Dow Corning Introduces 42 New Food-Grade Industrial Lubricating Fluids in Europe

Molykote® Brand Synthetic Fluids and Ultra-Pure Mineral Oils Can Last Up To Ten Times Longer Than Conventional Lubricants; Is Part of Lubrication Management Program

25-Jun-2002

WIESBADEN, MI (June 25, 2002) - Dow Corning has expanded its line of industrial lubricants for customers in Europe by adding 42 new food-grade synthetic fluids and ultra high-purity mineral oils that can last up to ten times longer than conventional products.

Marketed as "Molykote® brand High-Performance Industrial Fluids," the new fluids are particularly suited for plant operations in the food and beverage industry due to their resistance to emulsification with water, which causes viscosity degradation that contributes to mechanical wear and premature loss of machine usefulness. Molykote fluids are available in a wide range of viscosities, and are formulated for use in hydraulic, compressor and vacuum pumps; gearboxes, chains; and a wide variety of machines and components. The Molykote fluids conform to requirements under H-1 or H-2 designations of the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) and many are kosher approved.

Lubrication Solutions for Virtually Every Plant Lubrication Need

These new fluids are part of the "Molykote® Lubrication Management Program" from Dow Corning, which is designed to help customers reduce overall maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and simplify the purchasing process. The Program offers products and services to meet virtually every plant lubrication need.

In addition to the new fluids, the Molykote® brand product line includes the company's traditional offering of specialty greases, compounds, pastes, anti-friction coatings, and dispersions. To meet the dramatic temperature variations from freezers to ovens, the product line includes lubricants with operating temperature capabilities ranging from -226°C to 1400°C (-375°F to 2550°F).

The Program features an Integrated Oil Analysis Service, lubrication management software, and local technical support. In addition to their use in the food and beverage industries, Molykote fluids and lubricants are typically used in chemical/petrochemical processing, automotive manufacturing, power generation, and the pulp and paper industries as well as a wide variety of maintenance and repair operations in general business and industrial facilities. The Program was introduced in North America last year and is being extended to customers in Europe, South America, Mexico and Asia.

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