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Dicronite® Dry Lubrication

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Dicronite® is a tungsten disulfide (WS2), solid lubricant coating. This extremely thin film coating provides friction and sliding wear reduction that improves performance in various applications across numerous industries

APPLICATION PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Dicronite® is applied at one of many licensed coating facilities. After surface preparation, Dicronite® dry lubricants impinged onto the substrate surface. The coating process is conducted at ambient conditions. The material includes no binders or adhesives and requires no curing. Dicronite® can be re-applied without extensive stripping.

COATING INFO

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES

All metals, most plastics, and some ceramics; may be applied on other coatings/platings

APPEARANCE

Silver, blue gray, dark gray

THICKNESS

0.5 micron (0.00002 inch) or less

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

FRICTION REDUCTION

Application systems with Dicronite® coated on smooth surfaces typically range between 0.03 and 0.07 μ𝑘 (dynamic coefficient of friction)

WEAR REDUCTION

Reduces sliding wear; not appropriate for abrasive wear reduction

LOAD CAPACITY

Same as substrate, up to approximately 350,000 psi (2,415 MPa)

THERMAL STABILITY

Stable across wide temperature range; withstands temperature swings

  • 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)

VACUUM STABILITY

Very low outgassing; suitable spacecraft material

TML < 1.0 %, CVCM < 0.1 %

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Actuators
Ball Screws
Bearings
Bushings
Chains
Couplings
Fasteners

Gears
Guides
Molds
Pins
Shafts
Sprockets
Valves

ADDITIONAL COATING INFO

CHEMICAL STABILITY

Inert

TOXICITY

Non-toxic

HARDNESS

1.0 – 1.5 on Mohs’ scale

MAGNETISM

Non-magnetic

HANDLING

Sensitive to scratching and abrasion; prevent damage to coated surfaces

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

SUBSTRATE DEFORMATION

Will not induce stress to substrate

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Provides only minimal corrosion inhibition

CONDUCTIVITY

Will not significantly affect surface conductivity (thermal or electrical)

CO-LUBRICATION

Compatible with oils and greases

LIQUIDS COMPATIBILITY

Sensitive to scratching and abrasion; prevent damage to coated surfaces

OXYGEN COMPATIBILITY

Suitable for liquid and gaseous oxygen systems

RADIATION STABILITY

Stable (tested according to LEO and nuclear containment vessel radiation levels)

BIOCOMPATIBILITY

Biocompatible per USP Class VI and ISO-10993 testing

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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