Extreme conditions require extreme performance.
Krytox™synthetic industrial lubricants thrive on tough challenges, in the most unforgiving environments, across a wide array of industries. When you need a solution to lubrication issues where extreme temperatures, non-flammability, oxygen compatibility, longevity, and resistance to caustic chemicals are critical, Krytox™ lubricants can help. For superior performance, less maintenance and longer use-life, you’ll find a quality Krytox™ lubricant for your application, listed by industry, below. Krytox™ it's distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania.
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1.Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Aerospace and Aviation Industries.
Krytox™ lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, were initially developed by DuPont in the early 1960s specifically for the precise and demanding lubrication needs of the aerospace industry. Krytox™ synthetic lubricants have since replaced hundreds of special-formula, hydrocarbon-based oils and greases throughout the aerospace and aviation industries, thanks to a long list of superior performance characteristics and certifications.
Suborbital, orbital and deep space flight – require ironclad reliability and lifetime lubrication for critical components that must operate flawlessly in high vacuum and extreme temperatures, as well as endure exposure to fuels, oxidizers and radiation.
Commercial, corporate and military aviation – demands safety, reliability and compliance with a wide range of precise military specifications, as well as reduced maintenance requirements.
Krytox™ aerospace greases are available in grades conforming to/applicable under:
MIL PRF-27617
CAGE Code No. 50JY2 (manufacturing)
CAGE Code No. 43S57 (business)
FSN, NSN #9150-01-008-0498
NATO #G-398
Krytox™ perfluoropolyether- (PFPE-) based oils and greases provide a remarkable list of properties for aerospace applications, including:
Unaffected lubricity and viscosity within a wide temperature range: -70 °C to 399 °C (-100°F to 750 °F)
Stable physical properties over time – Krytox™ lubricants are virtually unaffected by harsh environments like shock, vibration, heat, pressure and caustic chemicals such as rocket fuels and oxidizers, as well as being radiation resistant
Resistance to vapor loss in a vacuum, such as during high altitude, orbit or deep space flight
Excellent friction-reduction characteristics provide long wear and low energy consumption
Compatible for use with most metals, elastomers, plastics, paints and finishes
Nontoxic, non-flammable, inert and non-evaporative
Krytox™ 240AB and 240AC greases are NSF H1-certified for incidental food contact in food processing areas, such as commercial airline galleys
World-class technical consultation tailored to the needs of the aerospace community
In certain applications such as fan motors, Krytox™ grease can even provide Lubed-For-Life performance, eliminating the potential for failure due to lubrication over the lifetime of the part. This means there is a no longer a need for re-lubrication, which increases the time between servicing as well as decreasing downtime and overall costs. These applications include:
Auxiliary drive spine shafts
Fan Motors
Control Valves
Additional aerospace lubricant applications include:
Bearings – all types, including high-speed bearings, synchronous motor bearings in gyroscopes, thrust & vector control bearings
Seals – valves and pumps
Lubricants for space suits
O-rings – sealants, lubricants
Oxygen breathing systems for vehicle and space suit valve and pump packing seals, mechanical seals and connectors
Rocket engine assemblies: liquid-fueled turbines, gimbals, pumps, reduction gears, valves with fuel/oxidizer exposure, threaded fasteners and metal connectors
Valve and thread lubricant for aggressive systems
Wing flap actuator
Traction motors on lunar rover
Assembly fluid and mobile magnetic barrier fluid to separate oil and water
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for Automotive NVH Applications.
Silencing those irritating squeaks, judders and rattles is a continuing challenge as automotive designers and engineers work to lower the noise levels inside new vehicles. Krytox™ lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, can minimize and even eliminate unwanted noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and reduce surface wear wherever materials make contact.
Since the 1980s, Krytox™ automotive lubricants have been successfully damping these bothersome noises and vibrations that can also generate significant damage over time. Minimizing a vehicle’s service and repair frequency — by minimizing NVH — can create higher customer satisfaction levels while potentially reducing an automaker’s costs.
