Description: MICROLUBROL® OMNIFLON™ XDL™ PTFE Dry Lubricant Powder Dry Powder Lube Grade 2 to 3 microns (micrometers, µm) Average Particle Size (APS) Superior Performance for Dry Lubrication 8 ounces (8 oz., 227 grams by weight) MICROLUBROL® OMNIFLON™ XDL™ PTFE Dry Lubricant Powder. OMNIFLON™ XDL™ is specifically formulated for dry lubrication applications. 100% virgin PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). 2-3 microns average particle size (APS). Pure, free-flowing soft powder, bright white color. in a CONVENIENT and DURABLE Double Wall Polypropylene Plastic Jar w/ Lined Cap for Secure and Moisture-Protected Closing. INCLUDES FREE SOFT BRISTLE APPLICATOR BRUSH. Size DOES matter! MicroLubrol® OMNIFLON™ XDL™ has a 2 to 3 micron average particle size (APS) with a significant percentage of particles at the sub-micron level. A smaller particle size range means more effective dry lubrication action. The presence of a significant number of sub-micron particles assures more complete and uniform coating of even the smallest imperfection areas in the lubricated surface to insure maximum coverage and lubricity. Image #1 shows an unlubricated polished stainless surface. Image #2 shows how what appears to be a smooth polished stainless steel surface, when viewed under magnification, is actually rough and full of imperfections. In image #3 you can appreciate how effectively and how smoothly MicroLubrol OMNIFLON™ XDL™ coats a stainless steel surface just by simply brushing the powder lightly on the surface. There is a smaller average particle size grade (0.2 micron, 200 nanometers) which we also sell, our OMNIFLON™ XLA™ Lubricant Additive grade, which adds extreme pressure (EP) performance to greases and oils and provides improved functional performance to other materials such as paints, inks, plastics, etc., but we believe that the particle size of the OMNIFLON™ XDL™ grade offers the best performance for dry lubrication applications on virtually all hard and soft surfaces. Don't take your lumps! Due to the very nature of the polytetrafluoroethylene polymer material and the manufacturing process, very small particles of PTFE tend to agglomerate resulting in lumpy and sometimes even hard-packed powder material being sold by many suppliers. This does not necessarily reduce its performance, but can make applying the material difficult and messy and make it not spread uniformly or stay on the surface as well, and may cause product waste and unevenness during application. Other PTFE powders are processed, handled, packaged and sold for general industrial use which means they might be packed tightly and be lumpy and not easy to separate. MicroLubrol® OMNIFLON™ XDL™ consists of 100% virgin PTFE material and is specifically formulated for optimal performance as a dry lubricant powder. OMNIFLON™ XDL™ is a free-flowing light powder that offers superior ready-to-use dry lubrication performance. OMNIFLON™ XDL™ is "fluffier" and therefore looser and more free-flowing than PTFE material from other suppliers. The "fluffiness" of OMNIFLON™ XDL™ comes from the natural tendency of sub-micron sized PTFE particles to cling to each other and form agglomerates of many very small particles, as seen in image #4, which spread out easily when brushed or spread (image #5 is included with a micro-scale to serve as a magnification size guide). Not all PTFE powders are created equal! PTFE or polytetrafluoroethylene, as its name implies, has a polymeric, or chainlike, molecular structure. As with most polymers, the length of the PTFE molecular chain has a significant influence in determining the characteristics of the finished polymer product. In general, the longer and more ordered the polymer molecular chain, the greater the molecular weight, the crystallinity and the hardness of the PTFE material, and the shorter the polymer molecular chain the lower the molecular weight and lower the hardness. A lot of the PTFE that is used in industrial applications to manufacture equipment parts is high density PTFE material that is more crystalline and therefore harder, which makes it easier to machine and grind to the desired shape. For lubrication performance, however, it is best to use lower density PTFE which provides softer, more lubricious particles. Some PTFE powders sold by others originate from recycled PTFE which is less epensive than 100% virgin material. Recycled PTFE can look identical to virgin PTFE to the naked eye, but at the molecular level, it can be very different. When PTFE is recycled, the molecular density of the product is not controlled like it is when the PTFE originates from factory fresh virgin material. MicroLubrol® OMNIFLON™ XDL™ contains only 100% pure virgin PTFE with the correct low molecular weight for superior dry lubrication performance. It does NOT contain recycled, lower purity mixed density PTFE. FEATURES: - Ultra low static Coefficient of Friction of 0.05 to 0.08 is lower than Molybdenum Disulfide ("Moly") powder (approx. 