Building on the legacy of Neolube® No. 1, the new Neolube® No. 1.1 offers superior adhesion, reduced impurities, and enhanced ease of application. Its unique composition of 99% pure furnace graphite, thermoplastic resin, and isopropanol ensures exceptional anti-seize properties, making it ideal for lubricating moving parts, thread assembly, and critical metal-to-metal applications.

“Neolube® has been a staple in nuclear facilities, military operations, and industrial plants for decades. With Neolube® No. 1.1, we’ve refined the formula to deliver even greater reliability, ease of use, and safety,” said Debra Hardy, Product Development Manager at Huron Industries.

Key Benefits of Neolube® No. 1.1:

1. Enhanced Lubrication & Anti-Seize Protection – Ensures smooth operation of moving parts and threaded connections in high-friction environments.
2. Improved Film Durability – Adheres more effectively, resists abrasion, and maintains integrity under extreme conditions.
3. Lower Impurity Levels – Meets the stringent chemical purity requirements of the nuclear industry, ensuring compliance with MIL-L-24131C standards.
4. Quick Drying & Easy Application – Applies smoothly via brush, spray, or dip, with a fast air-dry time of approximately five minutes.
5. Wide Operating Range – Effective up to 400°F (204°C) continuous service and 850°F (454°C) intermittent exposure.

Neolube® No. 1.1 is available in 2-ounce and 8-ounce bottles with a brush-in-cap applicator, ensuring precise application and minimal waste. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control testing, and Certificates of Conformance are available upon request.

Huron Industries is now accepting orders for Neolube® No. 1.1. For more information and technical data sheets, or to request a sample, visit our Huron Industries’ e-commerce website or contact our sales team at orders@neolube.global.

About Huron Industries

Huron Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialty lubricants, coatings, and sealing solutions for critical industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company serves customers in the nuclear, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors, providing high-performance solutions that meet the most demanding specifications.

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A Non-toxic Parts Cleaning Solution

NEOSafe powder is an eco-friendly and non-toxic parts cleaning solution. It’s capable of tackling the toughest grime on your greasy parts quickly and efficiently. The standout features of NEOSafe that make it a preferred choice for businesses include:

• Eco-friendly and non-toxic: Safe for the environment and for your team.
• Reusable: After cleaning, you can sweep up the used NEOSafe powder and reuse it, reducing long-term costs.
• Simple disposal: NEOSafe can be safely disposed of in the trash, reducing the hassle and costs associated with special disposal methods.

The Non-toxic Parts Cleaning Solution, that Puts Safety First, without the Hassle

With NEOSafe’s non-toxic parts cleaning solution, you don’t have to worry about toxic fumes or costly setups of complex cleaning or ventilation equipment. It’s designed to be straightforward and easy to use. NEOSafe offers:

• No exposure to toxic fumes
• No costly setup of complex cleaning or ventilation equipment
• A cost-effective solution compared to other safe methods
• Quick and easy usage for great results

The Importance of Non-toxic Parts Cleaning Solutions

Parts cleaning is a critical process in a wide array of industrial and manufacturing sectors. Whether it’s to maintain machinery efficiency, as a necessary step in manufacturing, or simply to uphold cleanliness and safety, parts cleaning is indispensable. However, traditional methods often involve environmentally harmful or potentially dangerous solutions.

The High Costs of Traditional Cleaning Methods

Cleaning with solvents or aqueous parts cleaning systems can be very costly. Solvents require extensive safety equipment to use safely, while aqueous parts washers come with a high upfront cost for the necessary capital equipment. Water-based cleaning solutions may seem like a good alternative, but they often require complex systems to be effective, driving up costs and complexity.

NEOSafe: The Simple, Cost-Effective, Parts Cleaning Solution

NEOSafe offers a refreshing alternative to these challenges. Its design combines affordability, ease of use, and exceptional cleaning performance. If you’re seeking an occupational safety solution for your parts cleaning needs, give NEOSafe’s non-toxic parts cleaning solution a try. You will be amazed not only by the results but also by the simplicity and ease of use that NEOSafe brings to your cleaning processes.

