Design for increased electrification,connectivity and reliability
Meet your critical lubrication requirements for advanced electrical systems design with MOLYKOTE® brand specialty lubricants from DuPont.
With their in-depth expertise, a heritage of innovation, problem-solving collaboration, and reliable global supply and technical support, these high-performance Smart Lubrication™ solutions are precisely formulated and application-matched to help you achieve:
- Energy efficiency with reduced friction losses and increased wear control
- Comfort and design with enhanced smoothness and reduced noise and vibration
- Safety with added component reliability, less wear and more corrosion resistance
- Sustainability with increased process efficiency and durable component service life
Design for increased electrification, connectivity and reliability with a choice of MOLYKOTE® brand Smart Lubrication™solutions:
- Greases with special additives to resist water washout, evaporation or oxidation
- Silicone compounds for light-load lubricating and sealing in extreme temperatures
- Anti-seize pastes with high levels of lubricating solids for heavy loads and slow speeds
- Anti-friction coatings for clean dry-film lubrication to control friction, wear and noise
- Solids and powders for plastics lubrication and specialized friction-control additives
- Oils and dispersions with performance additives in synthetic or mineral blends
Innovate with smart science
Proven, effective MOLYKOTE® brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions can help you meet vehicle electrical systems design goals for connected reliability innovation:
- Reduce friction and wear; increase service life
- Alternator and fan clutch bearings
- Actuators and motors
- Engine and emission controls
- Starter motor gears, over-running clutches
- Reduce squeaks, rattles, unwanted noise and vibrations
- Electric parking brake
- Switches, audio and media controls
- Window regulators
- Improve assembly and disassembly
- Spark plug boots, ignition switches
- Threaded fasteners, clips
- Wiring harness connectors
Smart Lubrication™ selection guide: Electrical systems applications
| APPLICATION | DESIGN NEED | POTENTIAL SOLUTION(S) | PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS |
| Actuators, motors | Reduced friction, wear and noise | MOLYKOTE® YM-102 Grease | Synthetic PAO grease offers low seepage for lubricating plastic components |
| MOLYKOTE® EM-50L Grease | Synthetic grease with good noise-damping properties | ||
| Alternator, fan clutch bearings |
Provide long-term lubrication with reduced friction, wear and noise |
MOLYKOTE® FS-841 Grease | Low-consistency fluorosilicone grease for solvent-resistant, high-speed lubrication |
| MOLYKOTE® G-5025 Grease | Silicone grease for extended durability in over running clutches | ||
| Diesel engine glow plug controllers |
Improved water and corrosion resistance | MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound | Greaselike silicone with good dielectric strength, water repellency, oxidation resistance |
| Electric parking brake |
Long-term lubrication with improved performance | MOLYKOTE® E Paste | Synthetic paste with several types of special solid lubricants |
| MOLYKOTE® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, PTFE-based AFC with excellent corrosion protection | ||
| Electronic transmission actuator |
Reduced friction and corrosion potential | MOLYKOTE® BR-2 Plus High Performance Grease | Mineral-oil-based grease with solid lubricants and extreme-pressure additives |
| Engine throttle, emission controls |
Reduce friction and wear |
MOLYKOTE® HP-300 Grease | PFPE grease with excellent heat, fuel and oil resistance |
| Fasteners, clips | Proper torque, assembly ease |
MOLYKOTE® D-96 Anti-Friction Coating | Air-drying, water-based coating provides low coefficient of friction with light loads |
| Spark plug boots, ignition switches |
Improved water resistance |
MOLYKOTE® G-5008 Dielectric Grease | Silicone grease designed for rubber and ceramic pairings |
| Starter motor gears, spline shaft, clutch |
Reduced friction, wear and noise | MOLYKOTE® G-1021 Grease | Synthetic-oil-based grease for extremely low startup and running frictional resistance |
| MOLYKOTE® D-7409 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured dry-film lubricant with excellent adhesion, corrosion protection and low friction, even at high temperatures | ||
| MOLYKOTE® 33L Extreme Low Temperature Grease | Silicone-based grease with excellent low temperature resistance | ||
| MOLYKOTE® G-5025 Grease | Silicone grease for extended durability in over running clutches | ||
| Switches, audio and media controls |
Enhanced smoothness and reduced noise |
MOLYKOTE® E Paste | Synthetic-oil-based paste with solid lubricants and excellent materials compatibility |
| MOLYKOTE® EM-30L Grease | Synthetic grease with PTFE or other solids for lubricating plastic components | ||
| MOLYKOTE® G-1057 Grease | Low-bleed synthetic grease with excellent plastics compatibility | ||
| Window lift regulators |
Reduced friction, wear, vibration and noise |
MOLYKOTE® EM-60L Grease | Synthetic grease suitable for low-temperature lubrication of plastics |
| MOLYKOTE® 33L Extreme Low Temperature Grease | Silicone-based grease with excellent low temperature resistance | ||
| Wiring/harness connections |
Protection from moisture and fretting corrosion |
MOLYKOTE® L-8030 Grease | Solid lubricants in fluorinated solvent form quick-drying, nontacky lubricating film |
| MOLYKOTE® 111 Compound | Greaselike silicone with excellent water resistance over a wide temperature range |
NOTE: These are proven, effective MOLYKOTE® brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions for vehicle electrical systems design. Contact for product options to meet specialized requirements.
Sustainable design solutions
Enhance your design sustainability with MOLYKOTE® brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions from DuPont. To meet key electrical systems design needs, these advanced specialty lubrication technologies can be custom-formulated for specified performance characteristics, regulatory standards and process requirements. Raw materials include base oils such as silicone, mineral or polyalphaolefin (PAO); solid lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); thickeners such as lithium; and various performance additives to inhibit rust, resist wear or withstand extreme pressure.
- MOLYKOTE® brand anti-friction coatings (AFCs) provide clean and dry long-term lubrication for starter motors, threaded fasteners and assembly clips.
- MOLYKOTE® brand specialty greases help reduce friction, wear, noise and corrosion on alternators, connectors, window regulators and adjustable-component actuators.
Smart Lubrication™ solutions for other vehicle systems
In addition to the MOLYKOTE® brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions for electrical systems design featured in this selection guide, DuPont also offers proven, effective lubricants for these vehicle systems:
- Chassis and brakes
- Exterior
- Interior
- Powertrain
Source: Dupont publication
