Reference14.4 contains guidelines for space materials selection. It deals with lubricants in general and lists lubricants that are suitable for space applications.
Table 14-1 provides a list of recommended lubricants.
| Trade Name | Chemical Composition | Type of Product | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOMBLIN Y VAC 3 | Perflouropolyether | Grease lubricant | Montedison, Milan, Italy |
| BRAYCO MICRONIC 815Z | Perflourinated poly- ether | Oil | Bray Oil company, California, USA |
| MoS2 Molycote Z, Moly- Paul ITC, Lubri-Bond… | Molybdenum disulphide | Lubricant | Several (Dow Corning Belgium, K.T. Paul Products U.K., Electrofilem Inc. USA. etc.) |
| BRAYCOTE 3L-38RP | Perflourinated poly- ether | Grease lubricant | Bray Oil company, California, USA |
| DICRONITE | Modified Tungsten Disulphide (WS2 ) | Lubricant | Rotary Components Inc. California USA |
| APIEZON L | Hydrocarbon | Grease lubricant | Shell Chemie Den Haag – NL |
| KINEL 5518 | Polymide / PTEE | Thermosetting, self lubricating resin | Rhone – Poulene –Paris -F |
| FOMBLIN Z 25 | Perflouralkylether | Oil | Montedison, Milan, Italy |
| P.T.F.E (Teflon, Halon, Fluon, Hostafluon…) | Polytetrafluorethylene | Thermoplastic | Several (Du Pont US, Hoechst D, Montecatini I, etc.) |
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