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Today marks a major milestone in occupational safety with the introduction of NEOSafe, an innovative non-hazardous adsorbent powder. This revolutionary new product has many advantages over traditional hazardous products, making it ideal for use in a variety of industries and applications.

NEOSafe is a lightweight material that is hydrophobic (resists water absorption), has a low heat transfer coefficient, and can be used on materials ranging from concrete to fabric. What sets NEOSafe apart from other products on the market is its zero respirable crystalline silica content, making it safer to use without requiring workers to wear special respiratory equipment or handle it with extra caution.

We developed a non-toxic adsorbent powder as a powerful and effective petrochemical cleanup solution to help reduce slip and fall accidents in the workplace. Businesses that use NEOSafe Sorbent Powder can save a substantial amount of money by avoiding the costs associated with slip and fall injuries. By keeping their floors clean and free from slip hazards, they can reduce the risk of workplace accidents while minimizing medical bills, legal costs, time off work for recovery, and other related expenses. On average, employers face an estimated $70 billion per year in worker’s compensation claims due to slip and fall accidents. By using NEOSafe Adsorbent Powder to reduce these risks, businesses can save a significant amount of money each year.

“We have tested our product extensively and are confident that it meets all safety requirements for use in industrial settings,” said Debra Hardy, CEO of Huron Industries. “This product was designed with both safety and convenience in mind so that workers can do their jobs without worrying about potential hazards.”

Our proprietary material is not only an effective petrochemical adsorbent but also a powerful additive to support other bulk spill cleanup products. By adding a small amount of NEOSafe to existing spill control products, businesses can increase the absorption capacity of the product and make it more efficient at mopping up liquids. This allows companies to save time and money on their spill-cleanup efforts without sacrificing safety or efficiency. NEOSafe can be used as both a standalone product and as an additive for bulk spill cleanup products.

NEOSafe also offers Spill Kits an added layer of protection due to the powder’s non-hazardous nature. Its ability to easily adsorb petrochemicals makes it ideal for containing spills quickly and efficiently with minimal cleanup required afterward. Although further certifications are needed, this product could be especially beneficial in environments where hazardous substances may be present as well as in areas where cleanliness is paramount such as medical facilities or food processing plants.

“We are thrilled to introduce this groundbreaking new product,” said Todd Cawley, Sales Director of Huron Industries. “NEOSafe provides a safe and reliable solution for liquid material spills that won’t put workers at risk. We believe that this product will revolutionize occupational safety standards around the world.” — Todd Cawley

Huron’s revolutionary adsorbent product is one of the safest and most effective oil and gas adsorbents in the world. It quickly adsorbs petrochemical liquids, helping to keep floors clean and free from slip hazards, while also being safe for use on all types of surfaces. This makes it an ideal product for industrial workplaces, helping to reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents and minimize significant financial impacts associated with workplace injuries. With its superior absorption capacity, NEOSafe Adsorbent Powder is making the industrial world a safer place for workers everywhere.

Join Huron Industries and the Occupational Safety Revolution contact todd.cawley@neolube.global.

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NEOSafe is a new Huron Industries oil “absorption”, anti-slip solution that is also hydrophobic, meaning it repels water. This product has a unique niche in the oil spill cleanup market because of these characteristics, which make it the best product technically for many situations. 

Sorbent is a general term that includes both the mechanism of absorption and adsorption.

• Absorption is when one product soaks up another product and becomes one. There can be physical absorption via a capillary action, which we are discussing with oil spill cleanup or chemical in the case of many biological processes. An oil spill absorbent can swell up to 70% larger than its original size when it absorbs oil.
• Adsorption is when oil molecules are attached to the surface of the adsorbent material. This is more like when the dust is attracted to a dust buster and can be removed physically. Oil is “adsorbed” on the material’s surface, and significantly less swelling of the original product normally occurs. 