Mechanical systems such as gearboxes, bearings and chains, seals, actuators, valves and other components last longer and run quieter with long-lasting Krytox™ oils and greases than with conventional lubricants. Krytox™ lubricants stand up to high temperatures 107 °C to 399 °C (225 °F to 750 °F) and harsh environments, and they significantly reduce the chances of component failure — for less maintenance expense. Krytox™ lubricants are the long-term solution to NVH issues. Typically, unwanted noises will not occur during a vehicle’s 10-year/100,000 mile service life. They’re also nontoxic, chemically inert, silicone-free and contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or chlorine.
Whether you’re developing engine mounts, body mounts, gaskets, seals, weather stripping or interior surfaces, specially formulated Krytox™, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, vibration-reducing lubricants can help you engineer a quiet vehicle. By damping noises and improving articulation index measurements, you can reach your NVH reduction targets and meet your customers' expectations for a quiet ride.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for Automotive Underhood Applications.
Krytox™ high performance synthetic lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, offer long use-life for your vehicles’ underhood components. On a global basis, automotive OEM use of Krytox™ lubricants grows each year due to the remarkable performance capabilities and benefits that are realized. No hydrocarbon-based lubricant can claim the attributes of Krytox™ lubricants, including:
Performance over a wide temperature range—extreme heat or cold have no effect on the super-slick lubricity and stable viscosity of Krytox™ lubricants, effective from -60 °C to 260 °C (-51°F to 500 °F)
Insoluble and impervious−Krytox™ lubricants maintain their lubrication qualities, regardless of rain, snow, ice, dust or grit
Resistant to caustic substances−Krytox™ lubricants withstand fuel, coolant, brake fluid, engine oil, washer solvent and even battery acid
Low evaporation−Krytox™ lubricants experience almost zero evaporation or chemical changes over the many years of an automobile’s service life
Compatibility− Krytox™ lubricants won’t harm painted or other material surfaces they may contact
In certain applications, Krytox™ greases can provide Lubed-For-Life performance, eliminating the potential for failure due to lubrication over the lifetime of the part. This means that there is often no longer a need for re-lubrication, which increases the time between servicing as well as decreasing downtime and overall costs. These applications include:
Alternator bearings
Fan clutch ball bearings
Additional automotive lubricant applications include:
Underhood−fan clutch ball bearings, emission system air pump roller bearings, spark plug boots, clutch release bearings, antilock brake system bearings, windshield wiper motors, belt pulleys, oil pressure sensors, alternator bearings, sintered bearings for electric motors, and EGR valves
Chassis—wheel bearings and CV/universal joints
Race car CV joints and wheel bearings
Interior—weather stripping, sunroof seals, window lift mechanisms, leather seats, consoles and trim, flocked and unflocked window seals and channels, door handles, switches, air vents, controls, and airbag covers
Auto manufacturing—Krytox™ can also provide lubrication for paint oven conveyor trolleys
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Chemical Processing and Petrochemical Industry.
At Chemours, we know from first-hand experience that chemical and petrochemical industry systems require lubricants that help support operational safety, lubricants witch are distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania. Krytox™ Performance Lubricants do just that, with a broad selection of specially formulated synthetic oils and greases that are nontoxic, non-reactive, non-flammable, noncorrosive and compatible with polymers used in seals, O-rings and valves.
Independently studied and tested by companies and organizations such as BOC, Air Liquide, BAM, NASA and General Dynamics, Krytox™ lubricants have been confirmed as compatible for use with oxygen and other reactive chemicals.
Krytox™ lubricants, including the NRT line of oils and greases, were developed using DuPont technology to satisfy the special needs of the chemical industry. These first-quality synthetic, perfluoropolyether- (PFPE-) based lubricants deliver a long list of desirable characteristics, including:
Safe, non-reactive, non-flammable use with reactive chemicals
Effective lubrication extends equipment use-life and saves maintenance
Will not auto-ignite in oxygen at temperatures up to 482 ºC (900 ºF)
No ignition at pressures up to 350 bar
Compatible with seal, O-ring and valve polymers
Maintain lubricity and stable viscosity throughout a wide range of temperatures in highly corrosive environments
Chemically and biologically inert and silicone-free
Unaffected and non-reactive to acidic or caustic cleaners as well as disinfectants, steam, moisture and high temperatures
Used for lubricating valves, fans, pumps, agitators, reactors, centrifuges and other components
Minimal environmental footprint and compatible with chemicals commonly used in industry−contain no volatile organic compound (VOC) materials or chlorine
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Corrugating Industry.
