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Lubricants
Molykote® P-37 Paste

FEATURES & BENEFITS Extremely pure, solid lubricant paste for bolted joints. It contains no
• Compatible with high temperatures lead, nickel, sulphur, chlorine or fluorine.
(1400°C)
• Excellent load-carrying capacity APPLICATIONS
and seize protection • Suitable for screws, nuts and bolts that are subjected to extremely high
• Sulphur content of less than 250 Temperatures and which are made of heat-resistant or extremely heat resistant
ppm, with a total halogen content steels, e.g. those made from nickel-based alloys.
(including chlorine) of less than • Used successfully for the bolted joints of gas and steam turbines in power
200 ppm stations.
• Low seepage, so it can be used in
places wherein cleanliness is TYPICAL PROPERTIES
required Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
• Allows screws to be removed specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your Global
easily even after extended periods Dow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this product.
of use at high temperatures
• Does not include components that Test1 Property Unit Result
become brittle at high temperatures
Appearance Gray black
SPECIFICATIONS ISO 2137 Unworked penetration mm/10 280 to 310
• Fulfills technical requirements of ISO 2811 Density at 20°C g/cm3 1.21
Siemens TLV 9600 02/01
Service temperature2 °C -30 to 1400
• Fulfills technical requirements of
General Electric TIL 1117-3RI Total halogen content ppm 200 (max)
• Fulfills technical requirements of Sulphur content ppm 250 (max)
EDF-PMUC
• Fulfills technical requirements of DIN 51 350 T.4 Four ball weld load (1450 rpm N 5,500
Pratt & Whitney PWA-36246 1 minute)
DIN 51 350 T.5 Four ball wear scar (1450 rpm, 800N, mm 1.50
COMPOSITION 1 hour)
• Mineral oil Coefficient of friction in bolted connection, M12 x 1.75, 8.8, blackened:
• Special solid lubricants
μ thread / µ head 0.11 / 0.11
Breakaway torque, M-12 bolts 21CrMoNiV57 1.7709, nuts and washers 21CrMo5
1.7258, 600°C for 21 hours:
Tightening Torque Nm 49.4
Breakaway Torque Nm 120.9
Breakaway torque, Nimonic NiCr20TiAl bolts, nuts and washers 2.4952, 850°C
for 4 weeks:
Tightening Torque Nm 49.4
Breakaway Torque Nm 102.4
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ISO: International Standardisation Organisation
DIN: Deutsche Industrie Norm
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Temperature resistance of solid lubricant
HOW TO USE HEALTH AND DOW CORNING DISCLAIMS
Clean and degrease the location of ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY
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a wire brush to remove any sludge or To support customers in their product
rust on the screws. Carefully apply safety needs, Dow Corning has an
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When stored between 0°C and 35°C in specifications in effect at the time of
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product has a usable life of 60 months
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