2007-04-19 14:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by PANDA 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Lubrication where you want electrical conductivity, like the brushes of an electric motor or generator.
2007-04-19 15:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look these up: Kroil oil -- a lubricant and rust freeing agent. Silicon Food service arisol spray belt line lubricant. Turbine oil. Penitrating oil. Mistery Oil. Lythium White lube Grease. Marfax number 38 bearing lube. Good luck
2016-05-19 02:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes used in the aerospace industry to increase lubricity on fasteners that will be used in an interference fit. Is often used in conjunction with a cetyl alcohol coating.
In other words, it reduces friction.
2007-04-20 20:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by pickapop85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there ;
most people use graphite for locks , does not stick over time like others /
we also use it in grease in older steam railroad engines for drive wheels , in high temperature paint , smokebox /
graphite is a form of carbon /
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2007-04-19 15:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by h r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphite is also used in high temperature bearing applications as well as for very cold applications.
2007-04-19 15:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lubricant for locks.
2007-04-19 14:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also used as one of the faces of mechanical shaft seals of pumps and compressors. Also in "stuffing boxes" of pumps and seals of valve stems where the packing chord or rope is impregnated with grapite.
2007-04-19 15:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Bomba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only used it for a cub scouts derby car. Lube the wheels on the axle
2007-04-19 15:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by johnbucktcu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A motor oil was used for that. I forgot the name. Graphex? Something like that.
2007-04-19 15:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by Derek B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