PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, February 8, 2024 — InfinX by Halocarbon, a leading innovator for over 70 years in the design and manufacture of specialty fluids and lubricants for industrial applications, is pleased to announce a range of products that have been meticulously designed for compatibility in chlorine-based environments, acknowledged by recent updates to the Chlorine Institute's Pamphlet #164. This pamphlet serves as a consensus document for reactivity and compatibility safety guidance for the chlor-alkali industry.
]]>The Chlorine Institute, established in 1924, recently updated their renowned Pamphlet #164 titled "Reactivity and Compatibility of Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide with Various Materials." The updated pamphlet acknowledges the portfolio of InfinX and Halocarbon lubricants, oils, greases, and thread sealants demonstrated to be compatible for use in chlorine-related applications.
Specifically in line with the safety guidance and recognized in Pamphlet #164, our InfinX MRO 2505 grease is a high-performing, chemically inert, and chlorine-safe product. InfinX MRO 2505 joins our flagship portfolio of chlorine-compatible oils, lubricants and greases, which is comprised of both PCTFE- and PFPE-based products designed to deliver superior safety and performance in demanding chlor-alkali environments across a wide temperature range. This range of chlorine-safe solutions also includes our new InfinX MRO KF205, which serves as an optimal direct equivalent to other leading PFPE technologies included in the Chlorine Institute’s Pamphlet #164.
Understanding the critical need for safety and reliability in potentially hazardous chlorine applications, InfinX is committed to ensuring our products meet or exceed industry standards. Our chemical formulations are engineered to possess physical and chemical properties that offer robust safety profiles, catering to the unique requirements of the chlorine industry.
Our dedication to innovation extends beyond our product offerings. InfinX is revolutionizing the way specialty fluids and lubricants are purchased, particularly in bulk quantities. Unlike competitors with lengthy and cumbersome purchasing procedures, InfinX prioritizes a seamless and efficient buying experience through our easy-to-navigate eCommerce platform. The InfinX line also offers and delivers more applicable packaging options for MRO professionals.
Whether you are a key operator, purchasing manager or maintenance specialist within the chlorine or chlor-alkali industry, InfinX invites you to explore our full line of chlorine-compatible lubricants and specialty fluids. With an enduring commitment to safety, performance, and ease of purchase, InfinX aims to be your go-to partner for all your industrial lubrication needs.
InfinX, a Halocarbon brand, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of specialty fluids and lubricants for a broad range of industrial applications. Established with a vision to set new benchmarks in performance, safety, and purchase ease, InfinX continues to deliver on its promise of innovation and value.
]]>Chlorine's widespread use in chemical and manufacturing industries is undisputed, yet its highly reactive nature poses significant challenges. Traditional organics in greases and oils can react explosively with chlorine, necessitating inert, non-reactive, high-performance lubricants for safe processing and application.
Chlorine, a highly reactive element, is crucial in several key industries, necessitating the use of specialized chlorine-compatible lubricants for safety and efficiency.
Overall, industries such as chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and chlorine processing rely heavily on chlorine-compatible lubricants like those from InfinX to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency in environments where chlorine's reactive nature poses significant challenges.
InfinX, under its new branding from Halocarbon, brings a range of products like InfinX MRO 2505 and InfinX MRO 2510, formerly Halocarbon 25-5S and 25-10M respectively. These products, including the new PFPE-based InfinX MRO KF205, are formulated to be nonflammable, chemically inert, and compatible with chlorine, enhancing safety and performance across various temperature ranges.
InfinX products shine in numerous chlorine-related applications:
InfinX MRO products also demonstrate compatibility with Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide, as noted in the Chlorine Institute's Pamphlet #164. Get in touch with the experts at InfinX to learn more.
InfinX not only excels in product innovation but also streamlines the purchasing experience. With an intuitive eCommerce platform, InfinX ensures a seamless, efficient buying experience, especially for bulk purchases.
InfinX products represent the pinnacle of innovation in chlorine-compatible lubricants. With an unwavering commitment to safety, performance, and ease of purchase, InfinX stands as an industry leader, setting new benchmarks and continuously evolving to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. Let’s create your next breakthrough.