Oil spills are a significant problem in many industrial facilities

Oil and lubricant handling companies are highly aware of oil spills’ safety and environmental hazards. The consequences of a spill not being cleaned up promptly and thoroughly can be enormous, and the costs are very high. Sorbents are the solution; the only question is, “which one”?

Before we dig a little deeper into the sorbents available and which one is best in which circumstance, there is one more important physical property that is critical. That’s whether the sorbent will attract (or absorb) water or repel it as it cleans up the oil. Since many spills are on or under water, in wet areas, or have water mixed with oil in the spill, the answer is critical to success. The more technical terms for this are:

• Oleophilic: when the sorbent will ATTRACT water
• Hydrophobic: when the sorbent will REPEL water

Common adsorbent oil spill cleanup includes:

• Natural products like sawdust, peat moss, feathers, and cellulose. These are great at adsorbing both water and oil.
• Minerals like the common vermiculite, ash, sand, and more. These are sold in bulk for all sizes of oil spill cleanup but more commonly for larger spills.
• Polymers are synthetic adsorbents and absorbents and may adsorb a considerable amount of material, up to 60 times their weight. Huron’s NEOSafe is in this category of products. 

Some significant factors in deciding the best oil sorbent for a particular job might include these common things. But, of course, these need to be considered before a spill occurs and be on hand in adequate amounts, or all the theoretical discussions are not helpful. 

• Size of the spill
• Environmental or safety consequences if not cleaned up promptly and fully
• Whether water is involved, a spill in water or mixed with water
• Cost of the sorbent. Natural sorbents, like clay and peat moss, are less expensive than synthetics, but they can be much harder to clean up and dispose of once the spill is over. Using more costly but more effective sorbents in the final stages of a spill cleanup will almost always save money.
• The best form for the sorbent to be stored in:
  • Bulk, usually five gal or 55 gal containers. Usually very cost-effective
  • Socks or booms. Easy to deploy and easy to pick up for disposal
  • Mats, pads, or rolls. 19″ by 17″ rectangular pads are perfect for small spills or preventive deployment
  • Pom Poms, sorbent in strands, are usually used to pull through the water to absorb oil. In addition, the sorbent is typically designed to repel water.
• Absorption or adsorption rate of the material. If the spill is from lighter oils like diesel fuel, the rate will be faster, and more products will work satisfactorily. For heavier oils, pom-poms, with their many fibers and synthetic materials like NEOSafe, may work much better. 
• Weight can be a consideration depending on how far the material must be transported to the spill site. For example, polymer-type absorbents can be much lighter than clay and similar materials.
• Capacity and retention are essential factors to determine how much sorbent material you need to clean a given volume of oil. You will need a lot less, with synthetic materials picking up significantly more oil by weight. Retention is how well the oil stays in the sorbent until you can dispose of it. Good retention is vital in preventing oil spill cleanup from getting out of control with messy drips after cleaning up oily surfaces.
• Sorbent booms and pom-poms can be better choices for spills on water. However, choosing one hydrophobic (repels water) will mean more oil absorbed per foot of an expensive boom.
• Ease of use based on the spill size is always important. The time to clean up a spill and restore normal industrial operations is a hidden cost that should be considered. Absorbent pads may be more expensive, but they are quickly deployed and disposed of instead of cleaning up a 5-gallon bucket of loose clay.
• Disposal of the oil and the sorbent must be considered. NEOSafe has a strong advantage in this area because it can be disposed of per the disposal instructions of the oil it has absorbed. However, other sorbents may carry a disposal expense.
• Environmental Hazard of the material itself. Crystalline Silica, for example, is a severe environmental hazard in industrial settings and is found in most conventional mineral absorbents. In addition, it has been proven to cause lung cancer and chronic bronchitis.
• Crystalline silica can be released into the air from cutting, grinding, drilling, crushing, sanding, or breaking apart many different materials. Silica is a well-known occupational hazard and has also been recently examined for its environmental concentrations near silica sand mines and transport terminals.

Conclusion

With the vast range of sorbents on the market, it’s vital that company safety managers understand their most likely oil spill scenario and plan for cleanup using the most effective sorbents possible. That is not always one lowest-cost product. It will most likely be a combination of products based on the operations and risks involved. 

