Boost the Performance  of Your Critical  Lubricating Fluids

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Minimizing and eliminating the destructive forces of friction and wear and their costly effect on equipment – these have long been the goals of lubrication engineers everywhere. At Shamrock, we recognize the significant impact that friction and wear can have in an industrial environment – and the positive benefits of proper lubrication. That’s why our micronized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) additives are optimized to enable lubricants to perform their best in even the most demanding circumstances. They are ideal in applications ranging from critical maintenance to automotive, aerospace and military applications.

Discover the Shamrock  PTFE Advantage PTFE is a solid boundary lubricant that reduces friction and wear while increasing the carrying loads of the lubricant. Compared to other types of solid lubricants, it offers several performance advantages and aesthetic appeal to makers of liquid lubricants and industrial greases. Shamrock PTFE additives provide numerous key benefits, including:
Improved non-stick slip properties Outstanding anti-wear performance Low surface energy effectively reduces the coefficient of friction (COF) Ability to withstand extreme pressure Excellent chemical / solvent resistance Resistance to oxidation Small particle size / high surface area Low volatility, even in high vacuum Functionality in frigid to hot temperatures Available as micronized powders and submicron dispersions for formulation ease
	Gain a Competitive Edge At Shamrock, we provide a wide range of product support services aimed at giving you the competitive edge you need in today’s dynamic and highly competitive industrial environment. These include: Comprehensive quality control of all materials Worldwide sales service and warehousing A creative and responsive development laboratory State-of-the-art production and pilot mill grinding equipment Many grades to meet specific performance and pricing needs

Shamrock Products for Oil Lubricant Systems nanoFLON™ PTFE Colloidal Dispersions Our growing line of nanoFLON dispersions features submicron PTFE particles dispersed in your choice of mineral oil, polyisobutene, polyalphaolefin or water. The particles are small enough to pass through the finest filter pores and are extremely stable in suspension. The dispersions offer outstanding lubricity versus oil alone and “stir in” convenience in compatible formulations. Applications: Gear oils, penetrants, cutting oils and other liquid lubricants. nanoFLON™ PTFE M020: A stable, submicron 20% dispersion in mineral oil nanoFLON™ PTFE PIB25: A stable, submicron 25% dispersion in polyisobutene excellent for low temperature applications nanoFLON™ PTFE PA030: A stable, submicron 30% dispersion in polyalphaolefin excellent for low and high temperature applications nanoFLON™ PTFE AQ60: A stable 60% dispersion in water for aqueous lubricant systems

Shamrock Products for Grease Lubricant Systems Fluoro™ PTFE Micronized Powders These premium grade PTFE powders are suited for use as dry lubricants in specialty greases and pastes. They feature average particle size distributions as small as 1-2 microns. When formulated with oil, silicone, water or fluoropolymer lubricants, our Fluoro PTFE additives provide superior dispersibility. Applications: Automotive, industrial, military and aerospace lubricants. Also suitable for use with food processing equipment. Fluoro™ M290 PTFE: A versatile grade for a wide range of industrial  lubricant applications Fluoro™ A PTFE: High performance, balanced lubricity and oil absorption Fluoro™ HP PTFE: High performance, excellent lubricity and oil absorption Fluoro™ FG PTFE: High performance PTFE for food-grade lubricants Incorporation Tips 1. Dispersions for Liquid Lubricants: A key benefit of our nanoFLONTM PTFE additives is that they are easy to use. They are predispersed, stabilized and feature extremely small particle sizes. As such, they are easy to incorporate by just stirring into the lubricant. Our nanoFLON products are available in your choice of mineral oil, synthetic oil (polyisobutene / polyalphaolefin) or water. Recommended addition level is 0.5% to 3% (wt/wt on a PTFE solids basis) depending on performance requirements. 2. Micronized PTFEs for Greases: PTFE requires a significant amount of shear to be adequately dispersed into oil. Best results may be achieved using a colloid mill or other high shear milling system. Check the dispersion on a grind gauge to ensure that the PTFE particles have been properly deagglomerated. The focus here should be on the fineness and absence of oversize particles. Recommended addition levels range from 3% to 25%.

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