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MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound

MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound is an NLGI Grade 3, silicone-based compound with high dielectric strength and water resistivity for electrical lubrication applications.

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Product Overview

MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound is a unique, silicone-based, greaselike paste engineered for long-term protection of high-current electrical switches and insulators.  This compound contains inert amorphous silica filler combined with dimethyl and phenylmethyl silicone fluids. This combination gives this specialty lubricant oxidation and moisture resistance, making it virtually inert and nonvolatile.

MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound exhibits nonconductive and water-resistance performance, allowing for extended service life compared to conventional compound technologies. MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound helps reduce the frequency of arcing or flashovers in insulators and bushings and is compatible with a broad range of rubbers, metals, and plastics.

Applications

MOLYKOTE® 5 Compound is a versatile electrical protective coating that can be used for a variety of equipment types and applications, including the following:

High-current insulators and bushings
High-voltage equipment and systems
Static and dynamic O-ring seals
Insulator threads and bolts
Jacketed control cables
Contacts and band-tightening fasteners and screws
Plastic, metal, and rubber surfaces
 

Features & Benefits

Virtually inert and nonvolatile performance
Robust thermal operating range (−65°F to 450°F)
Excellent oxidative and moisture resistance
Easy to apply without stringing
Reduced arcing or electrical flashover
Nonconductive
Excellent water resistance

Problems Solved

High voltage safety concerns with arcing or flashover
Insufficient electrical compound lifespan
Difficult-to-apply or stringy compounds
 

Product Specifications

Product type: Compound
NLGI Grade: 3
Thickener: Silica
Low temperature: −54°C (−65°F)
High temperature: 232°C (450°F)
Color: Translucent, light gray
Dielectric strength (50 mil gap): 545 V/mil
Arc resistance (ASTM D495): 101 seconds

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