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Latest NewsIndustrial Silicone Oil Uses Specific to Maharashtra & Western India
Introduction In the past, India had heavily relied on imports in terms of meeting the demand of silicone oil. The primary source of these imports were countries like China, Germany and the U.S. Though India had a strong base in petrochemicals, the limitation of…
How Silicone Emulsions Help in Reducing Friction & Wear in Industrial Equipment
Introduction Silicone emulsions are inert, heat-stable and non-toxic products that consist of silicone polymers blended with water. These emulsions are used across various industries and are often found in day-to-day products such as make-up, car manufacturing, etc….
Choosing the Right Defoamer: Silicone vs Non-Silicone Defoamers
Introduction Foam is one of the major inconveniences in the industrial process as it affects the efficiency, quality and reliability of the operations. Choosing correct defoamers is an essential step for maintaining optimal production levels. Defoamers are also known…
When to Use Anti-Seize vs Regular Grease: A Maintenance Engineer’s Guide” — Difference, Complementary Use-Cases
Introduction Lubricants play an important role in the industrial and maintenance sector as they are used to keep the equipment running smoothly, prevent machines from breaking down and extend the service life of the machines. However, all lubricants do not offer the…
Best Practices for Using Silicone Defoamers in Your Plant
Introduction Silicone defoamers are chemical agents that are used in reduction and prevention of foam formation in the industrial processes. These defoamers are spread across the surface of the foam bubbles and destabilize them. This results in collapsing of the foam….
Top Industrial & Household Applications of Silicone Grease You Should Know
Introduction Silicone grease is used widely in both industrial and household applications due to its powerful properties. Silicone grease can resist water, extreme temperatures and chemicals as well. This makes it ideal for harsh conditions and expand its usage range…
Best Practices for Applying and Cleaning Silicon High Vacuum Grease in Vacuum Systems
Introduction Vacuum grease is a formulated lubricant which is specifically designed to be used in vacuum systems. The primary purpose of vacuum grease is to create such seals that can prevent the gases from escaping and preserve the vacuum integrity of the…
Understanding Silicone Oil: Properties, Uses, and Why It Matters in Industrial Applications
Introduction Silicone oil comprises a set of synthetic polymers of Silicon and Oxygen atoms popularly known as Si-O bonds. This bond is also branched into various organic side-functional groups such as carbon-carbon bonds or C-C bonds. Silicone oil can be…
Top Applications for Silicone Defoamer: From Paints to Pulp & Paper
Introduction A silicone defoamer chemical is a specialized foam agent mixed with silicone compounds. The basic function of this defoamer is to reduce or remove foams from liquids. The process of elimination includes lowering of liquid films’ surface which results into…
Best Practices for Applying Copper & Anti‑Seize Greases in Automotive & Industrial Applications
Introduction Anti-seize is a special kind of lubricant designed to operate under and at extremely high temperatures. Its base ingredient is a grease that can be used for lubricating purposes up to 176°C. The main function of this grease is to act as a carrier for the…