TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

7042

GRAPHITE WB
GRAPHITE-BASED DRY LUBRICANT
NON-FLAMMABLE
WATER-BASED

DEFINITION

7042 is a micronised graphite dispersion formulated for use as pre-treatment for the drilling, forging and
lubrication of certain mechanisms.
Guarantees a dry film with a fixed aspect regardless of the variations in temperature, unlike traditional
grease and oil.
This water-based product is odourless, non-flammable and non-toxic.

ADVANTAGES

 Supplied ready for use in the form of a colloidal dispersion of pure graphite.
 Leaves a smooth and homogeneous film which adheres to surfaces.
 Causes no corrosion, prevents surface oxidation and the blue discolouration of billets.
 Withstands abrasion and lubricates threaded parts in linear or rotary motion.
 Facilitates assemblies and enables safe dismantling.
 The film dries relatively quickly.
 This lubricant does not attract the dust in the air.
 Does not stick, does not stain.

Helps with fluxing metal for complicated parts and lengthens the lifespan of matrices.

APPLICATION FIELDS

 Forging and hot die forging of any type of metal,

 Lubrication of moulds, matrices, billets, tools, etc.
 Tool storage protection,
 Avoids seizing and lubricates all surfaces and mechanisms when nuclear standards are required.
 Lubrication in dusty environments.

Manufacturing site and registered office -1- FT L334 / Index 1 – 29/06/2018

Parc Industriel de la Plaine de l'Ain
5, allée des Cèdres - 01150 Saint-Vulbas - France
Tel. +33 (0) 4 74 40 20 25 - Fax +33 (0) 4 74 40 20 26
www.orapi-maintenance.com
ORAPI® cannot know about every application for which the products are used nor
their conditions of use. ORAPI® cannot be held responsible for the suitability of the
products for a given use or a specific purpose. The information contained here can
on no account be a substitute for the preliminary tests which are essential and
must be carried out to check the suitability of the product to each specific case.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Aspect ......................................................... dispersion

Colour ........................................................ black
Nature of dry lubricant ................................ graphite
Density ....................................................... 1.09
Operating temperature ............................... -70°C to +900°C
Flash point ................................................. none
Viscosity ...................................................... 12.5 cPs @ 20°C
Size of the particles..................................... < 10 μm
pH ............................................................... 11.4
Graphite content ......................................... > 12.5% (Aerosol A136)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Shake the container well before use.

The parts must be clean and dry prior to application.
Evenly spread a thin layer of the product with a brush or pneumatic system.
Remove the excess with soft cloth.
For heavy-duty uses, apply two or three layers, allowing the surface to dry after each application.

PACKAGING

Aerosols 650/400 ml ref: 47042A4

Manufacturing site and registered office -2- FT L334 / Index 1 – 29/06/2018

Parc Industriel de la Plaine de l'Ain
5, allée des Cèdres - 01150 Saint-Vulbas - France
Tel. +33 (0) 4 74 40 20 25 - Fax +33 (0) 4 74 40 20 26
www.orapi-maintenance.com
ORAPI® cannot know about every application for which the products are used nor
their conditions of use. ORAPI® cannot be held responsible for the suitability of the
products for a given use or a specific purpose. The information contained here can
on no account be a substitute for the preliminary tests which are essential and
must be carried out to check the suitability of the product to each specific case.