Absorbents have the advantages of:

• More oil absorbed per unit weight of the sorbent
• Easier to disposal typically because the oil is “locked” inside the sorbent
• Combined with booms, socks, and other enclosures, they can be very efficient and easy to handle

Adsorbents have the advantage of:

• The lower cost typically because they are common industrial and organic materials

A significantly more effective product like NEOSafe, a polymer-based solution, may provide the lowest overall cost. Best for:

• The final part of oil spill cleanup
• Drawing out oil from concrete or other floor surfaces
• Oily and greasy parts cleanup
• Complex spill cleanups involving oil and water mixtures

If you need more information on our NEOSafe product, please call 810-984-4213

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The unique formula for cell structure to particle size makes NEOSafe the easiest and safest product on the market to clean up that last bit of oil residue on slippery floors, clean greasy parts, or remove oil from a wide range of surfaces. 

NEOSafe’s VALUE is its ability to rapidly clean up, in one application, the oily film left at the end of a floor oil spill and remove oil and grease easily from any surface!

Some of the characteristics of NEOSafe are:

• Lightweight
• Long storage over a wide range of temperatures
• Low heat transfer coefficient
• Easy cleanup with a cotton rag or paper towel
• Hydrophobic, making it resistant to attracting liquid water 
• Easily swept up with a broom or vacuum
• Disposable with trash or recycling before it has adsorbed oil
• Can be used on a wide variety of materials from concrete to fabric 
• No special handling or respiratory equipment needed for handling
• Not carcinogenic

NEOSafe is a great cleaning solution for a wide range of industries and applications with this combination of factors:

• Oil or grease cleanup is a common challenge. This might be anything from oily, slippery floors to a greasy part cleanup
• Safety is important by minimizing hazardous cleaning chemicals
• Time to “totally” clean up an oil spill to a non-slippery surface is important (by saving several of the final steps necessary to clean up with traditional chemicals)
• “Total Cost” of cleaning oily or greasy surfaces is important. By saving big on injury costs and cleanup man-hours, NEOSafe offers a clear advantage in the total cost and high ROI

Some industries that will most benefit from using NEOSafe are:

• Metal Fabrication using traditional machining methods
• Automotive
• Municipality public works
• Aviation
• Marine
• Hospitality
• Transportation
• Retail and Grocery

For more information about NEOSafe and other Huron Industries products, give us a call at 1 (810) 984 4213.

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The Most Dangerous Slip and Fall Hazards are Often Invisible

The problem is always that thin film that’s so hard to get totally cleaned off after all the other steps of spill cleanup are finished. You have sprayed it with heavy-duty cleaner, and it still has that thin oily sheen and is slippery.

In any business, slippery floors are one of the most insidious and hard-to-correct problems day in and day out. Falls from slippery floors injure valuable workers, ruin safety records, and attract OSHA attention. Every production or shop manager knows that cleaning up oily spills is hard to get right, it takes a lot of time and usually management attention to make sure it keeps getting done right. The reason it’s so hard is that the last 5% of the oil residue defies easy cleanup. NEOSafe offers a fast and easy solution. You will not believe the results when you use a small amount of NEOSafe powder on your slippery surface. 

Slips and falls account for up to 15% of all accidents in industrial workplaces. The average settlement for a slip and fall injury is over $20,000 and the legal costs for defending these injuries can easily run to $50,000, and the average lost workdays are 35. With two-thirds of the falls being caused by slips or trips, it’s easy to see why slippery, oily floors are a major issue to be avoided and cleaned up quickly back to a safe walking surface. 

Small Oil Spill Cleanup Procedure

There is a basic emergency procedure for cleaning up every small (1 to 10 gallon) oil spill in a manufacturing plant. The steps are:

1. Stop the source of the spill
2. Warn workers with announcements and then with warning signs
3. Cover the spill with an adsorbent material
4. Stop the spread of the spill with barriers, plugs, and whatever is available
5. Clean up the bulk of the oil with sorbent mats, clay absorbents, or other items that work for bulk cleanup
6. Clean the floor with a degreaser or other heavy-duty cleaning agent that will not damage the floor surface
7. Final Step of getting the oily sheen that just will not come up with the basic steps above. This is the step where NEOSafe really shines; there is no other product like it. 

