3. To Pulp Mill
Pulp Mill Operations
Valves
Pumps
Agitators
Bearings
To Paper Mill
Dry-End Operations
• Oven Dryer Fan Bearings
• Cutting Applications
• Release
• Gear Boxes
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4. Agitators
Motors
See “Motors” section.
Mechanical Seals
• For general purpose lubrication – Dow Corning ® 111 Valve
Lubricant & Sealant
• For lubricating seals exposed to harsh chemicals and
solvents – Dow Corning ® 3452 Chemical Resistant Valve
Lubricant – effective over a wide temperature range
Bearings
Temperature Speed,
Application Product Recommendation Range1, °F (°C) Dn Value2 Features/Benefits
®
General purpose; Dow Corning BR2-Plus Multi- -20 to 265 250,000 Heavy duty extreme pressure lubricant;
agitator motor Purpose E.P. Grease (-28 to 129) contains MoS2; good water washout
bearings; sleeve, resistance
ball and roller
bearings
Rolling element Molykote ® G-4700 Extreme -40 to 350 350,000 Synthetic; handles extreme loads and
and plain Pressure Synthetic Grease (-40 to 176) applications involving vibration and/or
bearings; synthetic shock loading
Bearings operat- Dow Corning ® BG 20 High -50 to 360 550,000 Handles high speed, high load, high
ing at high Performance Synthetic Grease (-45 to 182) temperature combinations
speeds; high-
shock load
bearing in
debarking and
chipping
equipment
Oven dryer fan Dow Corning ® 44 High -40 to 400 300,000 Resists oxidation, moisture, corrosive
bearings; lime kiln Temperature Bearing Grease (-40 to 204) atmospheres
bearings
Oven dryer fan Dow Corning ® 41 Extreme 0 to 550 75,000 Heat stable; resists oxidation, moisture,
bearings operating High Temperature Bearing (-17 to 287) corrosive atmospheres
at higher tempera- Grease
tures; lime kiln
bearings
Agitator motor Dow Corning ® 3451 Chemical -40 to 450 200,000 Resists deterioration caused by exposure
bearings; pulping Resistant Bearing Grease (-40 to 232) to alkaline solutions and water washout;
process bearings; high loads; high speeds
bearings used in
bleaching areas
Sealed-for-life Dow Corning ® 3452 Chemical -20 to 450 75,000 Resists deterioration; high loads; low
bearings Resistant Valve Lubricant (-28 to 232) speeds
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Estimated service temperatures based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other
factors including the specific application environment.
2
Dn value = shaft size of bearing in mm x rpm; based on estimate.
Belts
• To prolong belt life and eliminate squeal – Dow Corning ®
111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant
• To reduce wood chip or paper dust build-up –
Dow Corning ® 316 Silicone Release Spray
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5. Chains Corrosion Protection
• Dry film lubrication – for dusty areas where wheels and • Dow Corning ® Metal Protective Coating can be applied by
sprockets cause excessive wear – Dow Corning ® 321 Dry brush, spray or dip to protect exposed metal parts from
Film Lubricant corrosion, extending equipment life, reducing start-up
• Lubricating oil – for high-temperature applications where preparation, part clean-up and maintenance time
failed lubricants leave residue – Dow Corning ® C-40 High
Temperature Chain Lubricant Cutting Applications
• Dow Corning ® 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant extends
Conveyors blade life, sharpening and replacement intervals on
• For sticking or stopped rollers, excessive power consump- cutters, slitters, flying and static knives, reducing wear,
tion or water washout problems – Dow Corning ® BR2-Plus stick-slip and build-up; will not stain
Multi-Purpose E.P. Grease
Flanges
• For water washout resistance and high load-handling
capability on Jack ladders and chain conveyors • For general purpose sealing – Dow Corning ® 732
®
- Dow Corning BR2-Plus Multi-Purpose E.P. Grease – Multi-Purpose Sealant
for extreme loads at moderate to high speeds • For chemical exposure – Dow Corning ® 730 Solvent
®
- Dow Corning 1122 Chain and Open Gear Lube – Resistant Sealant
for high loads and low speeds
• For dust and pulp build-up on guide rails –
Dow Corning ® 316 Silicone Release Spray
• For chip conveyors and other dusty environments –
Dow Corning ® 321 Dry Film Lubricant
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Rolls of paper that have been produced using Dow Corning® brand
lubricants are being inspected and readied for shipment.
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6. Gear Boxes
Temperature
Application Product Recommendation Range1, °F (°C) Features/Benefits
®
Gear box seals Dow Corning 55 O-Ring -85 to 350 Reduces leakage by slightly swelling seals
Lubricant (-64 to 176)
Oil-lubricated gear Dow Corning ® M Gear Oil 0 to 250 Reduces friction and wear; extends equipment life;
boxes/speed Additive (-17 to 121) helps reduce power consumption, noise and
reducers temperature generation
Overhaul, rebuild/ Dow Corning ® G-n Metal 0 to 750 Reduces start-up friction and wear; aids in press fit
open gears Assembly Paste/Spray (-17 to 398) and assembly; good pre-coating for gears
assembly/run-in
Open gears Dow Corning ® 1122 Chain 32 to 320 Thick, tacky consistency sticks to gear teeth;
operation and Open Gear Lube (0 to 159) provides extreme-pressure lubrication
Dry lubrication for Dow Corning ® 321 Dry Film -290 to 840 Doesn’t collect dust; supplies metal-to-metal
open gearing Lubricant (-178 to 448) extreme-pressure lubrication
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Estimated service temperatures based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other
factors including the specific application environment.
Dow Corning ® M Gear Oil Additive
saves company $56,700 per year
A pulp and paper mill producing 600 tons of paper a day
reported that by using Dow Corning ® M Gear Oil Additive
in their paper machine gear reducers, they were able to
reduce power consumption by about 15 percent, which
translated to an annual cost savings of $56,700.
