DRY FILM LUBRICANTS

Dry film lubricants, also known as solid film lubricants, provide a lubricating film that reduces friction, inhibits galling and seizing and in some instances can aid in dispersing heat.  The appearance is generally a charcoal gray and takes on a sheen upon burnishing.  They are slippery and provide an extremely low coefficient of friction.

One of the obvious reasons for using a lubricating coating is to reduce friction, which improves wear, extends part life and frees up H.P. normally lost to friction.  A second major benefit is a reduction in part temperature.  This is especially important to such parts as valve springs.