AFLUNOX™ Perfluoropolyether Oils
Industry-Specific Solutions
Aerospace
AFLUNOX and the greases made from them are essential in the aerospace industry, offering superior performance in extreme conditions. These lubricants function effectively across a broad temperature range (-60°C to 180°C), making them ideal for a variety of applications, including electromechanical actuators, bearings, gears, and ball screws.
■ Key Properties
- High heat resistance
- Low starting torque
- Fretting resistance
- Oxygen compatibility
- Non-flammability
- Chemical resistance
■ Key Application Areas
- Electro-mechanical actuators
- Bearings and gears
- Engine deicing systems
- Spacecraft systems
Automotive
Automotive applications present complex lubrication challenges. Inside the vehicle, the movement of diverse materials can create unwanted noises like squeaks, rattles, or judders. Meanwhile, under-the-hood lubrication must withstand high temperatures, exposure to fuel and exhaust gases, and contact with various materials.
■ Key Properties
- High heat resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Abrasion resistance
- Compatibility with various materials
■ Key Application Areas
- Wiper motors
- Actuators
- Connectors
- Valves
- Bearings
Chemical Process
Chemical processes often operate under extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and exposure to corrosive media, to transform raw materials into various products. As such, high-quality lubrication is essential to ensure optimal performance, promote energy savings, enhance operational safety, and maintain compatibility with various seal and O-ring materials, reducing the risk of interference or reaction. AFLUNOX and the greases formulated from it are ideal for such demanding conditions in the chemical industry.
■ Key Properties
- Chemical inertness
- Non-reactivity with metals, plastics, elastomers, and rubbers
- Insolubility and non-reactivity with most chemicals, solvents, and fuels
■ Key Application Areas
- High-temperature industrial equipment
- Chemical reactors
- Conveyor systems
- Sealing points
Electronics
AFLUNOX and the greases derived from them are highly suitable for demanding applications, such as vacuum pumps exposed to aggressive environments, including the semiconductor industry.
■ Key Properties
- Low vapor pressure
- High heat resistance
- Excellent oxidation stability
- Compatiblility with various rubbers and plastics
■ Key Application Areas
- Equipment for high-vacuum environments
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Cleanrooms
- Sputtering equipment
- Electron microscopes
- Vacuum pumps
- Vacuum deposition systems
Food
In industrial baking ovens, parts like wheel bearings in waffle molds can reach temperatures of up to 200°C, creating the need for high-performance lubricants that provide long intervals between maintenance and reliable performance. AFLUNOX and the greases made from it are NSF H1 certified, making them ideal for use in the demanding environments of the food industry where incidental food contact may occur.
■ Key Properties
- High heat resistance
- Chemical inertness
- Chemical resistance
- Non-reactivity with metals, plastics, elastomers, and rubbers
■ Key Application Areas
- Wheel bearings
- Conveyor systems
- Ovens and baking machinery
- Food processing equipment
Medical
Many devices and components used in the medical industry operate in oxygen-enriched environments, where reliable lubrication is essential for long-term stability and functionality. AFLUNOX and the greases formulated from it ensure superior performance in these life-critical applications, maintaining safety and reliability over time.
■ Key Properties
- Inertness to liquid and gaseous oxygen
- Chemical inertness
- Chemical resistance
- Non-reactivity with metals, plastics, elastomers, and rubbers
■ Key Application Areas
- Oxygen concentrators
- Ventilators
- Medical pumps
- Life-support systems
Pulp and Paper
Corrugated paper machinery operates in hot and humid environments, where reliable lubrication is essential to ensure smooth operation, extend maintenance intervals, and facilitate easier roller bearing and corrugated roll changes. AFLUNOX and the greases formulated from it help reduce operational costs by minimizing the need for frequent reapplication and maintenance, enhancing equipment longevity, and reducing downtime.
■ Key Properties
- High heat resistance
- Chemical inertness
- Chemical resistance
- Non-reactivity with metals, plastics, elastomers, and rubbers
■ Key Application Areas
- Roller bearings
- Corrugating rolls
- Conveyor systems
Miscellaneous Applications
AFLUNOX base oils and the greases formulated from it offer exceptional versatility due to their unique properties, and can be utilized across a wide range of industries and applications beyond the specialized fields mentioned. Below are additional applications for AFLUNOX oils and greases:
Lubrication in Nuclear Industry:
- The chemical inertness and radiation resistance of AFLUNOX make it ideal for lubrication in high-radiation environments, such as nuclear reactors and vacuum pumps in the nuclear industry.
Textile Machinery:
- In textile manufacturing, AFLUNOX-based greases can be used to lubricate bearing parts exposed to extremely high temperatures for long durations, such as bearings in textile processing stenter frames and hot air fans.
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