This SAE specification establishes the basic instructions to apply dry film lubricants at a variety of thermal curing temperatures.
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SAE AS1701
Lubricant, Solid Film Specification
MIL-PRF-81329
Lubricant, Solid Film, Extreme Environment/ NATO Code S-1737 Specification
MIL-PRF-46147
Lubricant, Solid Film, Air-Cured Specification
MIL-L-23398
Lubricant, Solid Film, Air-Cured/ NATO Code S-749 Specification
Salt Fog Testing
Also called Salt Spray Testing, is described in ASTM B117. The test provides a controlled corrosive environment which is used to generate resistance information for metals and coated metals exposed in the test chamber.
MIL-PRF-46010
Coatings meeting this specification will provide excellent lubricity and corrosion protection. This is one of the more common heat cured Dry Film Lubricant specifications that is used in the field.
Teflon™
A trade name for polytetrafluoroethylene. This synthetic resin provides excellent lubricity under light loads.
Dry Film Lubricants
Dry Film Lubricants (DFL), also known as Solid Film Lubricants (SFL), provide lubrication in areas where wet lubricants are not practical. Dry Films are typically made up of formulas containing molybdenum disulfide, graphite, or Teflon™. Some Dry Films also provide excellent corrosion protection.
