MOLYKOTE HP-500 Grease
MOLYKOTE HP-500 Grease is a high-performance perfluoropolyether (PFPE) grease for extreme conditions and plastic-on-plastic applications. MOLYKOTE HP-500 Grease is a perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based grease thickened with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), specifically designed for reducing wear in plastic-on-plastic applications. Its fully fluorinated composition provides exceptional performance in extreme environments, exhibiting excellent stability at high temperatures and superior resistance to a wide range of chemicals and solvents. The grease's low vapor pressure base oil ensures minimal deterioration from oxidation, making it ideal for long-term lubrication.
Application is straightforward, involving cleaning the application point and then applying the grease using a brush, spatula, or automated lubrication system. Its suitability extends to demanding conditions including high temperatures, corrosive environments, exposure to solvents and liquefied natural gases, and high vacuum applications. Furthermore, its low vapor pressure makes it appropriate for use in cleanroom and semiconductor manufacturing equipment where lubricant vaporization is a concern.
Key Features:
- Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) base
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thickener
- Excellent high-temperature stability
- Superior chemical and solvent resistance
- Low vapor pressure
- Suitable for long-term lubrication
- Service temperature range: -20 to 200 °C
- Density: 2.0 g/cm³
- Four-ball weld load: 3,440 N
Typical Applications:
- Plastic-on-plastic lubrication
- High-temperature applications
- Corrosive environments
- Solvent exposure
- High vacuum applications
- Cleanroom equipment
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment