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GLEITMO SIL 5880 (Formerly PST 5880)

Silicone Based Compound

Description

GLEITMO SIL 5880 is an NLGI 2 grade, silicone compound containing a high percentage of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and specially formulated solid lubricants. It is extremely compatible with plastics and rubber materials. It also has good corrosion resistance and low friction properties with excellent moisture resistance and good mechanical stability over a wide temperature range.

Performance Features

  • Highly moisture resistant
  • Compatible with plastic and rubber materials
  • Low frictional properties
  • Wide temperature service range of  -40° to 204°C (-40° to 400°F)

Applications

  • Automotive ball joints
  • Brake caliper pins
  • Parking brake cables
  • Brake adjuster screws
  • Shock absorbers
  • Oil Seals

 

Industries

  • Other industries
Note

The information shown on this side is based on the experience and expertise of the FUCHS Group in the development and manufacture of lubricants and represents the current state of the art. The performance of our products can be influenced by a series of factors, especially the specific use, the method of application, the operational environment, component pretreatment, possible external contamination, etc. For this reason, universally valid statements about the function of our products are not possible. Our products must not be used in aircraft/spacecraft or parts thereof. This does not apply if the products can be removed again before the components are fitted in an aircraft/spacecraft. The information given here represents general, non-binding guidelines. No warranty expressed or implied is given concerning the properties of the product or its suitability for any given application. We therefore recommend that you consult a FUCHS Group application engineer to discuss application conditions and the performance criteria of the products before the products are used. It is the responsibility of the user to test the functional suitability of the products and to use them with the corresponding care. Our products are subject to continuous further development. We therefore retain the right to change our product range, the products, and their manufacturing processes as well as all details on this side at any time and without warning, provided that no customer-specific agreements exist that require otherwise.

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Phone
(708) 333-8900
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(708) 333-8900
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