What is Molybdenum Lubricant and how does it work?
Molybdenum is an organic mineral used for improving the lubricity in mechanical parts. As an anti-wear finish, the mineral draws itself onto metal surfaces. It isn’t soluble in oils, so this additive may not be effective. Also, it needs to be lubricated with a good lubricant so that it doesn’t block filters or passages.
In almost all parts of heavy duty vehicles, moly grease is utilized. The grease is used to protect internal gearing and prevent binding by manufacturers such as U-joints or automatic slackadjusting devices. Although it may not affect performance, moly grease can be used to adjust slack.
Molybdenum grease is a type or lubricant having low friction and high pressure absorption. It has excellent anti-stick and corrosion properties. It is used in the press-fit manufacture of all machine elements. Moly oil prevents the formation of gear pitting. This grease is an ideal lubricant of machine parts. It can be used for lubricating roller bearings or threaded shafts.
Molybdenum-disulfide also makes a great lubricant. It’s a mixture of molybdenum as well as sulfur atoms. Because of its sulfur-atoms, it can be bound to metal surfaces. The compound prevents metal surfaces from being contacted by asperities. MoS2, another common MOLYBDENUM lubricant, is made up of particles with sizes from one to 100 um. Sliding friction properties for MoS2 range from 0.1 to 1 s.
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