Molykote 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant (Aerosol)
Molykote 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant (Aerosol) — Aerosol: Air dry, translucent, silicone-based coating for reduced sticking and temporary wear reduction.
Key features
- Product Type: Dispersion
- Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to 43 °C
Product description
Aerosol: Air dry, translucent, silicone-based coating for reduced sticking and temporary wear reduction.
Features & benefits
- Good plastic & rubber compatibility
Applications
Can be used: In steel production, where it can increase slitter-blade life, resulting in clean, square edges
Composition
- Technology: Silicone
- Solid lubricants: Silicone Wax
Available pack sizes
- 400 ml can - 12 per carton
About this type of lubricant
A dispersion is solid lubricant — usually molybdenum disulfide, graphite or PTFE — suspended in a carrier oil or solvent so it can be brushed, sprayed, dipped or added to an oil system. The carrier delivers the solids to the surface and then evaporates or blends away, leaving the solid lubricant behind.
How to choose
Dispersions are used for running-in, for pre-treating surfaces before first operation, and as an additive to an existing oil charge to carry a machine through break-in or a period of marginal lubrication. Where a dispersion is added to a circulating system, confirm compatibility with the filtration first — solid lubricant particles and fine filters do not agree.
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.
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Service temperature range | -40 to 43 °C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to 43 °C |
Composition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Silicone |
| Solid lubricants | Silicone Wax |
| Base Oil / Chemistry | Silicone |
| Solid Lubricants | Silicone Wax |
Identification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear |
| Product Type | Dispersion |
Commercial
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Container Sizes | 400 ml can - 12 per carton |
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