Slickote® Solid Film LubricantsTrans Chem Paints & Primers

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How Solid Film Lubricants Work
Applied by spray, dip, tumble or brush onto clean prepared metal surfaces to coating thickness of .0002 to .0005 inch (most cases). Air dry or thermal cure depending on the binder system. 
The cured lubricant coating prevents metal to metal contact which reduces wear and friction between surfaces.

Coefficient of Friction 
The ratio of force / mass. Example: If it takes a 2 lb force to move a 100 lb object, the coefficient of friction is .02
Kinetic (in motion) coefficient of friction is slightly lower than static (at rest) coefficient of friction.
As the load increases, the coefficient of friction decreases, to as low as .02 under heavy loads.
Coefficient of Friction is independent of temperature within the specified use limits.
The coefficient of friction is lower for rotating motion than for sliding motion.
The coefficient of friction may be reduced by burnishing.

Key Benefits

  • Friction
  • Wear
  • Corrosion