Benefits |
Attributes |
Application |
| Oil evaporates slowly, extending lubrication intervals |
Low vapor pressure |
Used as sealant or lubricant in vacuum systems, high-temperature bearing, valve or o-ring lubricant, oven conveyor chain and bearing grease, or any use that requires high-temperature stability, low vapor pressure, high vacuum, chemical inertness, or in industries that manufacture oxygen |
| No breakdown in properties up to 10E07 rads |
Radiation stability |
Nuclear, aerospace, and difficult-to-access areas for repair or replacement |
| Reliable and consistent in low- or high-temperature conditions; nonreactive; does not break down |
Thermal and oxidative stability |
All industries |
| Does not burn or support combustion even in 100% liquid or gaseous oxygen |
Non-flammability |
Oxygen service, aerospace, chemical, semi-conductor |
| Low viscosity oils used at temperatures as low as –57°C (–70°F) |
Low- temperature environments |
Aerospace |
| Krytox® has a dropping point (thickener melting point) of 325°C (-617°F). Special thickener formulations provide
useful lubrication up to 371° to 399°C (700° to 750°F) or higher with relubrication |
High-temperature environments |
Industrial bearings, corrugator and hot oven bearings, chains |
| Longer lubricant life, less contamination |
Low outgassing |
High vacuum, clean rooms |
| Protects bearings and other components under high loads or slower speeds. Components run quieter and wear protection is extended |
Extreme pressure (EP) |
Automotive bearings, industrial |
| Accommodate rigid specifications for safety in oxygen and harsh chemical environments |
Meets military specifications |
Aerospace and industrial applications: space shuttle, bearings, sealants, o-ring lubricant, oxygen systems
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| Does not break down under mechanical stress and lose ability to hold oil |
Mechanical stability |
All bearings |
| Select additives combined with Krytox® improve electrical conductivity |
Conductivity |
Where electrical conductivity is needed |
| Additives combined with Krytox® to protect metallic surfaces from corrosion caused by moisture and oxygen; prevents rusting |
Anticorrosion |
Any applications subject to harsh environments including exposure to extreme temperature ranges, frequent temperature cycling, moisture, or chemicals |
| Provides high specific load-carrying capability and highest protection against wear |
Antiwear |
Bearings used in all |
