Molykote ® Z Powder0 pages

Product Information

Specialty
Lubricants

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Excellent lubricating properties
Reduction of friction and wear
Resistant to oxidation
Extreme pressure resistance
Wide service temperature range

COMPOSITION
Molybdenum disulphide

Molykote® Z Powder
Solid Lubricant
APPLICATIONS
Molykote® Z Powder can be used:
as a dry burnished (rubbed-on) lubricating film for metallic contacts
as a solid lubricant additive for self-lubricating plastics and sinter metal parts
as a solid lubricant additive in metalworking compounds
as a solid lubricant additive in brake lining application
as run-in aid, in press-fittings, in Heavy Loads and Slow Speeds applications
and also in extreme environments (for example in dusty atmospheres or
extremes of temperatures)

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your Global
Dow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this product.
Test*

CTM 1392

CTM 0268A

ISO 3923-2
CTM 0262 M

Property
Color
Consistency
Purity (MoS2 content)
Particle size distribution
(Laser Method Malvern
Mastersizer in 2-propanol)
Particle size (Fisher Method)
Service temperature range
Service temperature range
(in vacuum)
Theoretical density (solid state)
Bulk density (powder state)
Water/moisture content
Almen Wieland machine OK load
Press-Fit test

Unit

µm
°C

Result
Charcoal gray to black
Free flowing powder
98
90% <78.38
50% <31.59
10% <9.44
3-4
-185 to 400

°C
g/cm³
g/cm³
%
N
µ

Up to 1100
4.8
1.3
0.02
>20000
0.048

%
µm

*CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.
ISO: International Organization for Standardization.

DESCRIPTION

HOW TO USE

Molykote® Z Powder is a solid
lubricant that lubricates metal surfaces
in many difficult and extreme
environments e.g. metal/metal pairings
at extreme loads and slow speeds, or
metal/plastic pairings at low loads and
low to medium speeds.

Rub the powder thoroughly in
different directions on degreased dry
surfaces using a hard brush or window
leather. Can be applied by rotary
brush, felt or polishing disks. Small
parts should preferably be tumble
coated. Add to plastic elastomers and
sinter metals before forming.