Electrical Contacts Insulation

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	Color Color

	Amber		Clear
	Gray		White

	Electrical Properties Electrical Properties

Electrical Insulating

Conductive

	NLGI Viscosity Grade NLGI Viscosity Grade

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 500° F

500° to 999° F

	Lubricant Type Lubricant Type

Grease

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Container Size Container Size

	Additive Additive

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Melting Temperature Melting Temperature

285° F

Nonmelting

Not Rated

	Thickener Thickener

Lithium

Silica

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Thickness Thickness

0.004"

0.01"

	Material Material

Indium

Indium Alloy

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-99° to 0° F

	Trade Name Trade Name

LB 8423 Dielectric Grease

Molykote 4 Electrical
Insulating Compound

Molykote 5 Compound

	Thermal Conductivity Thermal Conductivity

34 W/m-K @ 185° F

86 W/m-K @ 185° F

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

	Electrical Resistivity Electrical Resistivity

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About Grease

About Lubricants

Lubricate, clean, deoxidize, and prevent corrosion on electrical contacts to improve their performance.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.

Grease with quartz has quartz particles to assist oxide breakup. Grease with copper has copper particles to assist oxidize breakup and resist abrasion on surfaces that require conductivity. Grease with aluminum is for use on aluminum parts that won’t come in contact with each other. Grease with graphite has graphite particles to absorb and dissipate heat. Grease with only deoxidizer provides the best lubrication and is for use on clean surfaces.

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range. Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.

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			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, fl. oz.	Net Weight, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color		Each
Lithium Thickener
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer	__	0.1	One-Time-Use Pack	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Aluminum	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Copper	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Graphite	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Quartz	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	0000000	00000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, fl. oz.	Net Weight, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Lithium Thickener
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer	__	0.1	One-Time-Use Pack	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Aluminum	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Copper	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Graphite	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer, Quartz	8	__	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	12	0000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Grease

Also known as dielectric grease, use insulating grease to lubricate and protect electrical systems. It resists water and corrosion. This grease can be used on most rubber and plastic.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter. NLGI 3 is about the consistency of vegetable shortening.

Dielectric strength measures the maximum voltage a grease can withstand without losing its insulating properties. The higher the dielectric strength, the better its quality as an insulator.

Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature. Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.

Molykote 5 Compound is for use on insulators, bushings, and high-current switches.

Each

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size, fl. oz.	Net Weight, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color		Each
DuPont Molykote 5 Compound—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	5.3	__	Tube	-65° to 450°	Not Rated	545	Gray	0000000	000000
Loctite® LB 8423 Dielectric Grease—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	0.3	__	Tube	-65° to 400°	Not Rated	500	Clear	0000000	0000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	5.3	__	Tube	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
1	Synthetic	14	__	Grease Gun Cartridge	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
1	Synthetic	16	__	Jar	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	__	0.17	One-Time-Use Pack	-40° to 400°	Not Rated	830	White	0000000	0000
2	Synthetic	5.3	__	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	14	__	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	0000000	00000

Package

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size, fl. oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 5 Compound—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	5.3	Tube	-65° to 450°	Not Rated	545	Gray	12	00000000	0000000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	5.3	Tube	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	12	00000000	000000
1	Synthetic	16	Jar	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	16	00000000	000000
2	Synthetic	5.3	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	12	00000000	000000

Food Industry Electrical-Insulating Grease

Use this grease in areas where there is the possibility of contact with food. Also known as dielectric grease, it lubricates and protects electrical systems. It resists water and corrosion. This grease can be used on most rubber and plastic.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter. Dielectric strength measures the maximum voltage a grease can withstand without losing its insulating properties. The higher the dielectric strength, the better its quality as an insulator.

Grease that is NSF Registered H1 and grease that meets FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 are rated for incidental contact with food. Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 51 and FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300 are rated for direct contact with food. Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 61 is certified for use with components that come into contact with drinking water.

Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature. Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.

DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound also acts as a moisture barrier.

Each

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, fl. oz.	Net Weight, lbs.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Specifications Met		Each
DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound—Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	__	__	8	Pail	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	0000000	0000000
1	Synthetic	__	5.3	__	Tube	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	0000000	00000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	Silicone	1	__	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	0000000	0000
1	Synthetic	Silicone	4	__	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	0000000	00000
Nonmelting Grease without Thickener
2	Synthetic	Silicone	3	__	Tube	-40° to 500°	400	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H1	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	Silicone	14.1	__	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 500°	400	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H1	0000000	00000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, fl. oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound—Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	__	5.3	Tube	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	12	00000000	0000000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	Silicone	4	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	12	00000000	000000
Nonmelting Grease without Thickener
2	Synthetic	Silicone	3	Tube	-40° to 500°	400	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H1	12	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Silicone	14.1	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 500°	400	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H1	12	0000000	000000

Heat-Transfer Foil

Made of indium, this foil is more thermally conductive than thermal interface materials (TIMs) made of plastic. By efficiently pulling heat away from components that produce heat, such as CPUs, this foil lets you use smaller forced cooling systems to extend battery life. It’s also softer and more ductile than paste and putty, covering surfaces better to minimize airflow gaps and increase heat flow. Unlike paste and grease, this foil won’t leach out from between surfaces over time, nor will it dry out and lose effectiveness. It’s clean, easy to install and reposition, and requires no surface preparation. Foil is corrosion resistant and doesn’t need special storage.

Foil with 48% tin has greater tensile and shear strength than foil without tin, but is less thermally conductive.

							Each		Package
Thickness	Tensile Strength, psi	Shear Strength, lbs./sq. in.	Maximum Temperature, °F	Thermal Conductivity @ Temperature	Electrical Resistivity	For Use Outdoors		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2" × 2"
Indium
0.004"	270	890	255°	86 W/m-K @ 185° F	7.2×10⁶ ohms-cm	No	0000000	000000	20	0000000	0000000
0.01"	270	890	255°	86 W/m-K @ 185° F	7.2×10⁶ ohms-cm	No	0000000	00000	20	0000000	000000
Indium Alloy (48% Tin)
0.004"	1,730	1,620	190°	34 W/m-K @ 185° F	1.5×10⁵ohms-cm	No	0000000	00000	20	0000000	000000
0.01"	1,730	1,620	190°	34 W/m-K @ 185° F	1.5×10⁵ohms-cm	No	0000000	00000	20	0000000	000000

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