Valves
Safe, inert lubrication for critical valves & connectors
Halocarbon fluorinated oils and greases are chemically inert, non-flammable, and thermally stable, so they will not ignite or react when they come into contact with oxygen, chlorine, strong acids/bases, or other aggressive media that routinely flow through industrial valves and fittings. These properties let maintenance teams extend service intervals, lower stem-torque requirements, and eliminate leakage in the world’s most hazardous process environments.
Key Performance Advantages
Reactive-gas compatibility—safe with O₂, Cl₂, HF, NOx, peroxides, and Lewis acids and other reactive gases
Non-flammable—no flash or fire point, even under 260 °C service temperatures
Broad temperature envelope—from cryogenic start-ups (-45 °C) to sustained high-heat operation (+204 °C) depending on grade
Ultra-low vapor pressure—minimizes out-gassing in high-vacuum or pure-gas duty
Excellent lubricity & anti-wear—reduces stem torque, prevents galling, and eases disassembly
Wide materials compatibility—safe on stainless steel, Monel®, Hastelloy®, PTFE, FKM, EPDM, and more
Valve lubrication products
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Low-temperature PCTFE grease
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Cryogenic valves, liquefied-gas transfer, emergency shut-off stems
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PFPE grease
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Universal stem/packing grease for wide-temperature or oxygen duty
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Ultra-low-viscosity PCTFE oil
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Micro-metering valves, fine instrumentation trim, bellows-sealed valves
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Low-viscosity PCTFE oil
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General-purpose plug & ball valves, actuator gearboxes
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Medium-viscosity PTFE oil
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Large stem drives, gear-operated knife-gate and butterfly valves
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Molybdenum-containing PCTFE grease
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Anti-galling thread sealant for unions, flanges, and quick-connects
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Where Halocarbon lubricants add value
Stem & packing interfaces
A thin, stable film on the stem and in the gland box lowers break-away torque, maintains stem alignment, and protects packing from chemical attack—critical for quarter-turn ball valves and rising-stem globe valves that cycle frequently.
Oxygen & chlorine service valves
PCTFE- and PFPE-based formulations remain non-reactive in high-purity or oxidiser duty, eliminating the fire risk associated with hydrocarbon greases and silicones.
Cryogenic & low-temperature valves
Lubricants that stay fluid at -45 °C ensure leak-tight seals during LNG, liquid oxygen, or liquid nitrogen transfer without embrittling soft seats.
Threaded connectors & quick-disconnects
Greases fortified with PTFE (and in the case of MT-3 I, molybdenum disulfide) fill micro-voids between male-and-female threads, preventing cold-welding and delivering a reusable, non-hardening seal.
