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actuators
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MOLYKOTE® G-5042 Silicone Automotive Service Grease
MOLYKOTE® G-5042 Silicone Automotive Service Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for actuators, opening and closing mechanisms, control cables. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -50°C to 170°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® G-5042 Silicone Automotive Service Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for actuators, opening and closing mechanisms, control cables. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -50°C to 170°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
opening and closing mechanisms
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control cables
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gears, gearboxes and pumps
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Lubrication of plastic components
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Before selection
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) | -50 |
| Upper temperature limit (°C) | 170 |
| Color | Purple |
| NLGI grade | 1 |
| Thickener | Lithium |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word according to the source documentation |
| Physical state | Grease |
| Odour | slight |
| Flash point | closed cup 100 °C ( 212 °F) |
| Relative density | 0.97 |
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
Technical Greases
Technical Greases organizes verified products and supporting technical records for selection in the relevant manufacturing context.
MOLYKOTE is a DuPont brand of technical lubrication materials.
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