When added to premium-grade mineral oil, M Gear Oil
Additive reduces metal-to-metal friction, which not only
reduces energy consumption, but also prolongs gear life.
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Motors
Shafts
• To protect motor shafts and metal parts from corrosion –
Dow Corning ® Metal Protective Coating
Motor Windings
• For extra protection against moisture and dust –
Dow Corning ® 1890 Protective Coating
Motor Bearing Grease Recommendations
See “Bearings” section.
Threaded Connections
See “Threaded Connections” section.
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7. Pumps
Seal Dressings
• Where swelling is needed – Dow Corning ® 55 O-Ring
Lubricant
• Other – Dow Corning ® 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant
Vacuum Pumps
• Seal gaskets with low-volatility Dow Corning ® High-Vacuum
Grease
Release
• Dow Corning ® 316 Silicone Release Spray
- A general-purpose release coating that reduces clean-
up by reducing wood chip or paper dust build-up
- Can be used on embossing rolls to speed production
Threaded Connections
Disassembly
• Pene-Lube™ penetrates rusted, difficult-to-disassemble
connections, displacing water, aiding non-destructive
disassembly
• Moly Pene-Lube ™ – general-purpose lubricant; contains
MoS2 for improved disassembly and load handling
Pre-Assembly
• General purpose – Dow Corning ® 1000 High Temperature
Anti-Seize Paste – reduces friction, aids assembly, seals
and aids in non-destructive disassembly
• Stainless steel and other alloys – Molykote ® P 37 Ultrapure
High Temperature Paste – non-metal antiseize
• Lead screws
- For grease lubrication – Dow Corning ® BR2-Plus
Multi Purpose E.P. Grease Dow Corning® brand sealants can resist many harsh chemicals
- To avoid dust build-up on manual screws – used in the paper making process.
Dow Corning ® 321 Dry Film Lubricant
Valves
Temperature
Application Product Recommendation Range1, °F (°C) Features/Benefits
Bleaching process Dow Corning ® 3452 Chemical -20 to 450 Resists chemical attack and chlorine bleach-out;
valves Resistant Valve Lubricant (-28 to 232) heavy load ability; water-resistant; NLGI 3
Water and non- Dow Corning ® 111 Valve -40 to 400 Thick, tacky, grease-like; excellent plastic and
aggressive chemical Lubricant & Sealant (-40 to 204) rubber lubricant
valves; plug, ball,
gate, butterfly and
automated valves
O-rings where slight Dow Corning ® 55 O-Ring -85 to 350 Resists water washout; non-melting; protects and
swelling is required Lubricant (-64 to 176) lubricates valves
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Estimated service temperatures based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other
factors including the specific application environment.
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8. Dow Corning Select-A-FAX sm
Dow Corning ® 316 Silicone
Release Spray ................................................. 1072965
Free product data sheets for the products described
in this brochure are available by fax 24 hours a day, Dow Corning ® 321 Dry Film Lubricant ............. 1080965
7 days a week through Dow Corning Select-A-FAX. Dow Corning ® 557 Silicone Dry Film
1. If you are a Dow Corning customer, call 1-800-44- Lubricant ........................................................ 1080865
FAX-DC (1-800-443-2932) on a touch-tone phone; Dow Corning ® 730 Solvent Resistant
if you are a Dow Corning distributor, call 1-800- Sealant ............................................................ 1080765
932-9489. Dow Corning ® 732 Multi-Purpose Sealant ......... 1062665
2. Follow the simple, voice-prompted instructions; be Dow Corning ® 1000 High Temperature
prepared to provide the literature number(s) for Anti-Seize Paste .............................................. 2558665
the data sheets you would like (see list below).
Dow Corning ® 1122 Chain and
Product Literature # Open Gear Lube ........................................... 2478765
Dow Corning ® Sealant Selector Guide .............. 2599565 Dow Corning ® 1890 Protective Coating ........... 1082365
Dow Corning ® BG 20 High Performance Dow Corning ® 3451 Chemical Resistant
Synthetic Grease ............................................ 2537965 Bearing Grease .............................................. 1081365
Dow Corning ® BR2-Plus Multi-Purpose Dow Corning ® 3452 Chemical Resistant
E.P. Grease ..................................................... 7142065 Valve Lubricant ............................................. 1081365
Molykote ® P 37 Ultrapure Molykote ® G-4700 Extreme
High Temperature Paste ............................... 1071665 Pressure Synthetic Grease ............................. 1086465
Dow Corning ® C-40 High Temperature Dow Corning ® G-n Metal
Chain Lubricant ............................................ 7135365 Assembly Paste/Spray .................................... 7148565
Dow Corning ® 41 Extreme High Dow Corning ® High-Vacuum Grease ................. 2291165
Temperature Bearing Grease ........................ 1081465
Dow Corning ® M Gear Oil Additive ................... 7134965
Dow Corning ® 44 High Temperature
Bearing Grease ............................................... 1081465 Dow Corning ® Metal Protective Coating ........... 7131065
Dow Corning ® 55 O-Ring Lubricant .................. 1077365 Moly Pene-Lube ™ ................................ Call Dow Corning
Dow Corning ® 111 Valve Pene-Lube ™ .......................................................... 7104665
Lubricant & Sealant ....................................... 7144865
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P.O. Box 994
Midland, Michigan 48686-0994
Phone: (517) 496-4000
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typical characteristics and/or uses of the product or products, but it is your responsibility to
thoroughly test the product in your specific application to determine its performance, efficacy
and safety. Suggestions of uses should not be taken as inducements to infringe any particular
patent.
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Moly Pene-Lube are trademarks of Dow Corning Corporation.
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