In today’s world of tight margins and intense competition, corrugating operators work hard to squeeze every bit of performance from their machines. That means you need machinery to last longer, require less maintenance and produce quality end products. It means you need Krytox™ Performance Lubricants formulated specifically for the needs of the corrugating industry. Krytox™ lubricants are the industry standard for machine lubrication — especially for the bearings on heated rolls in single facers that must maintain their lubrication, even in extreme temperatures.
Krytox™ synthetic lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, are based on patented fluoropolymer technology. High-quality perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oil is thickened into grease using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to create a superior lubricant that provides a highly effective and uniform film-to-bearing surface — for less wear, longer use-life and fewer bearing failures.
Krytox™ lubricants, distributed by Performance Lubricants Romania, help protect your machinery investment with performance benefits that include:
Less downtime / more productivity — when compared to traditional lubricants, Krytox™ can eliminate breakdowns related to bearings and high costs to repair or replace damaged bearings, corrugator rolls, journals or flutes
Lubricants that are NSF H1-certified, food-grade approved
Reduced maintenance and cleanup — bearings remain effectively lubricated from one roll change to the next, no matter how long the interval
Will not carbonize on roll bearings, housings or machinery — for shorter disassembly and cleanup times
Extended re-lubrication intervals — every 2 to 3 months versus every week
Reduced safety hazards−Krytox™ helps reduce slipping hazards and spillage
Minimal impact on the environment — reduces solid waste and wastewater contamination
Superior bearing protection — effective high-temperature lubrication up to 343 °C (650 °F)
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants offer optimum value:
Worldwide availability
Chemically inert
ISO-9002 certified
Long-term lubrication and wear resistance
Protection from rust and high-temperature corrosion
No carbonization
Superior lubricity
Compatible with most metals, elastomers and plastics
Thermally stable over a wide range of temperatures
Water, steam and chemical resistance in severe environments
World-class technical service
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Electronics/Semi-conductor Industry
Krytox™ fluorinated, low-friction lubricants first earned their reputation for reliable performance in critical aerospace projects, such as the traction motors in NASA’s Lunar Rover. Today, Krytox™ lubricants have become invaluable resources to the electronics industry.
These non-toxic, long-lasting, multipurpose lubricating oils and greases are available in a wide variety of formulations to improve the performance of equipment in your production line. Whether you need safe, effective vacuum pump fluids or superior lubricity for bearings, valves, seals, O-rings, chains, compressors, gearboxes, mechanical pumps or other components, Krytox™ oils and greases fight friction, seal barriers and can help lengthen the use-life of your equipment, even in extreme high or low temperatures. That means you’ll have less downtime and possibly less need for replacement parts less often than when using conventional hydrocarbon lubricants.
Krytox™ vacuum pump fluids are used in applications where conventional vacuum pump oils cause safety, waste disposal and maintenance problems. They are highly stable, non-flammable, help reduce the chance of fire in pumps, and do not contain acetal groups, which are susceptible to attack by Lewis acids. Krytox™ vacuum pump fluids are also non-reactive with chemicals and safe to use in oxygen systems—so they can replace competitive (PFPE) fluids or any other type of vacuum fluid. Applications include semiconductors, wet and dry pumps, vacuum system sealants, cleanrooms, robotics and others.
