Information About
Molykote® MI-60
(USA) Grease
Type
Synthetic hydrocarbon oil/
lithium soap grease containing
specially formulated solid
lubricants
Physical Form
Light-consistency grease
Special Properties
Wide service temperature range;
compatible with many plastics;
high load-carrying capacity;
low coefficient of friction
Primary Uses
Long-term lubrication of mechanical
elements in machinery and
automotive applications
Useful Temperature Range
-50° to 150°C (-58° to 302°F)
DESCRIPTION
Molykote® MI-60 (USA) Grease is a
synthetic hydrocarbon oil/lithium
soap grease containing specially formulated
solid lubricants. It has good
compatibility with plastics such as
polyacetal, polyamide, PS foam, and
nylon. It also has a low coefficient of
friction and high load-carrying capacity,
as well as a wide service temperature
range of -50° to 150°C (-58° to
302°F).
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Molykote MI-60 (USA) Grease is
designed for long-term lubrication
of mechanical elements in machinery
and automotive applications such as
steering columns, ignition mechanisms,
and servo motors.
HOW TO USE
Apply to clean, dry substrates.
Molykote MI-60 (USA) Grease can be
applied using conventional grease
application methods, including
brush, grease gun, or automatic
dispensing.
SHIPPING LIMITATIONS
None.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Molykote MI-60 (USA) Grease has a
shelf life of 36 months from date of
manufacture.
PACKAGING
Molykote MI-60 (USA) Grease is
available in 16-kg (35.2-lb) pails and
180-kg (397-lb) drums.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Color ...................................................................................................................... Yellow
Penetration,
worked 60, mm/10 ................................................................................................ 300
NLGI .................................................................................................................... 1 to 2
Dropping Point, °C (°F) ................................................................................. 195 (383)
Bleed, 24 hours at 100°C (212°F), percent ............................................................... 3.5
Evaporation, 22 hours at 99°C (210°F), percent....................................................... 0.2
Low Temperature torque, gfcm,
starting torque, -40°C (-40°F) ............................................................................... 700
running torque, -40°C (-40°F) .............................................................................. 355
Four-Ball Wear Test (1 hour, 400 N), mm ............................................................. 0.45
Four-Ball E.P. Test, OK load, N .............................................................................. 4300
Specification Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification
for this product and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained
from any Dow Corning Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in
Midland, MI. Call (517) 496-6000. |