]]>Calibration bath systems comprise various components working in tandem to provide a stable and controlled environment. At the heart of these systems is the temperature control unit, which utilizes a heater and a cooling system to maintain specific temperature setpoints. The bath tank, filled with a specialized heat transfer fluid, is where the calibration process occurs, with inserts and adapters ensuring good thermal contact between the sensor and the fluid.
The fluid medium plays a crucial role in this process, requiring high thermal stability and a broad operating range. Stability and uniformity are paramount, with high-end models offering exceptional performance to ensure accurate and reliable calibrations.
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is a specialized fluid designed to meet the rigorous demands of low-temperature thermometric sensor calibration. It operates seamlessly within a range from -100ºC to 70ºC, providing extraordinary fluidity even at extreme cold temperatures. This fluid ensures optimal efficiency due to its exceptional thermal heat transfer capabilities and chemical inertness, ensuring safety and equipment protection. It is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and has low toxicity, adhering to stringent regulations.
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 stands out due to its unique properties that ensure consistent and reliable performance. With a viscosity of 0.8 cSt @ 40C, it maintains fluidity, facilitating efficient heat transfer. The water-white color and crystal-clear composition are indicative of its purity, while the pour point and cloud point of -129C (-200F) attest to its exceptional low-temperature capabilities. A density of 1.73 g/cm3 @ 25C and a refractive index of 1.383 further demonstrate its unique physical properties, further ensuring it remains stable and effective under various conditions.
It is important to note that while InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 exhibits thermal stability up to the decomposition temperature of the carbon chain, caution should be exercised when operating above 300°F (150°C), with a maximum recommended safe operating temperature of 400°F (204°C).
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is highly recommended for Fluke Calibration bath systems such as the Fluke 7380, Fluke 7381, and Fluke 7081, as well as the Kaye CTR-80 system and other high end calibration systems. It is ideal for calibrating instruments in ultra-low temperature applications and processes, including freezers, refrigerators, cold rooms, ultra-low freezers, and freeze dryers.
Its formula, mirroring the renowned Halocarbon 0.8 Oil technology, ensures efficient bath performance and precise calibrations. The fluid’s hydrophobic nature repels water, preserving performance, while its UV stability adds to its durability and longevity.
Using InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 in calibration bath systems like Fluke and Kaye CTR-80 ensures unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Its unique properties, including exceptional fluidity at low temperatures, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, make it the ultimate choice for professionals seeking to enhance their calibration processes.
A variety of components in Fluke systems and Kaye systems must work effectively to enable reliable calibration:
Temperature Control Unit: The core of a calibration bath system is its temperature control unit. This unit includes a heater and a cooling system, usually a refrigeration system. The combination of these components allows the system to generate and maintain specific temperature setpoints with a high degree of accuracy.
Fluid Medium: The system uses a heat transfer fluid, often a specialized liquid with high thermal stability and a broad operating range. The temperature control unit heats or cools this fluid to achieve the desired calibration temperature. The fluid's properties, including its specific heat and thermal conductivity, play a crucial role in the accuracy of the calibration process.
Calibration Bath Tank: The calibration bath tank is where the calibration process takes place. It's a well-insulated chamber filled with the heat transfer fluid. The temperature control unit maintains the fluid's temperature at the desired setpoint, which can range from sub-zero temperatures to several hundred degrees Celsius, depending on the model.
Inserts and Adapters: The bath tank often includes inserts, wells, or adapters where temperature sensors or probes can be placed for calibration. These inserts are designed to accommodate various types and sizes of sensors. They ensure good thermal contact between the sensor being calibrated and the heat transfer fluid, allowing accurate temperature transfer.
Controller and Display: Fluke Calibration bath systems and Kaye CTR-80 baths for ultra-low temperatures come equipped with a user-friendly digital controller and display interface. This interface allows users to set the desired temperature, monitor the current temperature, and make adjustments if needed. Some models might also offer advanced features like multiple setpoints, ramping, and data logging.
Stability and Uniformity: One of the critical features of these calibration bath systems is their stability and uniformity. Stability refers to the system's ability to maintain a constant temperature over time, while uniformity refers to the consistency of temperature across different parts of the bath chamber. Higher-end models provide excellent stability and uniformity, ensuring accurate and reliable calibrations.
