Michael Quallo
Registered
NetDoc, thank you making us feel welcome and we promise to keep commercials to a minimum and focus on providing accurate, factual information. Fdog we regret that you felt that Tribolube71 provided ÅÂ nice concise description of the kinetics?
Firstly, Lewis acids are not generated by the presence of irradiated PTFE as written. Secondly, the residue described as ÅÊneffective PTFE is an important part of the grease and is not limited to ChristoLube ( Krytox® and Fomblin® use PTFE as thickener). Thirdly, ÅÏone of these proponents are soluble except in themselves. This is characterized by their molecular weight I am not sure what is meant. Fully fluorinated greases are dispersions not solutions and solubility is not herein dependent on molecular weight.
Regardless of how PTFE is manufactured, to get the optimal particle size and surface area for grease manufacture, irradiation of PTFE is state of the art. Is the manufacturer of Tribolube claiming not to use irradiated PTFE?
PTFE, as far as I know, is manufactured by dispersion (aka emulsion) polymerization and by suspension polymerization. No grease manufacturer uses virgin PTFE from either method to make grease and we use irradiated PTFE, supplied by fluoropolymer companies, to get to sub-micron particle size and the right surface area.
Complete Package At LTI our expertise in tribology and fluorine technology are in part responsible for making Christolube the grease of choice for regulators. We also supply various additives to improve wear and enhance corrosion resistance of ChristoLube. Solvents are available to help with clean up and we provide dispersions and emulsions for depositing thin lubricious films (solid and/or liquid) via spray cans or regular containers. We are also able to add color to our greases, including fluorescence, but these should be considered with care as they affect cost and in some cases may affect compatibility.
Firstly, Lewis acids are not generated by the presence of irradiated PTFE as written. Secondly, the residue described as ÅÊneffective PTFE is an important part of the grease and is not limited to ChristoLube ( Krytox® and Fomblin® use PTFE as thickener). Thirdly, ÅÏone of these proponents are soluble except in themselves. This is characterized by their molecular weight I am not sure what is meant. Fully fluorinated greases are dispersions not solutions and solubility is not herein dependent on molecular weight.
Regardless of how PTFE is manufactured, to get the optimal particle size and surface area for grease manufacture, irradiation of PTFE is state of the art. Is the manufacturer of Tribolube claiming not to use irradiated PTFE?
PTFE, as far as I know, is manufactured by dispersion (aka emulsion) polymerization and by suspension polymerization. No grease manufacturer uses virgin PTFE from either method to make grease and we use irradiated PTFE, supplied by fluoropolymer companies, to get to sub-micron particle size and the right surface area.
Complete Package At LTI our expertise in tribology and fluorine technology are in part responsible for making Christolube the grease of choice for regulators. We also supply various additives to improve wear and enhance corrosion resistance of ChristoLube. Solvents are available to help with clean up and we provide dispersions and emulsions for depositing thin lubricious films (solid and/or liquid) via spray cans or regular containers. We are also able to add color to our greases, including fluorescence, but these should be considered with care as they affect cost and in some cases may affect compatibility.