1-800-874-4319 (US & INTL)
RFQ

Dry Film Lubricant for the

Semiconductor Industry

Submit RFQ
Trial Coating

Dry Film Lubricant for the Semiconductor Industry

Don’t let friction ruin your reliability or negatively affect your efficiency. Dicronite® provides friction reduction for mechanical systems so you can avoid failure, increase efficiency and maximize performance.

Don’t let friction ruin your reliability or negatively affect your efficiency. Dicronite® provides friction reduction for mechanical systems so you can avoid failure, increase efficiency and maximize performance.

Dicronite® Coating

Engineers use Dicronite® when:

  • precision tolerances or sealing must be maintained
  • high or low temperatures limit the use of other lubricants
  • lubrication is needed where there’s exposure to chemicals, radiation, or other harsh environments
  • optimal performance is needed
  • power output of an assembly is being robbed by friction losses
  • friction is creating too much resistance in the motion of an assembly.
  • sliding wear is limiting component lifetime
  • there is galling and seizing of threaded components

Common Semiconductor Applications Include:

Common semiconductor applications that use Dicronite® include but are not limited to:

  • actuators
  • bearings
  • bushings
  • discs
  • electrical connectors
  • fasteners
  • gears
  • pins
  • plates
  • rods
  • shafts
  • threads
  • valves
  • washers

Key Features of Dicronite®

  • Ability to outperform in varies atmospheric conditions (humidity, vacuum, etc.)
  • Can withstand extreme temperatures (-188° C to +538° C) 
  • 0.5 micron thickness won't interfere with tolerances
  • Compatible with many solvents, fuels, fluids, greases and oils

Dicronite® Coating Information

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Dicronite® provides only minor corrosion prevention. It is not recommended to use Dicronite® to prevent corrosion. However, many customers use Dicronite® on top of coatings or platings that do prevent corrosion for combined corrosion resistance and friction reduction.

Coated parts should be handled to prevent physical damage to coated surfaces such as scratching, scraping, or abrasion. In addition, parts should be stored in a manner that prevents corrosion of the underlying substrate. If the part begins corroding underneath the Dicronite® coating this can diminish the performance of the coating.

Yes.

Yes. Our standard process works the same for parts being re-coated.

Wear is a system effect, so it can be difficult to estimate the lifetime in each application. Dicronite® should be used for applications where sliding wear is present, but not abrasive wear – this is too aggressive for the soft, lubricious Dicronite® coating. In applications where an extensive wear life is required, it is common for Dicronite® to be applied on top of a hard, wear resistant coating.

We recommend testing to ensure Dicronite® is sufficient for your application and are always happy to coat a small order of parts to support your testing!

Dicronite® can be applied to all metals, most plastics, and some ceramics. In addition, Dicronite® can be applied on top of many other coatings or platings such as Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, Anodize, DLC, and more.

If wiping coated surfaces, use a soft cloth. Note that when wiping a coated surface, you may find a residue coming from the part – this is normal. It is not necessary to wipe the coated surface until no residue is wiped from the surface. The coating naturally “smudges” or “smears” as part of its ability to lubricate.

The coating is applied through a high velocity impingement process (similar to sandblasting). This process is conducted at one of our worldwide application facilities. 

High precision dry lubrication for 65+ years. 

Questions about Dicronite® in your semiconductor application? 

Our experts are here to help. 

Ready for an official quote & lead time?
Submit RFQ here. 

© Lubrication Sciences International, Inc., 2023. Dicronite® and DL-5® are registered trademarks of Lubrication Sciences International, Inc.

Linkedin Youtube

Contact Info

Links

Downloads

Scroll to Top
two surfaces sliding blue icon


Sliding Wear

Sliding wear occurs when two surfaces slide against one another causing material loss to one or both surfaces. Over time, this can result in component failures, additional maintenance, and costly down time.  

Coating components with Dicronite® can help minimize this wear and reduce the need for maintenance and down time.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
precision tooling equipment icon


Tight Tolerance Lubrication

Extremely tight tolerances can present challenges when lubricants or coatings are needed to reduce friction. Many products are available to help reduce friction, but in the case of very tight tolerances, few can be integrated without the need for adjustments.

Dicronite® has an average thickness of 0.5 microns (0.00002 inch) or less. This precision thin film allows users to incorporate Dicronite® on designs with tight tolerances without the need for design or manufacturing changes.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
vacuum environments blue icon


Vacuum Environment Lubrication

Vacuum environments present a challenge for lubrication. Many conventional lubricants aren’t effective under vacuum and are largely vaporized.

Dicronite® can be used in vacuum to reduce friction where other lubricants can’t function. The outgassing of Dicronite® under vacuum conditions is well below screening levels for spacecraft materials per ASTM E595.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
lightening bolt power output icon


Energy Lost to Friction

Friction is wasted energy! Systems with critical mechanical power output need to be extremely efficient.

Dicronite® optimizes mechanical efficiency by reducing friction losses and can even work in tandem with existing lubrication to further optimize efficiency.

Dicronite® is especially useful in precision systems, extreme environments, or where minimizing size and weight is vital.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
multiple blue gears icon


Fretting

Fretting is a unique form of sliding wear that occurs when contact surfaces oscillate over a very small range of motion. Although it may seem minor, this surface wear can ultimately lead to fatigue cracking and devastating damage.

Dicronite® helps remedy fretting by providing lubrication at contact surfaces. This effectively reduces the wear and surface stresses that cause so much damage.

Dicronite® can be integrated into existing designs and assemblies without any other adjustments for seamless reduction of fretting wear.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
sun and snowflake blue icon


Extreme Temperature Lubrication

Extreme low or high temperatures can be challenging environments for lubrication. At low temperatures, conventional lubricants may be too viscous to be effective, while extreme high temperatures can result in breakdown of the lubricant.

Dicronite can be used in extreme environments to ensure effective lubrication while also being used in combination with oils and greases.

Dicronite is stable across a wide temperature range:

  • up to approximately 538°C (1000°F) in air
  • up to approximately 1316°C (2400°F) in vacuum
  • down to approximately -188°C (-305°F)

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert
blue flame icon


Excessive Heat from Friction

As friction in an assembly generates heat, elevated temperatures can result in unwanted operating conditions.

This can cause overheating and accelerate the breakdown of materials, resulting in costly maintenance and down time or destructive failure.

Proper lubrication can help minimize friction, reduce heat, and increase mechanical efficiency. Coat parts with Dicronite® to avoid excessive maintenance and ensure components will run as efficiently as possible.

TRY DICRONITE®

Ready to improve performance? Tell us about your application today.  

Speak with an expert