Calibration Process: The sensor is placed in the appropriate well or adapter to calibrate a temperature sensor. The system is set to the desired calibration temperature, and the sensor's readings are compared to the bath's temperature. Any discrepancies can be used to adjust the sensor's calibration or to validate its accuracy.
The Role of Calibration Bath Fluids
Both Fluke Calibration systems and Kaye CTR-80 systems are cutting-edge bath technologies that rely on specialized fluids to create impeccable temperature environments characterized by unrivaled stability, uniformity, and substantial working volumes. But what sets apart the calibration bath fluid that achieves optimal results?
A cornerstone of calibration systems, such as Fluke or Kaye, is the fluid they employ. Bath fluids play a pivotal role in upholding consistent mechanical, chemical, and physical properties, even in extreme temperatures. The purpose of calibration bath fluids is to establish a stable and uniform temperature setting within calibration baths, an essential requirement for secondary or comparison temperature calibrations.
Introducing InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8
Engineered by InfinX, a pioneer in advanced performance fluids and lubricants, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is specifically tailored to meet the demanding requirements of low-temperature thermometric sensor calibration, a common need in Fluke and Kaye CTR-80 systems.
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 boasts extraordinary fluidity even at the most extreme cold temperatures, functioning seamlessly across an impressive range from -100ºC to 70ºC. Its exceptional thermal heat transfer capabilities ensure optimal efficiency, while its chemical inertness guarantees unmatched safety. Its non-flammable and non-corrosive properties safeguard equipment and processes, rendering it an ideal choice for critical calibration tasks.
Moreover, its low toxicity ensures compliance with stringent regulations while providing peace of mind. The fluid's unparalleled stability ensures consistent and reliable performance, even after repeated temperature cycling. Its hydrophobic nature repels water, preserving superior performance, and its UV stability adds durability and longevity.
Why InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is the Ultimate Choice?
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 seamlessly complements a variety of low-temperature Fluke Calibration bath systems, including:
Additionally, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is highly recommended for optimal temperature stability in Kaye CTR-80 liquid bath systems for calibrating ultra-low temperature applications and processes. This includes:
With the same formula as the renowned Halocarbon 0.8 Oil technology, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 has a longstanding reputation as the recommended calibration fluid for advanced temperature calibration instruments. From industry-leading systems to specialized and custom instruments, 0.8 ensures efficient calibration fluid bath performance, enabling precise calibrations that consistently exceed expectations.
A testament to InfinX's unwavering commitment to excellence, 0.8 is a low molecular weight polymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Its crystal-clear, colorless composition is the result of meticulous formulation, merging exceptional low-temperature fluidity, thermal stability, and low compressibility to thrive in even the most demanding environments, making it the quintessential choice for leading calibration bath fluid systems.
Seamless Fluid Refill with InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8
Elevate your calibration processes with consistent results and unparalleled reliability by refilling your Kaye or Fluke system fluid with InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8. Whether you're in need of a fluid for sophisticated cryogenic applications or specialized uses, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 stands ready to meet your requirements. Consult our team of experts to explore how this bath fluid refill can enhance your calibration processes, ensuring optimal performance for years to come.
]]>These state-of-the-art bath technologies utilize specialized fluids to provide optimal temperature environments, boasting unsurpassed stability, uniformity, and a large working volume. With various models available, including compact, deep-well, hot, cold, resistor, and custom baths, Fluke offers a comprehensive solution for thermometer calibration and temperature sensor calibration. But which calibration bath fluid ensures the best results?
]]>These state-of-the-art bath technologies utilize specialized fluids to provide optimal temperature environments, boasting unsurpassed stability, uniformity, and a large working volume. With various models available, including compact, deep-well, hot, cold, resistor, and custom baths, Fluke offers a comprehensive solution for thermometer calibration and temperature sensor calibration. But which calibration bath fluid ensures the best results?
The Function of Calibration Bath Fluids
One essential aspect of Fluke Calibration systems is the fluid they use. Fluke bath fluid plays a crucial role in maintaining consistent mechanical, chemical, and physical properties in extreme temperatures. The objective of calibration bath fluids is to provide a stable and uniform temperature environment in calibration baths used for secondary or comparison temperature calibrations.