Bulk Oil Spill Cleanup Procedure

There are lots of options for that “bulk” cleanup step and that’s what most people think of when they are preparing for spill cleanup. All the oil spill kits sold have some form of adsorbent as the main part of the kit. NONE of them have anything included that specifically targets the final oily sheen that can’t be removed easily without toxic chemicals. 

• Clay, commonly known as kitty litter, is inexpensive and widely used. It actually doesn’t adsorb oil but gets coated in it. Clay takes a while to work and can result in silica dust if left on too long. Virginia Clay-Sorb is an example of a clay cleanup product.
• Sorbent Mats are a more expensive but very effective way to soak up oil on floors and horizontal surfaces. They are the best solution in that early stage of cleanup where you are just trying to keep it from spreading. Mats from 3M or Pig are good examples of the product.
• Coconut husks are ground and used for spill cleanup. There are several products like SpillFix that use this ingredient.
• Salt and baking soda are recommended as well. These may work at home but are not appropriate in any industrial setting. The side effects of machinery can be serious. 

These bulk spill cleanup products are essential for the early stages to get the spill under control. They are totally ineffective at getting the last 5% of film cleaned which is where NEOSafe excels. 

Where NEOSafe Outperforms Competitors

NEOSafe is SAFE to use! It contains no hazardous chemicals, is easily cleaned up, disposal is easy, and it has never been associated with any carcinogen as most cleaning products have been. The two main categories of competitor products for the problem that NEOSafe solves include:

Chemical solvents and degreasers. These can be hazardous to workers and often not able to be used in enough volume to clean up oil spill residue. When they are, it usually takes two or three applications to get the floor clean, extending the time to restore a safe surface. They are often corrosive as well and can easily damage some floor surfaces, particularly vinyl.  Heavy-duty disinfectants can be useful but many also contain toxic chemicals and cause reactions in workers with even limited exposure. Phenol, an ingredient in many household name cleaners, has been linked to a range of health problems. Others contain problem chemicals like formaldehyde triclosan and others. 

Requesting Samples of NEOSafe powder for your Factory or Plant

Are you interested in learning more about using NEOSafe in your work environment? Give us a call at 1 (810) 984 4213, or email us at orders@neolube.com.

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Graphite or Moly (molybdenum disulfide) dry lubricants are common in operations where machinery operating conditions are extreme such as high shaft speeds, very low rotation or sliding machinery, extremes of temperature and pressure, inaccessibility of lubricated surfaces, and more in industrial applications. In the discussion below, we provide some background on the differences and reasons to choose one over the other.

There are other dry lubricants, Teflon or Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), being the primary alternative to Moly and Graphite. PTFE lubricants have many great applications where being inert and non-conductive are desired characteristics. Some disadvantages include that when overheated it can release mildly toxic fumes. In addition, its abrasion resistance is not great, it can be higher priced, and it can’t withstand temperatures above 326 C where it melts. This discussion assumes you want a lubricant similar to Graphite or MoS2 and need more information to decide which one to apply. 

Reducing Frictional Between Surfaces

Both Graphite and Moly are dry film lubricants that are solid materials that reduce frictional resistance between surfaces. Each material has different properties. Which can give it an advantage in a particular application. They both generally have a crystalline lattice structure which is described as plates sliding over each other. This gives them both excellent load-bearing capability in the sliding or rolling mode. They both come with a variety of application methods from painting on to aerosol delivery. They can be used in a stand-alone form or be added to other oil-based lubricants or even metals such as lead and copper to achieve the exact lubrication properties. 

Moly Inhibits Corrosion on Stainless and has Slightly Better Wear Resistance

MoS2 occurs naturally being mined from granite and then refined to achieve the high purity you find in lubricants. MoS2 is a great lubricant for high vacuum and extremely high vacuum applications where Graphite may have a requirement for entrained moisture vapor

MoS2 has a temperature limit of 400°C (752°F) where it starts to oxidize in an atmosphere with oxygen. 

