Solid film lubricant explained

Solid film lubricants are paint-like coatings of very fine particles of lubricating pigment blended with a binder and other additives. The lubricant is applied to a substrate by spray, dip or brush methods and, once cured, creates a solid film which repels water, reduces friction and increases the wear life of the substrate to which it has been applied.[1] Certain film lubricants also offer additional properties such as corrosion inhibition. Solid film lubricants are used in the automotive, transportation and aerospace industries. 2 commonly used ones are graphite and molybdenum disulfide.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coatings. Metal. Dry & Solid Film Lubricant Coatings Application Metal Coatings. 2021-09-30. www.metcoat.com. en.