Calibration bath fluid serves several important functions, including:
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8
Designed by InfinX, a leader in cutting-edge performance fluids and lubricants, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is engineered to meet the demanding needs of low-temperature thermometric sensor calibration, conditions often found in Fluke systems.
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 boasts unrivaled fluidity even at the most frigid temperatures, operating smoothly within an impressive range from -100ºC to 70ºC. Its exceptional thermal heat transfer capabilities ensure optimal efficiency, while its chemically inert properties guarantee utmost safety. Being non-flammable and non-corrosive safeguards equipment and processes, making it an ideal choice for critical calibration tasks.
Furthermore, its low toxicity provides peace of mind and compliance with stringent regulations. The fluid's unmatched stability guarantees consistent and reliable performance, even after repeated temperature cycling. Its hydrophobic nature repels water, maintaining superior performance, and its UV stability adds to its durability and longevity.
Why InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is the Ideal Fluke System Fluid
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 proves to be a perfect match for a range of low-temperature Fluke Calibration bath systems, including:
The exact same oil as the renowned Halocarbon 0.8 Oil technology, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 has a long history as the recommended calibration fluid for many advanced temperature calibration instruments. From industry-leading systems to specialized and custom instruments, 0.8 ensures efficient Fluke Calibration fluid bath performance and precise calibrations that surpass all expectations.
As a testament to InfinX's unwavering commitment to excellence, 0.8 is a low molecular weight polymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Its crystal-clear, colorless composition is the result of meticulous formulation, combining exceptional low-temperature fluidity, thermal stability, and low compressibility to thrive in the most demanding environments, making it an optimal fluke bath fluid.
A Seamless Fluke Fluid Refill
Refill your Fluke system fluid with InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 for consistent results and unmatched reliability. Whether you require a fluid for sophisticated cryogenic applications or specialized uses, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 stands ready to meet your needs. Consult our team of experts to discover how this Fluke bath fluid refill can elevate your calibration processes and ensure optimal performance for years to come. ]]>Fluid Characteristics for Cryogenic Calibration Bath
Experience High Performance for Greater Precision
When it comes to calibration bath fluids, nothing compares to the extraordinary performance and reliability offered by InfinX. We have engineered our fluids to maintain a low viscosity profile across a broad range of cryogenic temperatures. Safety, stability, and low viscosity are just the beginning; our fluids maintain their mechanical and physical properties even after repeated temperature cycling, ensuring elevated, dependable performance.
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is Compatible with Industry-Leading Calibration Systems
The selection of a calibration bath fluid is a daunting task and requires a judicious review of fluid properties to ensure accurate and reproducible results. Fluids used in calibration baths, such as Fluke bath systems, must maintain consistent mechanical, chemical, and physical properties in extremely low temperatures. Accordingly, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is engineered to maintain an unusually very uniform viscosity across temperatures ranging from -100°C to +70°C, exhibiting excellent fluidity (consistent viscosity) even at ultra-low calibration bath temperatures, providing efficient calibration bath performance. InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is based on the same Halocarbon 0.8 Oil technology that is the recommended calibration fluid of choice for use in many advanced temperature calibration instruments. These include the industry-leading Fluke 7380, Fluke 7381, Fluke 7081 ultra-low temperature bath systems as well as more specialized and custom instruments.
Introducing InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. This high-performing fluid is optimal for drop-in replacement of Fluke calibration fluids, offering a safe, nonflammable, and chemically inert solution for cryogenic calibration bath processes. Its crystal-clear, colorless composition is the result of careful formulation, combining exceptional low-temperature fluidity, thermal stability, and low compressibility to thrive in the most demanding environments, commonly found in Fluke bath systems. InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is optimal for low-temperature Fluke calibration systems such as:
Not only is InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 completely safe to handle, but it also boasts outstanding performance properties, enabling precision calibrations that surpass all expectations. While it shines in sophisticated cryogenic applications, its versatility extends to a wide range of uses. If you require a specially formulated fluid with advanced chemical properties and uncompromising excellence, don't hesitate to consult our team of experts.