The many benefits of Krytox™ Performance Lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, include:
Oxygen compatible and non-reactive with chemicals
Excellent vapor pressure to withstand high temperatures — from
-15 °C to 300 °C (0°F to 570 °F), at vapor pressures as low as 10−13 mmHg
Krytox™ LVP grease will not explode, ignite, decompose, react to form gummy or solid deposits, or act as fuel for fires
Extended life−so you’ll use a fraction of the usual quantities
Recognized by all major vacuum pump manufacturers
Undamaged by−and non-reactive with−acidic or caustic cleaners and disinfectants, steam, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and pressures that hydrocarbon, silicone and chlorofluorocarbon greases can’t match
Chemically and biologically inert and silicone-free
Krytox™ VPF fluids are inert and non-reactive to virtually all elastomers, plastics and metals
Krytox™ oil for high-vacuum applications is also useful for sealing laboratory glassware connections and as a thread lubricant/sealant
Krytox™ lubricants contain no volatile organic compound (VOC) materials or chlorine
Krytox™ fluids can be regenerated, have a minimal environmental footprint and are compatible with chemicals commonly used in industry
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Energy Industry
Krytox™ for the Power Generation Industry.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants, have been used in the power generation industry since the 1980s. In both common and extreme applications, from turbine auxiliary systems to power plant MRO (maintenance, repair and operations), Krytox™ lubricants are used in a variety of applications.
When compared to conventional lubricants, operating equipment such as turbine control valves, gearboxes, dampers and ductwork valves, compressors, bearings, boilers, and pumps — as well as gaskets and seals — all benefit from the superior lubricity and viscosity of Krytox™ oils and greases. Krytox™ lubricants help protect your equipment and extend the life of essential power generation and distribution components.
Your choice of lubricants can dramatically affect your production equipment uptime and life-cycle costs over time. Costly re-lubrication frequency, replacement costs for friction-worn components, corrosion and deterioration from harsh chemicals and high temperatures can impact power generation production, employee safety, equipment costs and performance. The many benefits of Krytox™ Performance Lubricants, distributed by Performance Lubricants Romania, include:
Oxygen compatibility and non-reactivity with chemicals
Withstanding extreme temperatures — from -15°C to 300°C
(0°F to 570°F), at vapor pressures as low as 10-13 mmHg
Will not explode, ignite, decompose, react to form gummy or solid deposits, or act as fuel for fires
Extended life — so you’ll use a fraction of the usual quantities
Undamaged by — and non-reactive with — acidic or caustic cleaners and disinfectants, steam and moisture
Chemically and biologically inert, silicone-free and non-reactive to virtually all elastomers, plastics and metals
Contain no volatile organic compound (VOC) materials or chlorine
Minimal environmental footprint — can be regenerated, and are compatible with chemicals commonly used in industry
Sootblower Carriage Applications
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for sootblower technology can improve boiler operating performance and can generate significant maintenance and capital savings. Krytox™ gearbox grease, based on Teflon™ PTFE technology, is formulated to lubricate and protect sootblower seals, bearings and gears. Krytox™ sootblower lubrication technology optimizes equipment performance and offers low life-cycle cost, as well as many other benefits of Krytox™ lubricants:
Extreme temperature range of operation — designed to take the heat without deteriorating
Demonstrated success by bench-top and OEM testing to provide maintenance-free operation for at least five years in severe boiler applications
Long-lasting performance — Krytox™ grease for gearboxes continues to protect your carriage components, so it reduces preventive maintenance and re-lubrication
Potential for 20 years or more of maintenance-free gearbox operation in more moderate locations
Ongoing technical support
Steam Turbine Governor Control Applications
Turbine camshaft or valve-lift bar anti-friction bearings, bushings and gears using conventional lubricants can wear, lock up or fail over time — causing excessive clearance, rough response and potential seizing of the governor control. The results can be felt in operational issues, such as turbine downtime or loss of steam feed control, as well as in costly maintenance, including:
Frequent re-lubrication due to oxidation of a conventional lubricant
Replacing failed bearings
Breaking apart and replacing failed components
Because Krytox™ grease protects turbine components from vibration and fretting wear, they will not oxidize or break down under extreme temperatures, nor when exposed to steam or caustic chemicals. Lubricating turbine governors using Chemours Krytox™ Performance Lubricants technology offers outstanding equipment performance at low life-cycle cost. When compared to conventional lubricants, Krytox™ benefits that have been documented during years of field use include:
Improved turbine uptime
Improved turbine control
Reduced operating expense
Extended component life
Extended re-lubrication intervals
Reduced effort and cost
Improving Turbine Frame Expansion Bearing Performance and Reliability
Turbine trunnion, thrust plate and gib key expansion bearings require effective lubrication to allow smooth thermal expansion and contraction of the turbine frame. In this high-temperature environment, degradation of conventional lubricants can result in turbine shutdown from excessive vibration or unscheduled maintenance shutdown to perform re-lubrication. Maintenance issues such as frequent re-lubrication, conventional lubricant oxidation, or plugged lubricant feed lines can result in downtime to break apart, clean and replace components.
Field-proven Krytox™ Performance Lubricants technology provides improved expansion bearing performance and low life-cycle cost. Krytox™ grease will not oxidize or break down, giving you greater turbine uptime, reduced vibration and lower operating costs than when using conventional hydrocarbon lubricants. Turbine parts last longer and you’ll
re-lubricate less often.
Chemours Serves the Power Generation Industry
Chemours also offers solvents and wet and dry lubricants for high-temperature applications to help ensure the optimal performance of critical electrical and power generating equipment — with less downtime and lower maintenance costs.
OEM Specifications
Krytox™, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania has been specified for use by manufacturers for mechanical components requiring lubrication in high-temperature environments that include steam turbine, gas turbine and generator systems.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Food Processing Industry
When you need safety, sanitation and long-lasting lubrication performance in food processing applications, select Krytox™ NSF H1-certified oils and greases. We have a full line of perfluoropolyether- (PFPE-) based synthetic lubricants available for today’s food industry. By coating components with a thicker surface film than conventional lubricants, Krytox™ FG oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performnce Lubricants Romania, reduce metal-to-metal contact and wear, while helping to eliminate seizures and catastrophic failures.
Krytox™ food-grade lubricants are nontoxic and made using only carbon, oxygen and fluorine. They will not carbonize or burn, even in 100% liquid or gaseous oxygen. Chemours manufactures a variety of multipurpose, high-temperature and anticorrosion greases, lubricating oils and vacuum pump fluids for applications that include bearings, valves, seals, O-rings, chains, compressors, gearboxes, mechanical pumps and other components.
Krytox™ oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, will not corrode metals nor damage plastic or elastomer seals. These lubricants effectively protect bearings and other food processing machinery under all load and speed conditions — and at continuous temperatures between -60°C and 300°C (-76°F and 572°F). Their extreme resistance to water washout, rust and corrosion provide long-term protection to bearings and other components. Krytox™ lubricants are also unaffected by — and non-reactive with — acidic or caustic cleaners and disinfectants, steam or moisture.
Krytox™ FG anticorrosion greases are suitable for use in food and packaging equipment where an NSF H1-certified lubricant is required. There are several grades available to meet a variety of temperature conditions.
Krytox™ oils and greases are chemically and biologically inert and silicone-free. They contain no volatile organic compound (VOC) materials or chlorine, and Krytox™ oils can be renewed.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Metal Processing Industry.
When it comes to harsh operating environments, few industries are tougher than metal processing. Whether mining or smelting, machinery must operate in extreme temperatures, often combined with continuous exposure to acids, caustic cleaners or process chemicals that can break down lubricants and corrode components. Even with meticulous maintenance schedules and procedures, failed bearings — along with damaged shafts, rods and rollers — can be commonplace. So it’s no surprise that metal processing operations around the world have chosen synthetic Krytox™ Performance Lubricants.
Made from perfluoropolyether (PFPE), Krytox™ high-performance oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania enjoy a very long use-life and are unaffected by — and non-reactive to — exposure from acid, caustic cleaners, disinfectants, steam, moisture, high temperatures or corrosive atmospheres. Metals processors looking to significantly reduce downtime, extend equipment mean time between failures, and reduce maintenance costs choose Krytox™ lubricants for their rod mills, smelters, acid, steel, foundry, aluminum, copper and gold operations.
