Description
Lubricant - 10g
Cage Code: 05SA2
NSN: 8030-01-450-4009
HMIS Rating 100B
Anti-corrosive and anti-seize lubricant. Inhibits electrolytic corrosion between dissimilar metals; eliminates the seizing and galling of metals; a lubricant that will not break down in salt water or detergents. Use on masts, winches, bolts, screws, rivets, etc.
Function #1 - Eliminating Metal Corrosion
The function of this high performance lubricant in eliminating dissimilar metal corrosion is the elimination of electrolytes from entering the interface of the metallic surfaces. The paste contains 40% PTFE powder and 0% volatile solvents, no silicones or petroleum solvents to evaporate, which would leave voids for electrolytes to be drawn into creating a galvanic cell. When both surfaces are coated and mated with lubricant there are no voids for electrolytes (saltwater) to be drawn in by capillary action over extended periods of time.
This lubricant does not electrically insulate hardware. The PTFE (40%) is ultra fine powder that will extrude out of the contact area and into the voids of the surrounding areas.
Applying this lubricant between electrical contacts and connectors does not increase the resistance of the connections even at hundreds of amps, maintaining the integrity of EMI shielding.
Application Examples
A. Bolt with nut or lock nut. Bolt into tapped aluminum, steel, stainless steel, inconel. Use mascara brush, bottle brush, or toothbrush to apply a thin coat of lubricant to both the threaded hole and the bolt threads and tighten. (Torque requirements may have to be altered according to application of thread lubricants).
B. Bedding surfaces: A closely mating surface (10 mils .010 or closer) can be protected from capillary action by applying a thin coat of lubricant with brush, toothbrush, or plastic scraper and assembling the parts and cleaning excess product with mineral spirits or WD-40.
Function #2 - Eliminating Seizing Galling & Friction Welding
The function of this lubricant in eliminating seizing galling and friction welding of stainless steel, inconel, and other nickel alloys.
Application Examples
This lubricant applied to both mating surfaces of nuts and bolts or threaded holes and bolts leaves a layer of 40% solid PTFE within the thread interface, which works as friction barrier. It contains 0% volatile solvents, will no evaporate, cold flow, or dry out, giving protection many years later when hardware must be dissembled.