Transcript MicroPoly Lubricants - Colt Industrial Sales

by PhyMet, Inc.
www.micropolylubricants.com
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PhyMet, Inc.
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Founded in 1986
USDA and FDA certification in 1989
Agriculture Canada certification in
1991
NSF certification for MPF-0696 – The
only solid lubricant to obtain NSF
certification
ISO9001:2000 certified
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Currently approved supplier for:
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AMI
Cooper
Danaher
Dodge
FAG
Kaydon
McGill
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NSK
RBC
Rexnord
SealMaster
SKF
Timken
Torrington
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MicroPoly Composition
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MicroPoly is a microporous polymer
lubricant. It is a mixture of:
– Plastics
– Oil
– Other additives
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MicroPoly is over 50% oil by weight.
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MicroPoly is a “Sponge.”
When friction or heat is applied, the
“sponge” weeps oil to the surface.
This provides constant, consistent
lubrication as the bearing rotates.
When the bearing is at rest, oil can be
reabsorbed by the MicroPoly.
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MicroPoly Applications
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Ball and roller bearings
Linear bearings
Ball screws
Roller chain lubrication
Bushings
Wheel flanges
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All Types of Bearings
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Ball bearing
inserts
Ball thrust
Cam followers
Cylindrical roller
Double row ball
Housed ball
Housed roller
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Needle roller
Roller thrust
Single row ball
Spherical roller
Split roller
Tapered roller
Trolley wheels
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Filled Bearings
MicroPoly-filling bearings does not alter the
dimensional tolerances of the bearing in any
way. As you can see below in the tapered
roller bearings, the MicroPoly simply fills the
spaces between the rollers and the cage.
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Cross Reference Guide
Food
Processing
H-1
H-2
Product
Code
Industrial
Applications
MPI-0800
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200°F
–10°F
MPI-0779
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225°F
–50°F
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MPI-2000
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350°F
–10°F
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MPI-2400
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350°F
–15°F
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MPI-S700
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250°F
–50°F
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MPF-0696
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210°F
–40°F
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Wash Down
Applications
Upper Temp. Lower Temp.
Limit
Limit
E. P.
Additive
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When should you use MicroPoly?
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When bearings are failing due to:
– solid contamination
– liquid contamination
– lack of lubrication
– over lubrication
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When conventional lubrication
contaminates the end product or causes
safety hazards.
When labor or down time costs are
substantial.
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Benefits of MicroPoly Lubrication
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Reduces costs associated with labor or
down time due to bearing failure
Reduces contamination
Provides a maintenance-free bearing
Extends bearing life
Improves housekeeping by eliminating the
dripping of grease and oil
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Benefits, cont.
• Reduces scrap rate of parts caused by
lubrication dripping onto parts
• Provides lubrication to difficult to reach
applications
• In most cases, automatic lubrication
systems can be eliminated
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MicroPoly vs. Conventional Lubrication
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Grease - about 35% oil suspended in a
thickener
MPL - over 50% oil
Grease - bearing is filled 1/3 to 1/2 full.
Overfilling can cause churning.
MPL - bearing is filled 100%. More oil
is available for lubrication. Due to
solid structure, there is no churning.
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Limitations
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Temperature Limitations – see Cross
Reference Guide
No direct contact with
– Acids
– Strong detergents
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Speed Limitations
All new applications should be reviewed
with PhyMet personnel.
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Speed Limitations
Max RPM = Ndm/(0.5*(Bore + OD)) in mm
Bearing Type
Ndm
Single row ball bearing, metal cage
Single row ball bearing, plastic cage
Double row ball bearing
Angular contact ball bearing
Self-aligning ball bearing
Cylindrical roller bearing
Spherical roller bearing
Tapered roller and roller thrust bearings
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40,000
150,000
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150,000
85,000
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Example
Single row ball bearing, metal cage:
Bearing number: 6210
Ndm Value: 300,000
Max RPM = 300,000 = 4,287 RPM
0.5*(50+90)
Single row ball bearing, plastic cage:
Bearing number: 6210
Ndm Value: 40,000
Max RPM = 40,000 = 571 RPM
0.5*(50+90)
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High Speed MicroPoly: MPI-S700
Single row ball bearings, metal cage
MPI-S700
MPI-0800
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Original Equipment Manufacturers
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
Steering columns in trucks
Tapered roller thrust bearing
Due to severe road conditions dirt,
water, and road salt contaminated
the bearings. Warranty
requirements were not being met.
Results:
Over 150,000 of these bearings have been
filled over 8 years, with no failures reported.
Warranty requirements are being met.
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Automotive Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Conditions:
Towmotors, front wheel spindles
Tapered roller bearings
Heavy load. Bearing life 3 - 12
months.
Results:
Bearing life extended to 3.5 years. The
automobile company saved $337,134.
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Power Generating Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
Coal pulverizer grinding wheel
Tapered roller bearings
Coal dust caused bearing seizure,
resulting in the dust igniting.
Bearing life 9 months.
Results:
Bearing life extended to 10 years. Fires
were eliminated. The company saves
$250,000 per year.
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Food Processing Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
Feather picker, chicken processing
Single row ball bearing
Washdown of the bearings with
water and detergents causes
premature bearing failure. Bearing
life 3-4 weeks.
Results:
So far bearings have lasted 9 weeks and are
still running. Estimated savings $170,000.
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Food Processing Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
Potato chip sizer
UC205-16 Ball insert bearing
Salt and other seasonings
contaminated the bearings. Bearing
life was 6-8 weeks. Downtime costs
are $25,000 per hour.
Results:
Bearing life has been extended to 18 months.
Estimated cost savings over a 6 year period:
$4,000,000.
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Metal Processing Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
SealMaster SFT 35E – 2 7/16” bore
Housed ball bearing, 2-bolt flange
Buried in sulfur-contaminated sand.
Bearing was contained with an end
cap. Temperature 110°F. Bearing
life 6 months.
Results:
Bearing life is now 12 months and the greasing
schedule has been reduced. End cap was
eliminated.
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Earth Moving Industry
Application:
Bearing Type:
Problem:
Trenching Equipment
Guide wheels and idler wheels,
22308 spherical roller bearing (axle
bearing), FYRP 2 ½” roller bearing
Trenchers run in dusty, dirty, muddy
conditions. Dirt and mud are pulled
up into the bearings.
Results:
Life of the idler wheels and axle bearings was
extended from one month to one year. Life of the
FYRP bearing was extended from 2 months to
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2 years.
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