And for the Rest of You Guys…
Non-Metallic Coatings: Southwest Impreglon’s coatings for non-metallic surfaces such as rubber, plastic, glass, ceramic and even wood, help prevent binding, seizing, sticking, tearing and chemical attack. Southwest Impreglon’s dry film lubricant coatings are clean, dependable, and versatile.
Non-Metallic Engineering Guide
| IMPREGLON PROCESS |
Lubricating Pigment |
Resin | Recommended Substrates |
Hardness | Static Coefficient of Friction |
Service Temperature continous ºC/ºF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | Fluorocarbon | Acrylic Thermoset | R, P | 2 | 0.08-0.10 | 149/300 |
| 379 | Fluorocarbon | Phenolic Thermoset | M, R, G | 1 | 0.05-0.07 | 149/300 |
| 380 | Fluorocarbon | Lacquer Thermoplastic | M, P, W | 2 | 0.06-0.09 | 82/180 |
| 381 | Fluorocarbon | Phenolic Thermoset | M, R, G | 1 | 0.05-0.07 | 149/300 |
| 382 | Fluorocarbon | Polyurethane | M, R, P, W | 2 | 0.06-0.08 | 121/250 |
| IMPREGLON PROCESS |
Service Temperature intermittent ºC/ºF |
Wear Life | Resistance to Abrasion |
Resistance (Common) Chemicals |
Resistance to Salt Spray (ASTM D 117-64) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 177/350 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 379 | 163/325 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 380 | 115/240 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 381 | 163/325 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 382 | 149/300 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| IMPREGLON PROCESS |
Resistance to Humidity 98% RH@120ºF |
Resistance to Solvents Chlorinated |
Resistance to Solvents Aromatic |
Resistance to Solvents Alcohols |
Resistance to Solvents Esters |
Color When Cured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Milky |
| 379 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Light Green |
| 380 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | Milky |
| 381 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Green |
| 382 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | Milky |
KEY: 1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Fair 4 = Poor 5 = Not Recommended
*Comparisons are relative within Impreglon technology
This chart should not be considered as a complete list. The information presented is based upon field tests and understandings of Southwest Impreglon, Inc. Specific results cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended that test parts be coated and evaluated in actual service conditions prior to specification.