Official DuPont/MOLYKOTE application
food-processing equipment
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MOLYKOTE® 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant
MOLYKOTE® 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant is a lubricant dispersion. The official Product record identifies this grade for food-processing equipment, machine-tool spindles, lubrication of plastic components. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -40°C to 43°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Primary function
What is this product used for?
MOLYKOTE® 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant is a lubricant dispersion. The official Product record identifies this grade for food-processing equipment, machine-tool spindles, lubrication of plastic components. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -40°C to 43°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
machine-tool spindles
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Lubrication of plastic components
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Lubrication of rubber and elastomers
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Slide rails, guides and ways
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Selection and operating conditions
Contacting material pair
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Operating temperature
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TDS, SDS and practical testing
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Verified source data
Key technical data
Technical characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Silicone |
| Lower temperature limit (°C) | -40 |
| Upper temperature limit (°C) | 43 |
| Color | Clear |
This information is summarized from manufacturer technical and safety documentation for initial evaluation and does not replace confirmation under actual application conditions.
Product group and brand
Lubricant Dispersions
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MOLYKOTE is a DuPont brand of technical lubrication materials.
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Technical Lubrication Solutions
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