Fight corrosion and beat component seizure with our easy-to-follow guide to anti-seize compounds and grease.
What Is Anti-Seize?
Protecting your components from corrosion and damage is vital, and using the right products can help to extend component life and reduce downtime. One type of product that is commonly relied upon is anti-seize compounds, which are designed to prevent galling, seizing, pitting and seizing.
Anti-seize lubricants are carefully developed to reduce friction between different metal components and can perform under higher temperatures and more pressure than most other lubricants. Available in a range of forms, including sprays and anti-seize paste, these compounds aid in disassembly and can help to extend machinery life - particularly when working with dissimilar metals.
These products can be applied to flanges, bolts, fasteners and other clamped interfaces. Knowing how to apply anti-seize and how to choose the right product is essential, as there are many types on the market that vary depending on the system and material it is based on.
Our easy guide lets you navigate the world of anti-seize effortlessly, along with the unique features and benefits of each type, which includes:
One of the biggest benefits anti-seize compounds has to offer is the unparalleled lubrication and corrosion protection, that prevents threaded metal components from seizing. They also reduce friction, which in turn reduces the risk of loosening as well as general wear. These products also stop the galling of fasteners during assembly and prevent damage caused by water and chemicals.
Another great positive anti-seize has to offer is the ease it brings to dismantling equipment, making the entire process more straightforward and reducing the risk of damage. Another big benefit that's often overlooked is that anti-seize can reduce torque.
Fasteners have a torque rating based on their target clamping force, and the lubricating properties of an anti-seize spray or grease decrease the amount of torque needed to get the force you're aiming for.
“One Question We Are Often Asked Here At TYGRIS Is "Are There Different Types Of Anti-Seize?".”
In short, the answer is yes, and the properties of an aluminium anti-seize and a nickel-based product are very different.
For example, marine environments such as dockside and oil rig applications require an anti-seize grease with high water resistance and the ability to handle adverse weather. An aluminium-based anti-seize compound prevents rust and helps to stop seizures.
If you need extra versatility, then a copper-based anti-seize is an excellent choice, as copper grease can withstand high temperatures and is resistant to acid and water. You may even be working in a clean room environment that demands an NSF-registered anti-seize.
Copper Anti-Seize
R234
One of our several copper compound options, this advanced spray offers unbeatable metal protection, and guards against seizure and corrosion. Resistant to water and acids, this compound spray can be used on almost all metals - including stainless steel.
Benefits
Effective up to 1100°C
Prevents seizure of threaded parts
Will not burn or wash off
Aluminium Anti-Seize
R233
This high-temperature lubricant and anti-seize spray is suitable for a wide range of applications in the automotive, marine and industrial industries. This aerosol helps to eliminate seizure in components exposed to heat and can be used in assembling and future disassembly.
Benefits
Effective up to 800°C
Prevents corrosion
Can be used on chains and locks
PROTEAN Penetrating Oil
F412
PROTEAN Penetrating Oil is an NSF: H1 Registered lubricant developed for the release of seized components, and is suitable for use within Food & Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical and other clean room environments. F412 has penetrating and anti-corrosion properties which actively penetrates seized components leaving a residual lubricating and protective film on the released part, facilitating re-assembly and helping prevent further corrosion.
Benefits
Powerful penetration through rust, scale and grime
Leaves a corrosion resistant coating
Temperature range -20°C to +250°C; 360° valve for inverted use
Assembly Grease
TF80
Another food-safe and non-toxic grease, this anti-seize compound helps to prevent corrosion on threaded fasteners and lubricates working gears and sliding surfaces. This grease works from assembly to prevent early wear and damage during start-up.
Benefits
Prolongs component life
Provides protection against scuffing during assembly
Protects against scuffing during assembly
What Is Anti-Seize? Your Guide To Fighting Corrosion
Posted by Emily Garrioch | BSPOQ on 16th Oct 2024
