An Overview of Dry Moly Lubricant
Properties of Dry Moly Lubricant | miro.medium.com
Molybdenum disulphide is also known as Molybdenum disulphide and has its use as an additive in the lubrication of greases. It even works as a dry lubricant. A dry lubricant will reduce the friction between a couple of sliding surfaces where there is no need for an oil medium. Dry lubricants tend to have a natural attraction to metal and hence adhere to metal surfaces. One of the properties of dry moly lubricant is that the molecules are known to formulate a layer of protection that will enhance the lubrication of metallic surfaces.
The Work of Moly
When it is used on its own, molybdenum is split into the surfaces of metal parts to enhance lubrication and protect the parts on their own. When it is used in lubricants and greases, moly will be attracted to the metal surface, along with the anti-wear surface coating. The moment it is used in lubricants, the efficacy of Moly would be limited if the additive remains suspended. The properties of dry moly lubricant would be compatible with grease and oil. Due to a lack of compatibility, there is a possibility that the compounds may drop out, as the filters and oil passages are plugged.
Moly does have its own set of unique properties that distinguish it from solid additives and solid lubricants. It includes the following:
• In the presence of most solvents, a degree of stability
• The structure is film-forming.
• The low co-efficiency of fiction is on the lower side.
• a strong inclination towards metallic surfaces.
The properties of dry moly lubricant
The concentrations of moly greases are in the range of 1% to 20%. Even the moly greases are known to contain 3% to 5% moly. They are part of operations where high-pressure metal surfaces would be sliding against each other. It goes on to include roll bearings that are known to possess heavy loads along with shock loading. The use of moly grease can prevent problems like skidding, where the bearing roller fails to rotate the full 360 degrees. Due to their lubricating properties in vacuums, they are part of the aerospace industry.