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Miscellaneous products used on helicopters

312. Use of dry lubricating films

A. USE OF MOLYKOTE PRODUCTS
(1) General

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These products having high concentration of solid lubricants (molybdenum disulphide)

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are used to form thin and high strength films of dry lubricants.

(2) Products and characteristics

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(a) Spray 321r

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This varnish is used to form dry lubricant films in a few minutes. Its sliding
inorganic base is suitable for use from -180˚C to +650˚C.

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This product can be stored for 5 years.

(b) Molykote g - rapid plus spray

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The Molykote G Rapid Plus Spray has a particularly low friction coefficient and is
suitable for the assembly and running-in of metal components.
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Its operating temperature range is from - 35˚C to + 450˚C.
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It must be stored at a temperature equal to or below 20˚C.

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Its storage life in its unopened original packaging is 60 months.

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Characteristics:

- Low friction coefficient

- Capable of absorbing high pressures
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- Prevents seizure and scoring

- Eliminates slip-stick
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- Reduces the formation of contact corrosion

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- Facilitates disassembly
- Good covering power
- Good performance in the event of insufficient lubrication.
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(c) Molykote x106

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Varnish used for performance of thermosetting antifriction coating. Use

temperature range: from -70˚C to +250˚C
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Storage time: 3 years at ambient temperature in non corrosive environment.

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(3) Scope

These products are to be used only when required on the documentation and in the
following cases :

- To facilitate the installation and removal of plain or threaded assemblies.

- In some cases of force fit.
- On heavily loaded components, subjected to low speeds or to oscillating motions,
or in case of intermittent duty.

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- As basic lubricants on shafts and bearings of high precision mechanisms.

- For machining metals through stock removal or for cold forming (stamping).

(4) Procedure

(a) Cleaning of parts

- Degrease the parts as per W.C. 20-04-01-102.

- Ensure solvent has completely evaporated before applying MOLYKOTE

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product.

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(b) Application of molykote compound

- For SPRAY 321R, spray while holding the can at 15-20 cm from parts. Apply

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a thin film as evenly as possible.
After 10 mn of curing, a slight burnishing is recommended.
- For the Molykote G Rapid Plus Spray

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1. Clean the sliding or contact surfaces, then apply the spray
2. Avoid excess product

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3. Do not mix with greases or oils.

- Once treated, actuate the components without load for one or two minutes.

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Check for any lubricant film breakdown ; touch up if required.
- Renew the first application, while checking for film breakdown.
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NOTE
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The thickness of SPRAY 321R film should be 10

microns approximately.
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(c) Application of molykote x106

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Mix well before use. Spray molykote on the friction surfaces using a suitable spray
gun in a thin uniform coat at a distance of approximately 15 to 20 cm.
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Spray pressure: Ranging between 2.5 and 3.5 bar.

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Application is also possible through soaking or brushing. Allow to harden for 60

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min at 150 ˚C.

Thinner: L13. This dissolution may not exceed 5% in volume.

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