]]>Boost Performance in Ultra-Low Temperatures
Even at frigid temperatures as low as -100°C, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 maintains its low viscosity, enabling efficient mixing and heat transfer. By promoting normalized temperature gradients and improved stability, it guarantees unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Additionally, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is an optimal replacement fluid for Fluke systems, such as Fluke 7380, Fluke 7381 and Fluke 7081.
Enhance Property Retention Upon Heating
Unlike silicone oils that tend to form gels, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 remains stable and consistent even when subjected to heating. Its remarkable thermal stability ensures peak performance, allowing for precise readings even when the calibration bath solution experiences temperature fluctuations.
No Water Solubility
Thanks to its unique PCTFE-based formulation, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 is completely insoluble in water. Unlike other fluids such as Ethanol, methanol, or Ethylene Glycols, this exceptional calibration bath oil does not dissolve in water, eliminating the risk of ice crystal formation that can wreak havoc at ultra-low temperatures below 0°C.
Remove Water Condensation Effortlessly
The high density and hydrophobic nature of InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 simplify the removal of water condensation from ultra-low temperature calibration baths, such as Fluke bath systems. As the water floats above the oil due to its density, collecting and eliminating it becomes remarkably simple, streamlining the calibration process.
Improve Safety
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 Oil boasts a multitude of safety properties that make it the go-to choice for ultra-low temperature calibration baths. With its inherent non-flammability, lack of flash point, and very low toxicity, this oil is incredibly safe to handle. Moreover, it remains inert to acids, bases, and oxidizers, unlike traditional silicone or alcohol-based fluids (like ethanol or methanol). Say goodbye to irritants and hello to safety and accurate readings.
Mitigate Cross-Contamination
InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 minimizes or eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and carryover from temperature probes, sensors, and other equipment. This ensures an efficient and accurate calibration process without the need to constantly maintain or check ratios, as seen with Ethanol/water mixtures, Glycol/water mixtures, or aged-silicone bath fluids.
Unrivaled Shelf Life
With its low viscosity, inertness, and stability, InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 boasts an exceptionally long shelf life. It maintains its top-notch properties over extended periods, simplifying inventory management and reducing overall financial investment.
At InfinX, we offer a wide range of high-performance fluids that cater to diverse application demands. Our 0.8 fluid, engineered with cutting-edge PCTFE technology and well-suited for Fluke bath fluid replacement, is the pinnacle of performance. Experience the unmatched safety, reliability, and chemical inertness of InfinX Calibration Fluid 0.8 for ultra-low calibration bath processes. Need a fluid with advanced chemical properties? Our experts are ready to assist you.
]]>What is InfinX HaloVac Ultra?
InfinX HaloVac Ultra is a non-flammable, non-reactive, and chemically inert grease designed to provide substantial seals and lubrication for laboratories and high-vacuum industry systems. This low-vapor pressure lubricant is a valuable tool in professional and manufacturing environments prioritizing vacuum seal fidelity. Composed of a new and cutting-edge grease formulation, InfinX HaloVac Ultra provides strong sealing capabilities at ultra-low pressures (down to 10 to -13 mmHg) and across a wide range of temperatures (-15 °C to +300 °C).
InfinX HaloVac 25 Key Properties
What sets InfinX HaloVac Ultra apart?
Formulated with a low vapor pressure PFPE-based oil and fluorocarbon thickener, InfinX HaloVac Ultra offers unparalleled strength and stability that surpasses any conventional hydrocarbon and silicone grease and even other leading fluorinated lubricants. The most chemically inert vacuum grease in the HaloVac line of products — InfinX HaloVac Ultra provides long-lasting seals and maximizes the reliability and performance lifetime of pressure systems and their components.
This non-flammable and non-reactive solution provides premium lubrication and sealing in vacuum systems, reducing wear on equipment and extending the lifespan of vacuum components. Given the product’s ultra-low vapor pressure, InfinX HaloVac Ultra creates low evaporation under vacuum conditions. With strong resistance to harsh processes and chemicals and high compatibility with a broad range of materials, InfinX HaloVac Ultra offers superior sealing capabilities that outperform competing lubricants.
