Product spotlight: Lubes and Seals
Thread sealant
Permatex Gel Squeeze Threadlockers prevent fastener loosening and failure caused by shock and vibration, flow easily into threads, and cure in the absence of air.
Features & benefits
Cure at room temperature without cracking or shrinking; withstand temperatures from -65° to 300° F
No-mess, no-waste, 5-g applicator provides pinpoint flow control
Gels stay put on vertical, inverted, and hard-to-reach surfaces; will not glob, flake, run, drip, or spill
Medium-strength Blue is made for assemblies from ¼ to 1 in. in diameter and exhibits 115/53 lb-in. break/prevail torque
High-strength Red is made for heavy-duty threaded assemblies ⅜ to 1 in. or more in diameter and exhibits 175/230 lb-in. break/prevail torque
ITW Devcon
(800) 933-8266
www.devcon.com
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Inhibitor and protectant
Corrosion Stop water-resistant corrosion inhibitor/protectant penetrates, resists water, displaces moisture, prevents corrosion, and simplifies maintenance.
Features & benefits
- Ideal for winterization
- Fights salt water and atmospheric salt and chemicals
- Suitable for anything that rusts or is exposed to a corrosive environment
The B'laster Corp.
(800) 858-6605
www.blasterproducts.com
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Lubricants, degreasers
Liquid Wrench Industrial and Gunk Industrial line lubricants, solvents, and degreasers are available in 12 aerosols and two dropper bottles, for use in manufacturing, maintenance, distribution, and service industries.
Features & benefits
Each has National Sanitary Foundation registration for use in non-food contact applications
Gunk Industrial aerosol product line includes Contact Cleaner and Gel, Non-Chlorinated Heavy-Duty, Green, and Citrus Degreasers
Liquid Wrench aerosol products include Heavy-Duty Penetrating Solvent, Multi-Purpose Lubricant & Corrosion Inhibitor, and Dry Lubricant Aerosol, all with CERFLON; Foaming Penetrant, White Lithium Grease, Heavy-Duty Silicone Spray, and Chain & Wire Rope Lubricant Aerosol with Moly
Penetrating Solvent and Corrosion Inhibitor with CERFLON come in dropper bottles
Radiator Specialty Co.
(877) 464-4865
www.gunk.com
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Multi-purpose lubricant
Molykote L-0501 multi-purpose penetrating lubricating oil loosens rusted parts, stops squeaks, and provides corrosion resistance and long-term lubrication.
Features & benefits
For locks, hinges, cranks, sliding doors, tools, chains, cables, switch linkages, knuckles, pins, and pivots
Available in liquid and aerosol formulations featuring a no-clog spray
Provides corrosion protection; anti-wear additive offers longer-term lubrication than conventional penetrating oils
Dow Corning Corp.
(989) 496-4400
www.molykote.com
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Rotary seals
Rotaflon rotary seals reduce or eliminate shaft damage and reduce power consumption, eliminating downtime related to worn seal shafts.
Features & benefits
Low breakout force and high chemical resistance
Accommodate surface speeds to 5,900 ft/min. and temperatures from -58° to 500°F
Suitable for poorly lubricated conditions
RB-series incorporates bonded, low friction surface on elastomeric seal lip; MC-series incorporates high-performance polymer sealing lip with single lip, double lip, and spring energizer
American High Performance Seals
(412) 788-8815
www.aphseals.com
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