Molykote 3179 Dilatant Compound

NLGI Grade 6, coral, used primarily for its dilatant rheological properties

Features & benefits

• Dilatant rheological properties

Applications

Primarily for the novelty toy market for use by children to bounce, stretch and snap.

Composition

• Technology: Silicone
• Thickener: Silica

Available pack sizes

• 22.6 kg carton

About this type of lubricant

Compounds are silicone-based, non-melting greases used less for friction than for sealing, insulating and protecting. Typical duty is dielectric insulation and moisture-sealing of electrical connections, lubrication and sealing of rubber and plastic parts, valve and O-ring assembly, and vacuum sealing.

How to choose

Compounds do not carry high mechanical loads — if the point is a loaded bearing or gear, a grease or paste is the right family. The silicone caution applies here too: a compound on a surface that will later be painted, bonded or printed will cause the coating to fail. On rubber and elastomer components, confirm compatibility with the specific elastomer — silicone compounds are excellent on most, and wrong on silicone rubber itself.

How to order

Specify the pack size and, where more than one grade shares a name, the exact grade on the RFQ. Indus Hydraulics is an authorised distributor and quotes MOLYKOTE® from Dubai stock where the grade is held; less common grades ship to order. Our engineers will confirm the grade against your application and operating conditions before you commit.

Product data on this page is published by DuPont, the manufacturer of MOLYKOTE®. See the linked technical data sheet for full test conditions.