What are some typical applications for InfinX HaloVac?
With high-temperature stability, low vapor pressure, and powerful chemical resistance, InfinX HaloVac Ultra is an optimal solution for sealing joints in laboratories and lubricating high-vacuum
industry systems. In particular, this high-performance grease is fit for electro-mechanical industry components and can be used for a wide range of applications as a sealant, lubricant, oven converter chain and bearing grease, and any other applications of similar conditions.
Semiconductor technology
Semiconductor technology often operates at high temperatures and under vacuum, creating the need for high-performance lubricants that protect the wear of manufacturing and processing equipment. Protecting linear guides, bearings, and seals from damage, InfinX HaloVac Ultra is the ideal solution for preserving the functionality of these semiconductor systems.
Linear guides in cleanrooms
Linear guides operate in constant motion. Therefore, it is vital that their individual components are properly lubricated to combat potential friction and wear. InfinX HaloVac Ultra preserves system functionality by improving yields and preventing costly downtime, ensuring linear guides are properly facilitating linear X and Y motion in horizontal and vertical planes.
Lubrication of seals
Plug valves, control valves, flow meter bearings, and water treating equipment — these are just a few of InfinX HaloVac Ultra’s various applications for seal lubrication. This oxygen-safe grease is a helpful sealant that improves the stability and performance of high temperature and high vacuum systems.
As an industry-leading developer of high-performance lubricants, InfinX ensures excellent reliability and safety in its product performance. Discover your next breakthrough by shopping our line of HaloVac lubricants today.
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What is InfinX HaloVac 25?
InfinX HaloVac 25 is a synthetic lubricating grease well-suited for laboratory vacuum and low-pressure applications. With a low vapor pressure and wide-operating temperature, this silica-thickened grease is an optimal solution for sealing gaskets, glass and ceramic joints, stopcocks and plug valves. Providing safe and reliable performance under varying conditions, InfinX HaloVac 25 maintains its non-flammability and chemical inertness across a wide range of temperatures (–20 °C to +175 °C).
InfinX HaloVac 25 Key Properties
What sets InfinX HaloVac 25 apart?
Formulated from Halocarbon PCTFE technology, InfinX HaloVac 25 offers powerful resistance against Lewis Acids and other aggressive chemicals. Unlike silicone lubricants, this cutting-edge solution can be easily removed from surfaces using conventional laboratory solvents and cleaners, preventing cross-contamination, deposit formation, and fouling.
Showcasing long-lasting durability and compatibility, Infinx HaloVac 25 performs well in various conditions. With its high thermal stability, this synthetic lubricant provides a nonflammable solution that eliminates the risk of fire in high-volume applications. In addition, InfinX HaloVac also excels in cryogenic conditions and is a trusted lubricant for lasting resistance to harsh chemicals like oxygen and chlorine.
What are some typical applications for InfinX HaloVac 25?
With its low vapor pressure, temperature stability, and extreme chemical inertness, InfinX HaloVac 25 is optimal for high vacuum applications. Often used for sealing joints in laboratories or lubricating high-vacuum industry systems, this synthetic grease is an essential tool for all applications where outgassing must be avoided.Vacuum Systems
InfinX HaloVac 25 works as an excellent performance-enhancer for vacuum systems and their components. This state-of-the-art solution uses adhesive technologies to reduce wear to requirement and extend the lifespans of vacuum parts, including manifolds, valves, and joints. This low vapor pressure grease also allows vacuum systems to reach medium vacuum pressure ranges, improving the system’s operational functions.
Laboratory Joints
Categorized as a general-purpose laboratory grease, InfinX HaloVac 25 acts as a high-performing sealant for laboratory joints. With its convenient syringe applicator, InfinX HaloVac 25 allows an easy and controlled application process. This fluorolube can be applied directly to plastics, elastomers, ground glass joints, cryogenics traps and more. InfinX HaloVac 25 is a valuable application in laboratories and other environments where harsh chemical exposure is common or when cross-contamination grease residue is a concern.
Seal Lubrication
Plug valves, control valves, flow meter bearings, and water treating equipment — these are just a few of InfinX HaloVac 25’s various applications for seal lubrication. Equipped for use in many applications and environments, this silica-thickened grease can be used in high temperature or high vacuum applications, semiconductor applications, and laboratory applications.
