Adhesive paste for normal and stainless steel chains	Molykote 1122 Molykote P 40
High wear and corrosion due to high water washout	High resistance to water emulsification High film strength	Molykote L-1460FG
High wear and short service life caused by very low temperatures	Food grade Pour point < -60°C	Molykote L-1468FG

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12. Planetary Roller Screws

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Contamination as a result of high lubricant delivery during oil lubrication	Dry film, oil resistant lubricant	Molykote 7409
Increased wear caused by lubricant oxidation or decomposition at extreme temperatures or under aggressive ambient conditions	Silicone grease for high and very low temperatures Silicone grease with wide temperature range Chemically resistant fluoro-silicone grease	Molykote 33 Molykote 44 Molykote FS 3451
Wear caused by high centrifugal forces at the bearing guide system as a result of high speeds	General purpose grease Synthetic grease for high speeds	Molykote Multilub Molykote BG 20

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13. Bolts & Studs

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Fretting and seizure on bolts made of austenitic stainless steel	White assembly paste Black, metal-free assembly paste Dry film lubricant coating	Molykote D Molykote P 74 Molykote D 321 R
Fretting and seizure on bolts with galvanized surface	Very low assembly torque Dry coating preferred	Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote D 321 R
Broken bolts and stripped threads owing to scatter of friction coefficient	Consistent assembly torque Dry film lubricant coating	Molykote 1000 Molykote 7405
Fretting and seizure on bolts exposed to low to medium temperatures and corrosive environments	Metal-free lubricating paste	Molykote P 40
Broken bolts due to stress cracks on thread surfaces. Seizure or broken bolts due to unsuitable lubricants or high temperature and corrosive environments	High temperature threads (nickel alloys) Multi-purpose copper paste High temperature antiseize paste	Molykote P 37 Molykote P 1600 Molykote HSC Plus

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14. Press-fit Joints

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Difficult and time consuming assembly because of stick-slip; scuffing, scoring or component damage during press-fitting	Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste White assembly paste Pretreatment with solid lubricants	Molykote G-n Plus Molykote D Molykote G-Rapid Plus

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15. Maintenance & Repairs

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Difficult dismantling owing to corrosion and rust	'5 in 1' Penetrating oil	Molykote Multigliss Molykote Supergliss
Contaminated components	Metal / Brake cleaner	Molykote Metal Cleaner
Stick-slip and damage during assembly and running-in	Adhesive pretreatment assembly paste Pretreatment with solid lubricants	Molykote G-n Plus Molykote G-Rapid Plus
Corroded components due to corrosive environment	Adhesive copper paste	Molykote Cu-7439 plus
Seized or broken bolted connections	White assembly paste Pretreatment with solid lubricants Consistent assembly torque High temperature threads (nickel alloys)	Molykote D Molykote G-Rapid Plus Molykote 1000 Molykote P 37
Wear, pittings and noise	MoS₂ additive for motor and gear oils	Molykote A
Corrosion	Dry, transparent corrosion protector	Molykote Metal Protector Plus
Difficult applications which are not equipped with grease nipples	Low viscosity solid lubricant dispersion	Molykote Omnigliss
Short life and lubrication intervals owing to wet environment	Adhesive lubricant dispersion	Molykote Polygliss-N
Welding spots on welding tools and metal surfaces	Transparent, water based fluid	Molykote S-1000
Sticking of molded components	Non silicone release fluid	Molykote S-1001
Dust contamination in electrical components	Electrical contact cleaner	Molykote S-1002
Damage of drills and components	Cutting fluid	Molykote S-1003
Sticking of rubber, metal and plastic parts	Silicone release agent and lubricant	Molykote Separator Spray
Repair damaged galvanized surfaces	Corrosion protective dry film coating	Molykote L-0500

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16. Vacuum Pumps & Air Compressors

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Short lubricant lifetime, faulty pump performance	Good oxidation and thermal stability	Molykote L-0610
Short service life due to high exposure to water vapour in food processing environment	Food grade High resistance to water emulsification	Molykote L-1668FG
Short service life due to varnish build up	Good oxidation and thermal stability	Molykote L-0246
Short service life due to high temperatures	Synthetic base oil (PAO) Food grade Synthetic base oil (PAG/POE blend)	Molykote L-1246 Molykote L-1246FG Molykote L-3232
Short service life due to very high temperatures and pressures (as in piston compressors)	Synthetic base oil (POE)	Molykote L-4646

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17. Hydraulic Pumps

User Problems	Requirement	Molykote Solutions
Extend service life	Good oxidation and thermal stability	Molykote L-0346
Short service life due to water emulsification	High resistance to water emulsification Food grade	Molykote L-1346 Molykote L-1346FG
Low pourpoint oil	Wide temperature range (-60 to +250°C)	Molykote L-1368FG

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