The long-lasting endurance, stable viscosity and extraordinary lubricity of Krytox™ lubricants means smooth-running machines, far fewer parts replacements, and potential savings compared to conventional lubricants. Krytox™ lubricants have a high load tolerance and good water washout resistance. They are also compatible with chemicals typically used in industry, as well as being chemically and biologically inert and silicone-free. Krytox™ metal processing lubricants contain no volatile organic compound (VOC) materials or chlorine and are not hazardous to the atmosphere or ozone layer. The path to operational savings is clear. Krytox™ Performance Lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania can give your equipment a longer life and reduce your production costs.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Oil & Gas Industry.
Chemours offers a broad range of Krytox™ lubricants to meet the challenges of the oil and gas industry,providing highly specialized, inert, nontoxic lubrication solutions that perform even in extreme environments. We will work with you to understand your lubrication application, your critical issues and your operational needs.
Putting the science of Krytox™ synthetic lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, to work for our oil and gas industry customers has allowed us to develop a wide range of lubricants that provide superior protection in the harshest of downhole as well as oil field environments. Krytox™ oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, offer a combination of properties that extend the life of components and reduce costly maintenance and downtime due to component failure. This is especially true in downhole operations, which place the most severe service demands on your equipment.
Oil & Gas Industry Challenges
The presence of oxygen can mean high safety risk as well as accelerated corrosion — but Krytox™ high-performance lubricants are totally oxygen safe and non-flammable
Steam, water and gases cause severe corrosion/erosion of bearings, pumps and cylinders — Krytox™ oils and greases are completely stable in water, steam, molten or aqueous caustics, acids and oxidizers to protect your machinery
Extreme high temperatures in downhole operations routinely run above temperature limits of mineral or semi-synthetic lubes — but Krytox™ oils and greases routinely handle temperatures in excess of 350 °C (662 °F)
Harsh and caustic chemicals and corrosion inhibition agents are commonly employed downhole — but Krytox™ oils and greases are impervious to corrosive chemicals
Premature pump, bearing or component failures generate costly downtime — but Krytox™ oils and greases protect effectively and last longer than conventional lubricants, so you use less, lubricate less often, and parts last longer — significantly reducing downtime
Degraded metal surfaces caused by high abrasive and fretting wear can result in costly maintenance — Krytox™ Performance Lubricants have the highest film thickness and advanced anticorrosion additives that provide superior protection for longer use-life
Chemours has developed Krytox™ lubricant oils and greases and a wide range of advanced-chemistry products. From stimulation additives, drilling fluid agents, and surface tension reduction to bacterial control, Chemours has the solutions for your application.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Pulp And Paper Industry.
You may not realize that your production equipment lubrication and life-cycle costs represent a potential savings opportunity, but they do — if you use Krytox™ Performance Lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania. Krytox™ greases can extend lubrication intervals on many of your pulp and paper processing machinery from weekly to annually — and much longer in some equipment, such as sootblower carriages.
Krytox™ synthetic oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania can help increase your pulp and paper equipment productivity. With other lubricants, costly and frequent re-lubrication is required. But Krytox™ oils and greases can extend your re-lubrication intervals and lubricant consumption. Additional benefits include:
Performance in extreme production environments — the high temperatures and harsh chemicals that can cause conventional oils and greases to break down have little or no effect on perfluoropolyether- (PFPE-) based Krytox™ lubricants. Pulp mill and paper machine equipment are fully lubricated for smooth operation, regardless of heat, steam, water or caustic cleaners. Krytox™ lubricants are nontoxic, as well as chemically and biologically inert and silicone-free — and they will not react with paper-processing chemicals.
In specific applications, Krytox™ greases can even provide lubed-for-life performance, potentially eliminating the need for re-lubrication. One example would be in the bearings of electric motors used to power pumps, fans and drives within the manufacturing process. Krytox™ greases have been proven to eliminate premature motor failures associated with bearing lubrication for the 7.5 year average lifetime of electric motors used in the Pulp and Paper Industry. Lubed-for-Life solutions may also be applicable in other types of machinery including sootblowers and gearboxes.
