Silicone-based lubricants are silicone oil-based lubricants designed for industrial applications that require high reliability in critical operating conditions. This technology is used when consistent performance over wide temperature ranges, long-term stability and compatibility with sensitive materials such as plastics and elastomers are required.
The solutions offered by Setral, a partner of MD Poland, cover all these characteristics and meet the needs of industrial applications in critical operating conditions.
Application areas and operational criticalities
Silicone-based lubricants are used in numerous industrial sectors, including:
- automotive;
- food;
- electrical engineering;
- packaging;
- plastics;
- textiles;
- consumer goods.
This category of products is chosen when specific requirements are present, such as:
- reliable operation at very low and very high temperatures;
- need for long-term lubrication;
- contact with plastics, elastomers and sensitive materials;
- exposure to conditions requiring chemical and oxidative stability;
- PFAS-free and TPPT-free formulation requirements, with reduced labelling requirements.
Technical characteristics and functional benefits
Silicone-based lubricants are distinguished by a set of technical properties that make them suitable for demanding industrial contexts:
- Wide temperature range, with effective operation even at very low temperatures;
- High stability at high temperatures, up to 300 °C for specific formulations;
- High resistance to oxidation;
- Suitability for long-term applications;
- Excellent compatibility with plastics and elastomers;
- Chemically inert behaviour;
- PFAS-free and TPPT-free formulations;
- Base oil not classified as MOSH/MOAH.
Silicone-based greases
Silicone greases are used for the lubrication and protection of components subject to high thermal and environmental stresses.
Silicone greases are suitable for long-term or lifetime lubrication applications on various friction couplings, in particular metal/metal, plastic/metal and plastic/plastic, even in the presence of critical temperatures, humidity or aggressive agents.
In the food industry, formulations are available that comply with H1 requirements, also suitable for:
- connectors and O-rings;
- control and regulation valves;
- components used in sectors such as beverage and brewery;
- metal/plastic and metal/rubber couplings.
Silicone-based oils
Silicone oils, also available in spray form, are used as lubricants and release agents for plastic and rubber surfaces.
The main applications include:
- plastic/plastic and plastic/metal couplings;
- support for the assembly of O-rings and gaskets;
- release and demoulding operations;
- lubrication of components in packaging and labelling machines;
- rubber and plastic parts used in the food and automotive sectors.
H1, PFAS-free and TPPT-free formulations are also available.
Silicone-based pastes
Silicone pastes are mainly used as thermally conductive compounds for applications where efficient heat management is required.
These solutions are characterised by:
- high compatibility with plastics;
- chemically inert behaviour;
- use in applications with temperatures up to 300 °C;
- PFAS-free and TPPT-free formulations.
MD Poland technical support
The choice of the correct silicone-based lubricant depends on operating parameters such as temperature, materials involved and application duration.
MD Poland supports companies in identifying the most suitable solution within the various product categories. For more information on the Setral range of products, contact the experts at MD Poland.
