Dow Molykote 3402C: What is the Friction Factor (K)?

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The discussion centers on the search for the friction factor (K) for Dow's Molykote 3402C anti-friction coating. Participants note difficulty in finding this specific information in Dow's literature, including the product datasheet. One user mentions that the first search result leads to a PDF from Ellsworth, but it does not provide the K factor or a definitive coefficient of friction (mu). They have reached out to Dow for clarification but are also seeking insights from the forum. The conversation highlights the challenge of obtaining precise technical specifications for this product.
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OK guys/gals, question of the century: What is the friction factor (K) for Dow's Molykote 3402C anti-friction coating?

thanks for any insight...
 
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rqjoe said:
OK guys/gals, question of the century: What is the friction factor (K) for Dow's Molykote 3402C anti-friction coating?

thanks for any insight...
The first hit on the Google search list seems to give those numbers...
 
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I cannot find it...
 
Google search on Molykote 3402C

First hit on the list is for ellesworth.com

Click into that, scroll down and open the PDF datasheet document for the product from Dow... :smile:
 
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Well, I hate being an idiot but I have been there and those brochures and things shown do not list a "K" factor that I can find. I did not even find a definitive mu (coeff of friction) in any of Dow's literature. I have asked Dow and am waiting to hear from them but thought I'd ask here also...

thanks
 
Is this the kind of thing you are looking for? Or were you looking for something different?

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https://www.ellsworth.com/globalass...g-brochure-molykote-lubrication-solutions.pdf

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