Molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder is used in making bemol lubricants. Bemol lubricants are designed for extreme environmental conditions and are very effective in prolonging the life of machinery and reducing the cost of maintenance. They also provide a high resistance to galling and seizing. Molybdenum disulfide lubricants come in aerosol spray form, as grease, as a suspension or as a dry film.

In order for molybdenum disulfide lubricant paste, oil and powder products to be designed to optimize their performance under extreme conditions, chemical engineers and mechanics benefit from specialized training in designing and properly selecting and applying the products. In addition, OSHA requires material safety data to be provided for people using chemicals in the workplace. If you need to seek molybdenum disulfide lubricants education and training, use the following as a guide.

1. Obtain or provide employees training in the design and development of dry moly lubricant products.

2. Develop marketing and sales skills in helping customers to see that their problem solution is to buy molybdenum disulfide.

3. Provide employees the training materials required by OSHA, i.e. material safety data sheets.

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Learn how to design and develop dry moly lubricant products

There is a list of design requirements that a dry film lubricant must meet in order to meet MIL-PRF-46010 specifications and be an effective and durable product in practice. They must meet load carrying requirements, have acceptable endurance life, resist fluids and meet adhesion property specs. Chemical designers as well as mechanics need to be properly trained so products will meet real life requirements and the proper lubricant will be selected for a given application.

I recommend: PennEngineering has an online technical help and learning center. At this site, they provide a chemical design requirements overview for a complete list of industrial products including molybdenum disulfide dry film lubricant. Machinery Lubrication provides an online practical guide to solid film lubricants, giving the reader an understanding of how moly dry film lubricant is used in high pressure, high temperature and high contaminant level situations and a knowledge of the molecular structure of moly. Machine Design gives the reader a quick education on how Molybdenum-disulfide lubricants help stop galling of stainless tube fittings that are subjected to hostile environments.

Seek training to bolster your sale force's skills in selling moly lubricants

To bolster the sales volume of molybdenum disulfide oil, dry lubricant molybdenum disulfide and other related products, send your sales force for training that will equip it with superior skills in applying your products to solve customers' problems as well as more effective negotiating skills.

I recommend: Schaeffer Manufacturing provides an intensive one-week sales training course for lubrication industry sales reps. MROToday's online magazine called Progressive Distributor features an article that provides professional tips on effective selling of aerosol lubricants such as molybdenum lubricant.

Provide material safety data sheets on safe and proper use of moly lubricant products

Employers are required by federal law to provide information on the safe use of chemical products employees may be exposed to on the job. Suppliers are required to provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) employers can give to their employees to read before using chemicals.

I recommend: T. S. Moly Lubricants provides an MSDS for each of its products. Reading the MSDS for each moly lubricant product to be handled should be required in-service for machinists or whoever will be handling the product(s). Some of the products are non-hazardous, while others contain hazardous ingredients. Jet-Lube also provides an MSDS for each of its products, including molybdenum disulfide lubricant oil, molybdenum disulfide grease and many other moly products.

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• •  Film thickness and particle size should be commensurate with how rough surfaces are being lubricated. Large particles can cause excessive wear due to abrasion caused by adulterants in the moly lubricant, while small particulates may result in faster oxidation.

Molybdenum disulfide lubricants, or moly lubricants, are use in areas of high pressure, friction and temperature. Moly lubricant is most commonly used in transportation engines and machinery. However, it is also used in industrial equipment, for protection against heat. Molybdenum lubricant is available online in small, medium and large quantities depending on your company's needs. Choosing a molybdenum lubricant for your company will keep your engines running.

Dry moly lubricants withstand pressure and are perfect for areas that cannot get wet. Molybdenum grease and oils are good when bordering lubricants are also used. Molybdenum lubricant paste and powder do not melt under high pressure or temperature helping keep machinery clean. Once you choose a type of moly lubricant, find out exactly how much lubricant you require.

1. Keep components dry and lubricated with dry molybdenum lubricant.

2. Lubricate high pressure areas with molybdenum disulfide lubricant oil or grease.

3. Reduce the mess with molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder and paste.

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Locate dry molybdenum lubricant and coating

Dry lubricants made of molybdenum disulfide are non-flammable and can withstand high pressure and temperatures. These dry lubricants are designed to stand up to pressures up to 500,000 pounds per square inch. This makes them a great choice for industrial machines and engines that require a dry lubricant.

I recommend: Purchase dry lubricant molybdenum disulfide at the Schaeffer Manufacturing Company website. Get at sample or call to order a moly dry film lubricant from McLube. Send your products to be coated at BryCoat with dry molybdenum lubricant.

Buy molybdenum disulfide lubricant oil or grease

Molybdenum disulfide lubricant oil or grease is designed to be used with various sliding velocities. This lubricant is commonly used where boundary lubricants exist. Companies can buy molybdenum disulfide oil and grease online in small or large quantities.

I recommend: CHEMSOL ships molybdenum disulfide grease in quantities up to 250 gallons. MIL-SPEC Oils, Greases, Lubes has moly lubricant available online in packages from 1 quart to 55 gallons. Read information and purchase moly lubricant oils and greases at RAMCO Specialty Products.

Find molybdenum disulfide lubricant powder and paste

Molybdenum disulfide powder and pastes are used in various industries as a lubricant that does not melt in high temperatures. Molybdenum disulfide lubricants in powder and paste forms give companies the lubrication they need with less mess.

I recommend: Browse through the powder and paste products available online at Sentry Solutions. Buy marine quality molybdenum disulfide lubricant paste from Gizmo's Industrial. Buy Mr. MOLY lubricants direct from the manufacturer at the Mr. MOLY website.

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• •  Wear safety gloves to protect your skin when using a molybdenum lubricant.