Anti-friction CoatingsLubricant for dry lubrication
Anti-friction coatings are dry-to-the-touch lubricant solutions that are similar to industrial coatings in their formulation. They are used wherever lubricating greases or oils cannot be used, especially where there is no or only very slow sliding movement. Anti-friction coatings are the ideal solution when relubrication is impossible, extreme temperature fluctuations occur, dirt plays a role or high loads have to be carried with little contact.
The Berucoat AF, Berucoat AK, and Berucoat FX product series impress with a number of benefits, outstanding quality characteristics, and offer individual applications for all areas of industry, especially for bulk goods and mass-produced parts, manufactured from various metallic materials, plastics, elastomers, and leather materials.
Friction-reducing and extremely tough – Berucoat AF
Invisible and noise absorbing – Berucoat AK
Flexible and abrasion-resistant – Berucoat FX
BECHEM anti-friction coatings can be used in a range of applications. For instance, as anti-friction coating films in automated production and assembly or as support for the running-in of highly stressed machine elements. They are also suitable for use as an assembly aid or as maintenance-free lifetime lubrication. The multitude of possible applications often require customized solutions that we develop together with you in order to minimize wear as well as maintenance and service costs. BECHEM is a strong production partner, offering both expertise and product innovations.
Typical applications of anti-friction coatings:
- Motor pistons
- Compressor pistons
- Pumps
- Cam shafts
- Gear boxes
- Locking systems/locking cylinders
- Springs
- Telescopic cranes
- Spindles (small gear boxes, textile industry)
- Slide rails
- Plain bearings
- Leather, fabric
- Plastics (e.g., PP, PA, POM, etc.)
- Artificial leather (e.g., TPO, PVC, etc.)
- Seals (e.g., EPDM, NBR, FKM, etc.)
- O-rings
- Reduction of friction and wear
- Constant coefficients of friction with very low spread
- Use under the most extreme conditions, e.g., temperature, vacuum, and dust
- The temperature resistance ranges from -180 °C to +450 °C depending on the type
- In many cases, lifetime lubrication without oil and grease
- Supports oil or grease lubrication to improve the running-in of machine elements and dry-running properties
- Suitable for all materials, such as metals, plastics, wood, leather and elastomers
- Excellent corrosion protection
- REACH-compliant products
- Long storage periods without no influence on aging
- Mineral oil- and chemical-resistant coatings possible
- Clean application – no contamination of friction points and the environment
- Reduction of fretting corrosion
- Thin layers possible (5 – 30 µm)
- Average yield 15 m2/kg
- No hydrogen embrittlement
- Improved assembly options for machine elements
- Minimizes the maintenance expense
- Application methods: Spraying, dipping, tumbling, brushing or dip centrifuging on thoroughly degreased surfaces.
The formula for the best results: Lubricant selection x pre-treatment x application method
