Where should you not use silicone grease?

Where should you not use silicone grease?

Silicone grease is commonly used for lubricating and preserving many types of rubber parts, such as O-rings, without swelling or softening the rubber, but is contraindicated for silicone rubber due to these factors. It functions well as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant on non-metal-metal contact areas.

Is silicone grease good for rubber seals?

Silicone lubricant grease. Protective, waterproof, simple to use. As o rings are made from synthetic rubbers such as Neoprene, nitrile, and EPDM, you can use petroleum grease to perfectly lubricate the o ring. To avoid such problems, we’d recommend the use of silicone lubricant for seals and o rings.

What is the purpose of silicone grease?

Silicone greases provide parts lubrication and electrical insulation for applications that require resistance to demanding temperatures, pressures, and loads. These industrial lubricants have excellent fluidity at low temperatures and exhibit low volatility and good thermal stability at high temperatures.

Is silicone grease safe for electronics?

However we do not recommend using any silicone based lubricant for use on electrical connectors or contacts. The important issue for us is that silicone can polymerise into hard, brittle material that can cause electrical problems, as well as weld connectors together.

Is plumber’s grease the same as silicone grease?

Plumber’s grease is waterproof and comprises of silicone oil (polydimethylsiloxane) in combination with silicone grease. It’s a dielectric grease in nature, but is relatively thicker than regular grease. It’s commonly used by plumbers when installing O-rings and faucets.

Is Lithium Grease the same as silicone grease?

Because lithium grease is petroleum based, it’s not recommended for use around plastics and rubber where it’ll cause these to prematurely fail. Silicone grease, on the other hand, works better in low temperature, low stress applications around plastics and rubber.

Is silicone grease the same as silicone oil?

Silicone grease is silicone oil based thickened with a lithium soap. Silicone Paste is silicone oil based with inert fillers. This type of grease and paste are waterproof and offers great fluidity and performances over a wide temperature range.

Is silicone lubricant the same as silicone grease?

Silicone grease and paste are frequently meant the same thing. They are used for lubrication and because they wrap the area of application they protect the parts from rust and elements.

Does silicone lubricant dry out?

The final can in this trio is a silicone spray to use on rubber, metal, vinyl, and plastic. The silicone spray lubricates and protects against moisture and rust. Once applied, it dries quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky residue, though it still takes about 24 hours to properly cure.

Can I use lithium grease instead of silicone?

When high temperatures and water ingestion are not issues, white lithium and silicone greases can be used for the same thing: door hinges of cars, garages, etc. Both tend to collect dust and dirt, so be careful during application.