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Introduction Silicone grease and speciality lubricants are considered ideal for applications where ordinary petroleum products fail to perform. Silicone grease and speciality lubricants are preferred for extreme temperatures, plastic and rubber contact, electrical...

Introduction Grease is one of the components that works out of sight, inside the bearings and housings. As a result, its problems often go unnoticed until the equipment fails. It is also rarely tested during servicing. The grease problem does not occur from its...

Galvanic corrosion happens when two different metals touch in the presence of moisture or salt: the more reactive metal corrodes faster, and the threads seize. Anti-seize compound helps by separating the threads, filling the gaps where moisture collects, and making...

In most cases, no — you should not mix different types of grease. A grease is made of a base oil, a thickener, and additives, and when two greases with different thickeners or base oils are combined, the mixture can soften, harden, or separate into oil and solids,...

Most industrial silicone greases have an unopened shelf life of roughly 2 to 5 years when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes. Once opened, shelf life is typically shorter and depends heavily on how well the container is...

Silicone oil, silicone grease, and silicone rubber are three different physical forms of the same base silicone chemistry (polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS), and each exists to do a different job. Silicone oil is a free-flowing liquid used for lubrication, heat transfer,...

Introduction Silicone emulsions are known for their role in the textile industry by offering the softness, water repellency and smooth hand-feel to the fabric. However, these silicone emulsions also play a key role in other industries. By dispersing silicone fluid in...