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PFPE, A Unique Lubricant for a Unique Application.

ADA347666

Publication Date	1998
Personal Author	Fowzy, M. A.
Page Count	11
Abstract	PFPE (Perfluoropolyether) is a clear colorless fluorinated synthetic oil that is nonreactive, nonflammable, safe in chemical and oxygen service, and is long lasting. PFPE grease is made by mixing different types of non-soap thickeners with the PFPE base oil. This paper highlights the unique properties (physical and chemical) of the PFPE as well as its unique application in areas where other lubricants are deficient. This paper includes methods of applying PFPE in oil and grease form, manufacturing of PFPE, and the benefits of using PFPE lubricants. Also, it includes a general overview of a hybrid grease--a grease suitable for less severe applications than PFPE yet superior to conventional greases produced by combining fluorinated greases with mineral/ synthetic oils.
Keywords	Lubricants Chemical properties Physical properties Oxygen Ethers Greases Mineral oils Fluorination Polyethers Thermogravimetric analysis Pfpe(Perfluoropolyether) Synthetic oil
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
Corporate Authors	Castrol Industrial North America, Downers Grove, IL.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199821

PFPE, A Unique Lubricant for a Unique Application.

PFPE, A Unique Lubricant for a Unique Application.
ADA347666

Publication Date	1998
Personal Author	Fowzy, M. A.
Page Count	11
Abstract	PFPE (Perfluoropolyether) is a clear colorless fluorinated synthetic oil that is nonreactive, nonflammable, safe in chemical and oxygen service, and is long lasting. PFPE grease is made by mixing different types of non-soap thickeners with the PFPE base oil. This paper highlights the unique properties (physical and chemical) of the PFPE as well as its unique application in areas where other lubricants are deficient. This paper includes methods of applying PFPE in oil and grease form, manufacturing of PFPE, and the benefits of using PFPE lubricants. Also, it includes a general overview of a hybrid grease--a grease suitable for less severe applications than PFPE yet superior to conventional greases produced by combining fluorinated greases with mineral/ synthetic oils.
Keywords	Lubricants Chemical properties Physical properties Oxygen Ethers Greases Mineral oils Fluorination Polyethers Thermogravimetric analysis Pfpe(Perfluoropolyether) Synthetic oil
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
Corporate Authors	Castrol Industrial North America, Downers Grove, IL.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199821