MoS2 usually has a lower coefficient of friction than Graphite, but this is not always the case and is not a huge differentiator. One of the best properties of Moly is its ability to inhibit corrosion when used as a coating on stainless steel. Also, Moly is considered to have slightly better wear resistance, particularly under extreme pressures.  

Graphite is a great Lubricant for temperatures up to 1450F and Anti-Seize up to 2400F

Graphite goes back a very long way, probably used in pencils in the mid-1500s. It’s a soft, crystalline form of carbon with excellent sliding lubrication properties. It is gray to black, opaque, has a metallic luster, and is flexible but not elastic. It has some properties of metals and some non-metals. Like most metals, it’s electrically conductive and is a good thermal conductor also. Like non-metals, it is inert. 

Graphite provides excellent lubrication up to 1,450 F with water vapor available. It can be used as an anti-seize compound up to 2400°F with an oxidation product of CO2. Because graphite requires water vapor for its lubricity, it is not used in a high vacuum environment including for deep-space use. 

Summary

Both Moly and Graphite are excellent dry lubricants with very similar properties in many areas. Graphite tends to be a better choice for extremely high-temperature applications. MoS2 offers improved corrosion resistance for stainless steel in those areas where that is a concern. Moly may have a slight advantage in some applications where wear resistance under high pressure is a consideration.

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• Long lasting
• Minimum dirt and dust collection
• Doesn’t dry to a goo like oil-based lubricants
• Much higher heat and pressure ranges
• Optimum for “maintenance free” applications

With these important characteristics, we have collected 101 Uses for Dry Lubricants. There are thousands of unique uses for these capable lubricants. 

1. Anti-sieze compound
2. Locks of all types 
3. Dry lubricated bearings
4. Nuclear industry valve caps
5. Stainless fastener assembly
6. Aluminum fastener assembly
7. High temperatures – up to over 2000 deg F
8. High pressure assemblies
9. Sliding motions
10. Reciprocating motions
11. Chains
12. Ceramics and polymer surfaces
13. Metal forming with plastic deformation
14. Extreme contact pressures
15. Compounded into polymers for embedded lubrication
16. Maintenance free applications
17. Where cleanliness limits oil-based lubrication
18. Hinges
19. Band saw tables
20. Threaded tools like C-clamps and vice grips
21. Pivot points on heavy lift machinery like engine stands
22. Inside your wheel wells to minimize ice buildup in winter
23. Garage door rails
24. Rust protection on automotive cast iron parts like brake calipers and master cylinders
25. Exhaust manifolds on show cars (rust protection)
26. Heavy duty wheels and casters such as welding carts
27. Tiny parts that can’t get gunked up
28. Leaf Springs
29. Shafts
30. Splines
31. Bushings
32. Seat slides
33. Shears and scissors
34. Automotive fasteners
35. Mold release agent
36. Minimize dirt and dust buildup
37. Chemically inert needs
38. Sliding windows
39. Electric or electromagnetic actuators
40. Remote control locking systems
41. Automotive powered closures; sunroof and liftgates
42. Flexible control cable internals
43. Control cable attachment pivot points
44. Conductive parts lubrication
45. High-Alloy steels in high purity applications
46. Dusty, dirty, or sandy environments
47. Sliding drawers
48. Bifold doors
49. Printer rails
50. Saw blades
51. Wire drawing
52. Billet coatings
53. High-speed cutting tools
54. Cylinder head and exhaust bolts
55. Run-in of heavy components
56. Prevent “stick-slip” for noise control
57. Precise torquing requirement assembly
58. Magnetic anchors (Temporary mounting without welding)
59. Disc springs
60. O-ring lubrication
61. Plastic part lubrication
62. Furniture wood to plastic lubrication
63. Noise minimization for a wide range of material combinations
64. Switches
65. Knife-type disconnect switches
66. Couplings
67. Die cast machines
68. Spark plugs
69. Electrical connectors
70. Latches
71. General corrosion prevention
72. Sheet metal fabrication
73. Metalworking generally
74. Vacuum applications
75. Mine equipment
76. Construction equipment in dirty areas
77. Pin and pulley assemblies
78. Pivots
79. Anti-stick for chutes and slides
80. Cart axles with no bearings
81. Squeaky hardwood floor joints
82. Open gears
83. Conveyor chains
84. Automobile hinges
85. Snow blower anti-rust
86. Trailer hitches
87. Spare tire rack cable
88. Pop up automobile lights
89. Tire jack
90. Gear rust prevention after etching
91. Anti-freeze for car locks
92. Rear view mirror balls
93. Linkages of all types
94. Winch cables
95. Zippers of most materials
96. Plastic shelving for disassembly
97. Shaft keys and impellers for removal 
98. Garden tool rust prevention
99. Bicycle seat and handlebar clamps
100. Office chair squeaks
101. Squeaking baby swings

Even with all the great Neolube uses possible, some caution is always advised:

• Be careful with use on plastics and the delivery mechanism of any dry lubricant you use. The problem is usually not with the graphite or Moly, but with the propellent for sprays or binder for paint on applications
• These same propellants can be harmful to electronic components such as in automobile doors
• Always use care around fabric or painted surfaces 

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If you have worked long in mechanical system assembly, operation, or maintenance, you may have seen cases, where simple measures taken to prevent galling of a threaded fastener could have prevented major disruption to an operation. The losses of such disruption are often a combination of extremely high repair costs and lost opportunities.

What can happen if you don’t Prevent Galling?

It might be the valve that can’t be operated in a critical system. Replacement in some systems may require a whole plant shutdown to cold iron or freeze seals to replace or repair the faulty valve. Lost operation time and an expensive repair are the results.

The galling could cause a stainless-steel bolt to be sheared off trying to remove it from a large part like a ship thruster propeller blade. The ship might have to be drydocked because the fastener can’t be repaired by divers.

There are many cases of stainless fasteners high-performance race engines that can’t be removed from the engine block during prep for an important race. Repair isn’t possible in the time allotted, so the engine must be swapped out or the race scrubbed. All the time and money of preparation is at risk, as is the reputation of the racing team.

What is the cost when you don’t Prevent Galling?

These are some good examples of the high cost of galling in threaded fasteners. Like accidents, virtually all cases of damage caused by galling in threaded fasteners can be prevented with strict adherence to a set of best practices and just being extra careful with susceptible fastener materials like stainless steel and aluminum.

What is Galling?

In its simplest form, galling is wear on a sliding threaded surface, to the point where the material is removed from one part and deposited on the other. The result is freezing in place or even worse sometimes, failing fatigue or over-torquing. Junior mechanics are more prone to causing galling if they have not been trained when to recognize the early signs of galling and the steps to take once it starts.

How to Prevent Galling?

If a lubricant like Neolube #1 or #2 can be used on the threads, that’s one way to greatly reduce the occurrence of galling. At other times when a lubricant can’t be used, the materials in the design must be built-in. For example, materials like BUMAX 88 have a higher molybdenum content that adds a little extra galling prevention.

In design, courser threads tend to be less galling prone than more fine threads. In manufacturing, rolled threads tend to gall less than cut threads, but it is not common except in the food industry where most lubricants are prohibited.

Using higher-quality fasteners that have a perfect fit can also reduce the likelihood of galling. That can be part of the original design, but the right fasteners must be used in repair work if the Neolube type of dry lubricant isn’t used. Never using a fastener that has even the slightest damage is also important.

What can cause Galling?

A bolt that’s dropped on a hard surface with a little nick in a thread can be a sure source of galling. The same applies to any dirt or debris on the threads. A good wire brush cleaning before reassembly can go a long way. If you are using lock nuts, beware of the extra torque they can apply throughout the assembly process. Using lock washers may help reduce fastener galling in some instances.

Just being careful in assembly to “feel” if a fastener is starting to gall is important. Plowing on with an impact wrench or applying increasing pressure to a fastener that’s starting to gall is the kiss of death. Stopping at the first sign of galling, the slight resistance, and working the fastener back and forth as it’s removed and re-applied is excellent prevention. Go slow!

Use High-Quality Lubricants to Prevent Galling

The details of design and galling prevention are a lot more in-depth than presented here. However, one thing is sure that if you are using a high-quality dry lubricant like Neolube #1 or #2, your chances of galling go way down. It’s just good mechanical practice to do all the things discussed above AND lubricate your threads with a graphite-based lubricant.

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If you are a manufacturer, an engineer, or a specialist in the nuclear industry, you are more than likely familiar with the differences between oil lubricants and Neolube, which is colloidal graphite suspended in isopropanol. The latter can be a timely and smart material to have in situations where a machine or part requires frequent disassembly and reassembly without damage to threaded connections.

How is Colloidal Graphite Lubricant different from Oil-based Lubricants?

In many cases, oil-based lubricants are used to lubricate combustion engines for industry. This is mostly due to the requirements of high-speed moving parts and the low cost of oil-based lubricants.

However, these oil-based products have severe limitations where dry-film lubricants are better suited. Grease disadvantages are grease-life limitations and limited cooling ability. Also, in some instances, there is a risk of grease starvation, which results in reduced lubrication.

That’s why as a manufacturer it is important to choose a lubricant that fits the environment for which it will be used. Graphite as a lubricant is in wide use in several industries including manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, and nuclear. More specifically, it is used in high-temperature settings, pressurized systems, and dusty environments where oil-based lubricants often fail.

What are the benefits of using a Colloidal Graphite Lubricant?

Colloidal Graphite Lubricant is Effective in High Temperatures

Graphite is best suited for lubrication in air. A liquid, much like isopropanol is a necessary component for graphite lubrication. When water is absorbed, it reduces the bonding energy of the graphite to a lower level. Thus, water vapor becomes a necessity for proper lubrication. Graphite powder on its own is not effective.

Another benefit of colloidal graphite lubricant is that it is highly effective in high temperatures. The effectiveness of graphite can reach high temperatures up to 450 °C, with a possibility of reaching even higher temperatures, continuously testing higher temperature peaks. 

Colloidal Graphite Prevents Galling

Graphite is also effective in preventing galling. When metal surfaces undergo a combination of sliding, excessive force, and high friction, galling can occur. In essence, galling is the transfer of metal and other materials between two surfaces. Over time this tends to cause damage to those metals and machines. Graphite as a lubricant can help this deterioration from occurring. Through a simple wipe-on of the best dry graphite-based lubricants, galling can be prevented. 

Colloidal Graphite Lubricant is Easy To Use and Simple to Apply

The beauty of colloidal graphite lubricant is that it leaves no mess, and no contamination lubricant is needed.  Wet lubricants tend to dry up, oftentimes becoming gummy, making it even more difficult for you to operate your equipment. Wet lubricants also have the tendency to attract other unwanted particles, like dust or sand, which again obstructs your equipment, and hinders your use of it. 

Graphite is hydrophobic, meaning it naturally repels water, so you need not worry about the sticky situation that you face with other lubricants. It won’t harm your machines or create an unwanted residue after. It’s easy to use and can be applied via a wet or dry solution.

The Bottom Line about Colloidal Graphite Lubricant

With all that being said, colloidal graphite lubricant poses a positive substitute for the alternative lubricant options available in the market. A manufacturer or any other professional in aerospace, industrial, nuclear, or any other industry for that matter, graphite as a dry lubricant serves as a viable option and replacement. 

Colloidal Graphite lubricant is a great option for any manufacturing company that is looking for ways to eliminate damage to threaded connections during assembly and/or maintenance of expensive machines in high-temperature, high-pressure, or dusty industrial settings.

If you’d like to learn more about our colloidal graphite lubricant, NEOLUBE product line, and how it can fit your needs, talk to our colloidal graphite lubricant expert, today.

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