In the extreme conditions of pulp mill and paper machine equipment, your choice in lubricants can affect your bottom line. Look to Chemours for a complete line of high-value, top-quality Krytox™ lubricants, as well as our line of useful anti-stick coatings for paper machines that prevent the accumulation of stickies.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for Reactive Gas Applications.
There are no second chances when working with reactive gas equipment. Conventional lubricants containing mineral oils and some synthetic lubricants can react with oxygen or halogens such as chlorine, fluorine and bromine — and that can lead to a catastrophic incident. Your reactive gas applications require lubricants that help ensure your safety and Krytox™ NRT line of oils and greases can. With Krytox™ NRT you get:
Highly effective, safe, non-reactive, non-flammable lubricants designed especially for use with reactive gases
Effective sealing and lubrication for longer equipment life
No auto ignition at temperatures up to 482 ºC (900 ºF) in oxygen
No ignition at pressures up to 350 bar
Compatibility with most seals and polymers
Krytox™ NRT Performance Lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, have been independently use-tested for oxygen and other reactive chemical compatibility by BOC, Air Liquide, BAM, NASA and General Dynamics. Using Krytox™ helps assure the safety of your reactive gas service operations. Krytox™ Performance Lubricants are more than just safe — they are remarkably effective lubricants, providing outstanding performance for mechanical systems under harsh conditions.
Compressors, bearings, seals, actuators, valves and more — they all last longer, run more efficiently and require less maintenance, thanks to Krytox™ NRT. It’s your ideal choice for use in cryogenic and firefighting applications, life support systems and reactive gas service equipment.
While the potential for explosion, fire, deterioration of lubricants and equipment failure is always possible, Krytox™ NRT oils and greases can help you avoid issues like:
The need for nitrogen purging to keep non-compatible lubricants below explosive limits
Costly, cumbersome equipment with interlocks that can fail
Risk of compression auto-ignition when conventional lubricants make contact in an oxygen surge
Lubrication system failure from oxidation, harsh chemical or solvent attack; flammability and volatilization of the oil base of standard lubricants
Bearing failure due to tars and varnishes
Frequent re-lubrication
Krytox™ NRT oils and greases, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania, are designed specifically for safe, long-term use in critical oxygen service equipment. Chemours has taken over from DuPont, who started supplying perfluoropolyether- (PFPE) based, synthetic lubricants that meet the demanding needs of oxygen and reactive gas applications since the 1960s.
Krytox™ Performance Lubricants for the Textile Industry.
The textile business is a capital-intensive industry driven by sophisticated machines that require constant maintenance to perform at their most efficient level. In this environment, even a small reduction in ongoing maintenance can translate into significant savings over time. That’s why textile plant maintenance and lubrication professionals choose Krytox™ synthetic oils and greases, wich are distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania.
Krytox™ lubricants, distributed in Romania by Performance Lubricants Romania provide superior performance while remarkably extending the use-life of textile machinery. Designed to far surpass conventional lubricants, Krytox™ oils and greases can withstand temperature extremes from -57 °C to 399 °C (-70 °F to 750 °F), while retaining their lubricity, viscosity and chemical integrity. Those same extreme temperatures would see conventional lubricants carbonize and destroy the bearings or gears they should protect.
Tribologists, lubrication professionals and maintenance engineers use Krytox™ oils and greases to enhance the function of tenter-frame cross-screw boxes, steamer and dryer bearings, dye machine lifter-reel bearings, tenter-frame chains and gearboxes, high-speed motors, as well as fabric and film stretching guide rails and clips. The long list of benefits Krytox™ Performance Lubricants offer textile finishing applications include:
Superior lubricity for smooth-running textile machines
Cost effectiveness — prevent or reduce expensive equipment failure, save on labor-intensive maintenance, and reduce downtime
Extended re-lubrication cycles and longer equipment life
Protection from rust and high-temperature corrosion
Thermal stability over a wide range of temperatures
Chemical resistance — will not oxidize or degrade
Nontoxic and chemically inert
Compatibility with most metals, elastomers and plastics
Compatibility with oxygen and chlorine
ISO-9002 certified
World-class technical service
Worldwide availability