Performance Lubricants

For Automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
Product Information
Krytox™ Lubricants Can Help Solve Your Customer’s
Toughest Complaints.
Inside an automobile’s interior, there are a variety of places
with tight tolerances between materials that are susceptible
to noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) issues. Thesematerials include metal on plastic, leather on leather, weather
stripping, and many others. Movement between thesesurfaces often results in a series of noises typically described
as squeak, itch, or judder. Krytox™ lubricants can permanently
eliminate these noises with just a small amount of lubricant
at the interface.
Because these lubricants are intended to be a one-time
application, it is important to choose a solution that willremain in place over the normal useful life of the vehicle. And
because the application occurs on the production line, it isimportant that this lubricant is easy to apply. Krytox™ oils andgreases are the answer.
Krytox™ lubricants stand up to harsh environments andlarge temperature fluctuations to lubricate parts prone tonoise and wear. When used on moving parts or at interfaces
between unlike materials, Krytox™ lubricants can minimize theshock and stress that cause squeaks, rattles, and damage.
And, when used on weather stripping, Krytox™ lubricantsprevent cracking, shrinking, and swelling to help reduce noise,
drafts, and water leakage.
Krytox™ oils and greases are compatible with a wide variety
of materials, and they have the ideal frictional and long life
characteristics to solve noise, vibration, and harshness
challenges.

Oils and Greases That Work in Demanding Real-Life
Applications
Reliable high-performance fluoropolymer lubricants fromChemours can prevent unwanted noises without relubrication. Krytox™ oils and greases are easy to apply and,with low volatility, low migration, and excellent contamination
resistance, are long-lasting in the most demanding
automotive applications.

Krytox™ High-Performance Lubricants Value• Long-lasting, cost-effective lubrication—Krytox™ lubricantsprevent unwanted noises without re-lubrication. And,Krytox™ stays put, so you can apply a small amount without
fear of migration.
• Material compatibility—Because Krytox™ lubricants arecompatible with metals, elastomers, leathers, and plastics,
they won’t damage the components, allowing them to last
as designed.
• Chemical compatibility and environmental safety—Krytox™
lubricants are chemically, biologically, and environmentallyinert, as well as silicone-free. And, they contain nohazardous volatile organic compounds.
• Lubricity—Krytox™ oils and greases provide excellent lubricity
because of its low coefficient of friction and low surface
energy; and because it doesn’t oxidize, it won’t turn sticky orchange color.

Application Guidance
The typical coverage for Krytox™ oils and greases whenproperly applied, is approximately 4 g/m2. Most applications
require less than 0.2 g. Each application must be consideredseparately in order to ensure the best solution is found. There
are two main components of any application method:
1. Controlled metering of the material from the container tothe applicator. This is best done automatically to ensure
accuracy and repeatability.
2. Transfer of the material from the applicator to thecomponent. This can be either a manual application, using
a brush or foam applicator, or automatically—either byspraying or wiping by robot or specially designed jig.

Application Examples
Automakers from around the world have a long history of using
Krytox™ oils and greases to help eliminate automotive squeaks
and rattles.
Here are just a few of the many pain points Krytox™ lubricants
have been proven to help silence:Performance Lubricants

Krytox™

Commonly Used Grades of Krytox™ Oils and Greases
Krytox™ GradeDescription

GPL 104, GPL 105, GPL 106, GBO14, AUT U14 Oil

Clear, water-white colorless oil of various viscosities

GPL 204, GPL 205 Grease

White grease with various base oil viscosities

GPL 214, GPL 215 Grease

Black grease with various base oil viscosities• Leather trim, seats, and console parts—Leather-onleather friction can create an irritating noise. Krytox™ gets
rid of the itch without staining the leather or becoming
sticky over time.
• Plastic door panel and metal frame—Because Krytox™
lubricants are compatible with metals, elastomers, andplastics, they effectively silence noise caused by theinteraction of various materials. And, Krytox™ lubricants
won’t oxidize or discolor plastic. Apply by hand or using anautomated dispensing system.
• Rubber gaskets and seals—A thin film of Krytox™ greaseor oil can lubricate sliding contact in convertible tops,sunroofs, trunk lids, and doors to prevent stick-slip and tokeep the rubber compound in good condition. Grease oroil can be applied by hand, or a jig can be used to guide theapplication.
• Window lift systems and weather stripping—Krytox™
lubricants can stop weather strip “bunching” and“gathering,” and help eliminate the wind noise produced
as window glass is raised. Awkward
configuration of these seals usuallymeans that automatic application
is difficult. An automatic dispenser
in conjunction with disposable foamapplicators is often used. The amount
can be controlled by ensuring a preset
quantity is dispensed directly from thesupply onto the applicator.

locally from many sources. Automatic dispensing systems
for adhesives, sealants, or lubricants can be used as thesupply system. Manufacturers such as GRACO, Hydrotech,
LCC-Dispensit, or a local distributor can provide controlled
application systems for precise dispensing.
Use of disposable foam tips or brushes can allow accurate
coverage of most shapes. Companies such as Designetics orothers can provide help in this area.
Choose Krytox™ high-performance lubricants for long-lasting
lubrication that helps improve vehicle performance andcustomer satisfaction.
Whatever your engineering challenge—longer part life, noise
elimination, reduced failures—performance lubricants from
Chemours can help. At Chemours, we put our science to work
to produce lubricants that can stand up to today’s toughest
engineering design demands. It’s reliability you can count on,
from a name you trust.

Application Systems
There are several manufacturers ofequipment that can be used for theseapplications. The systems can bepurchased from one source or fabricated
The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own
discretion and risk. The handling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present
no health or safety hazards. Because conditions of product use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any useof this information. As with any material, evaluation of any compound under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or arecommendation to infringe any patents.
NO PART OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR OTHERWISEWITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CHEMOURS.

For product information, industry applications, technical assistance, or global distributor contacts, visit krytox.com or within the U.S. and Canada, call 1-844-773-CHEM/2436 or
outside of the U.S., call 1-302-773-1000.
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