0.15) and lower than graphite powder (approx. 0.16). - Free-flowing. - Bright white. - Completely inert. Will not react with the lubricated surface. - Esentially non-toxic (appropriate personal protection equipment is recommended when handling ALL micropowders of all materials). - Great flowability. Due to the small particle size, OMNIFLON™ XDL™ spreads extremely well on surfaces and coats more uniformly and clings on to surfaces more than other lubricant powders. - High purity. OMNIFLON™ XDL™ is 100% pure virgin PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, CAS-No.9002-84-0). - Reduces friction coefficient when added to material formulations. (NOTE: our OMNIFLON™ XLA™ grade, sold under a different listing, is specially formulated to provide superior performance as a lubricant additive for oils and greases). APPLICATIONS: - Precision machinery and precision apparatus slide guides - Sliding doors and windows - Lock hardware mechanisms - Piano knuckles and keybeds (HINT: OMNIFLON™ XDL™ can be mixed with 90% isopropyl alcohol, available at most pharmacies, to make a thin brush-on suspension that carries the PTFE powder deeper into the wood or felt for better and longer term lubrication!) - 3-D printer slide rails - Firearms and other armaments - Bolt and screw threads - Reciprocating motion machine parts - Door and piano hinges - R/C vehicle (helicopters, airplanes, boats, cars, etc.) main and pinion gears and shafts - Model train sliding parts and couplers - Musical instruments - Bicycle lubrication - Slide cables - Zippers - Gaskets - Pulleys - Rubber and plastic surfaces - Leather friction reducer - Auto locks - Underside of machine conveyor belts - Underside of treadmill belts (Do not apply to walking surfaces! May cause a slipping hazard on walking or running surfaces.) - Cabinet drawers - Fishing reels - Assembly lubricant - Machine mechanisms - Clock mechanisms - Pinewood derby car wheel lubrication (NOTE: Extremely fine graphite powder, like our MicroLubrol® Grapholube 5M, is used more often than PTFE micropowder for pinewood derby wheel lubrication, but we list the application because some racers prefer micro-PTFE to graphite.) ... AND MANY, MANY OTHERS. NOTES: - Because of its lower density and its softness, which are designed to provide excellent dry lubrication, Omniflon XDL is NOT intended and is not suitable for hot molding or thermal compression, extrusion, molding or sintering. - Omniflon XDL has NOT been tested or approved for use in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or human health applications. - PTFE powders are NOT to be mixed with metal shavings or powders. All PTFE powders can form dangerously reactive and even explosive mixtures with aluminum, magnesium and other metal powders. - PTFE polymers must NOT be heated above 572ºF (300ºC). All PTFE polymers from all suppliers have the potential to generate potentially hazardous fumes above that temperature. OMNIFLON™, XDL™ and XLA™ are trademarks of MicroLubrol LLC. MICROLUBROL is a manufacturer and supplier of ultra-high quality lubricants for specialty applications. We specialize in lubricants for scientific, precision, hobby and sports equipment which, due to modern technological advances, have reached unparallelled levels of sophistication in materials and component precision that we strive to match with the lubricant products we provide for them. We pride ourselves in using the highest quality and highest technology lubricant products to provide the highest level of performance for each and every application. The correct choice of lubricant for your equipment will insure that it is utilized to its highest possible level of efficiency and performance. We supply serious lubricants for serious applications. MICROLUBROL® is a trademark of MicroLubrol, LLC. BUYERS: Please be aware that changes to eBay rules and metrics make your STARS feedback ratings ultra-important to sellers. Our ability to conduct business on eBay and our profitability are strongly influenced by your ratings and we ask for your care and consideration when rating our performance. We thank you for your business and hope to again be of service to you in the future. TERMS & CONDITIONS By bidding and paying for this Item, the Bidder/Buyer agrees to the following TERMS & CONDITIONS: Buyer must determine own usability. Listing description is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of listing and Seller is not responsible for errors or omissions in the listing information. 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Price: 43.95 USD
Location: Clifton, New Jersey
End Time: 2023-11-14T02:47:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Model: Omniflon XDL
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
MPN: XDL-8
Brand: MicroLubrol
