Lubricants

Damping greases are specialty lubricants. They reduce wear and seal out dust and moisture like tradional greases, but their primary function is to control motion and noise in mechanical and electromechanical devices. For example, the "velvet feel," silent operation, and the fact that lenses doesn't coast are all the work of damping greases on the focusing threads of binoculars, zoom lenses, and other optical instruments. The Fluorocarbon Gel 868 damping grease series is a new family of PTFE-thickened damping greases developed by Nye for high-shear, metal-on-metal components that have to operate smoothly and quietly for extended periods. This kit comes in a sturdy plastic carrying and storage case and includes five basic grades of Nye Fluorocarbon Gel 868 Damping Greases, ranging from a light viscosity Fluorocarbon Gel 868VL to a heavy viscosity Fluorocarbon Gel 868VH, each packaged in a 10cc plastic syringe. Also included are an ergonomically designed plunger and five twist-on stainless steel tips, along with product literature, technical data sheets and MSDS. The kit is an excellent tool for testing and trying various grades without having to purchase them individually. This kit sells for $89.95 (If you were to purchase each syringe separately, you would pay over $200.)

Electric switch mechanisms

Appliance controls 

Cams

Microscopes

Slide tuners

Potentiometer shafts

Detents

Telescopes and binoculars

Surveying instruments

Latches

Riflescopes

Laboratory instrument controls

Television tuners

Cameras

Gearmotors and gear trains

Laser controls

Automotive switchers

Zoom lenses

Optical bench mechanisms

Precision machine tool controls

Slide switches

HVAC controls

Mechanical sensor damping

Actuators

Ratchets

Product	"Feel" (Texture, color)	Service Temp. Range	Penetration (worked 60x)	Oil Separation (24hrs @ 100øC)	Evaporation (24hrs @ 100øC)
Fluorocarbon Gel 868VL	Ultra Light (Smooth, Off White)	-45øC to 125øC	289	<0.17%	0.3%
Fluorocarbon Gel 868L	Very Light (Smooth, Off White)	-40øC to 125øC	295	<1.03%	0.2%
Fluorocarbon Gel 868	Light (Smooth, Off White)	-40øC to 125øC	277	<0.0%	0.2%
Fluorocarbon Gel 868H	Medium (Smooth, Off White)	-30øC to 125øC	265	<0.0%	0.2%
Fluorocarbon Gel 868VH	Heavy (Smooth, Off White)	-20øC to 125øC	242 (unworked)	<0.0%	0.2%