Almasol
ALMASOL® ‘The Protective Edge’ reduces friction, heat & wear and resists chemical attack while withstanding high loads & temperatures to 1,038°C (1,900°F) It has been used on every manned US Space mission due to its incredible capabilities. (more info)
What is ALMASOL®?
- LE’s exclusive ‘wear reducing’ agent
- Highly refined (1-2 microns) solid, dry-film lubricant derived from Aluminium, Magnesium & Silicate
- ALMASOL® particles are so small that 8,000 would cover this full stop.
- Soft tan powder with huge load carrying characteristics, resists acid attack & retains these up to 1,038°C
What does ALMASOL® do?
How does ALMASOL® work?
- ALMASOL® particles attach to all metal surfaces in single, micro-scopic layers, thereby preventing destructive metal-to-metal contact
- ALMASOL® layer acts like a “protective glove” around all moving parts, providing almasol-to-almasol contact, resistance to acid, less friction, heat & wear
- ALMASOL® carries heavy loads of up to 400,000 psi providing complete protection against shock loads
- ALMASOL® will not build on itself or affect machine tolerances
How does ALMASOL® perform?
- Wear Reducing protection: In FZG Test LE607 Almasol® Gear Oil had 138 - 263% less wear than other commercial gear oils
- EP Lubrication: In case of load increase / speed decrease
- Reduces Friction & Energy: Provides smooth, low drag surface & reduces heat
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ALMASOL® |
MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE (MoS2) |
GRAPHITE |
FLUOROCARBON
(PTFE) |
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Maximum Service Temperature |
1038°C
1900°F |
343°C
650°F |
426°C
800°F |
260°C
500°F |
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LoadCarrying Capacity, psi |
400,000 |
400,000 |
80,000 |
5,000 |
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Lubrication Mechanism |
Slippage between particles |
Shearing of molecular bonds |
Slippage between particles |
Polymer alters orientation |
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Acid resistance |
Inert |
Some – cannot tolerate hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, fluorine, chlorine, pure oxygen |
Some |
Inert |
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Comments |
Has a natural affinity to metal as a result of surface attraction. Will not build on itself or affect machine tolerances. |
Oxidises in air above 343°C to form molybdenum trioxide which is abrasive. Tendency to build on itself & affect close tolerances. Cannot tolerate hydrochloric acid & nitric acid, which are often present in lubricant environments especially where heat, water & air are present |
Galvanic corrosion problems. Tendency to build on itself. |
No load-carrying capacity. Tendency to build on itself. |