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O-ring lubricant

Dow Corning 55 O-ring lubricant is a soft grease (NLGI #2) that has a worked penetration of 290 at 60 strokes (ASTM D 217) and a dropping point of approximately 220°C (428°F) (ASTM D 566). The lubricant has a service temperature range of about -65° to +177°C (-85° to +351°F). The silicone-based grease lubricates and seals between rubber O-rings and metal components used in pneumatic valves and other devices.

AEI May 2000
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