Lubricant Industry News

What is a dry film lubricant ?

Simply put, dry film oil is like the "Invisible Man" of lubrication. It consists of ultrafine particles of polytetrafluoroethylene (also known as the coating material for non-stick pans) combined with a special solvent. Upon application, the solvent evaporates quickly, leaving behind a thin, solid lubricating film, perfectly resolving the pain points of traditional lubricants, which easily spread and pick up dust.

What is electrical contact switch grease?

Contact switch grease is a semi-solid lubricant used to lubricate switch contact points . It is usually composed of base oil (mineral oil or synthetic oil), thickener and additives to ensure smooth and durable contact.

Sealing silicone grease vs sealant

Silicone grease and sealant may sound like brothers, but they're actually quite different! Many people easily choose the wrong material for sealing, lubricating, and waterproofing, resulting in compromised results or even damage to components. Let's learn how to distinguish them!

What is a Technical Data Sheet (TDS) ？

A Grease Technical Data Sheet (TDS) is a guiding and reference technical document that provides detailed product information include grease typical characteristic data, formulation, and performance data to help users choose and use the right lubricant for specific applications. It is an important document to display chemical greases and lubricant.

Why We Must Lubricate Water Filtration Systems?

Water filtration systems are designed to operate under constant pressure, flow, and environmental exposure. Inside these systems, moving and sealing components—such as O-rings, gaskets, valves, and threads—face wear and tear from friction, chemical exposure, and frequent maintenance. Without proper lubrication, these parts can degrade quickly, leading to leaks, contamination risks, and costly downtime.

Anti-seize lubricants are specialty lubricants that reduce friction between threads and mating metal parts and prevent corrosion and galling at pressures and temperatures far exceeding the performance of traditional lubricants.

Difference between Dynamic Viscosity and Kinematic Viscosity

Viscosity is the most important property of a lubricant. It's defined as a fluid's resistance to flow and shear. This resistance is measured in two different ways, which can sometimes be confusing. This article explains the difference between these two methods.

FRTLUBE valve lubricants

For many years, FRTLUBE oils and greases have provided safe, non-reactive, long-lasting performance in valve applications in many industries using reactive gases and chemicals.

The FRTLUBE Specialty Solutions and High-Performance Lubrication product lines offer a variety of solutions to support future developments in reactive gas valve design.

What is small package grease and what problems can it solve ?

In order to cater to the usage habits of market consumers, the small package grease market trend in the lubrication industry is shining. No consumer would like to have a 200KG barrel of grease in the garage - this is why FRTLUBE 's matching lubrication products are in small packages.