As an industry-leading developer of high-performance lubricants, InfinX by Halocarbon ensures excellent reliability and safety in its product performance. Discover your next breakthrough by shopping our line of HaloVac lubricants today.Vacuum pumps continue to grow in necessity as they are an essential component of most refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These high-functioning devices remove air or non-condensables from the system, altering the space's pressure and creating a full or partial vacuum.
High vacuum pumps possess a specific pressure range that fuels them to remove molecules from the vacuum space. With a pressure range of (10-3 to 10-8 torr), high vacuum pumps are used when the final absolute pressure is very low. These critical devices require consistent care to maintain the functionality of their essential applications and systems, particularly when it comes to lubrication.
How is High-Performance Grease used in these applications?
A high-performance vacuum grease is a valuable solution for vacuum function and upkeep. These lubricants are regularly used in applications where outgassing and loss of pressure raise concerns. From vacuum sealants to diffusion pumps and generators, high-performance grease is a necessary component in the operation of vacuum fluid applications.
How do I Choose a Vacuum Pump Grease?
Vacuum greases come in a broad range of complex formulations. From standard hydrocarbon and silicone fluid to more specialty fluorinated chemistries like PCTFE and PFPE, there are many options when it comes to preserving the performance of a vacuum application.
While standard vacuum greases are suitable for normal operating conditions, they may not be able to sustain corrosive environments, high temperatures applications, and high vacuum systems. However, grease formulations engineered from PTFE or PFPE can support these types of conditions and improve the overall performance of high vacuum systems and their components.
InfinX Halovac Greases
As an industry-leading developer of high-performance lubricants, HaloVac by InfinX specializes in cutting-edge formulations optimal for vacuum pump operation and maintenance. Contributing to InfinX’s comprehensive portfolio of premium solutions, InfinX HaloVac 25 and InfinX HaloVac Ultra are two specialty vacuum greases that enhance high vacuum system performance.
InfinX HaloVac Ultra
InfinX HaloVac is a non-flammable, non-reactive, and chemically inert grease
optimal for sealing and lubricating laboratory and high-vacuum industry systems. Engineered from a low vapor pressure PFPE-based oil and fluorocarbon thickener, this low vapor pressure grease is excellent for vacuum applications, particularly ones involving ultra-low pressures, extreme temperatures, and hostile chemical environments.
InfinX HaloVac 25
InfinX HaloVac 25 is a synthetic lubricating grease well-suited for laboratory
vacuum and low-pressure applications. Composed of PCTFE and thickened with silica, this high-performance grease is optimal for vacuum applications where strong Lewis acid resistance is needed over a wide range of temperatures.
With decades of experience producing high-performance lubricants, InfinX by Halocarbon delivers premium results that upgrade the safety and reliability of vacuum pump systems. Discover your next breakthrough and shop our line of HaloVac lubricants today. ]]>Automotive sealants, or seals, refer to the rubber commonly used to “seal” convertible tops, sunroofs, moonroofs, trunk lids, doors, and weather stripping used around car windows. When automotive seals function properly, the average consumer barely ever interacts with them—they may not notice them at all. However, once issues with automotive seals start to fail, they can lead to significant issues.
Some of these problems include NVH-related (noise, vibration, and harshness) malfunctions such as shaking, squeaking, and rattling from the glass of the sunroof or moonroof; windows rubbing against the rubber seals leading to noise or window failures, and more. These types of issues are often the direct result of two materials rubbing together in an unsatisfactory manner. Automotive sealants often fail from general wear and tear, but if these problems are left untreated, they can lead to dangerous leaks and even total part failure.
Maintaining Automotive Sealants
By adequately caring for a vehicle’s automotive seals with high-performance lubricants, these types of scenarios can be prevented and avoided altogether. InfinX MRO KF205, a premium, inert grease designed for harsh conditions and applications, is an optimal solution to better maintain the waterproof seals on vehicles. This exceptional lubricant is formulated with innovative PFPE technology, which enables it to perform in some of the most challenging environments.
Where Should InfinX KF205 be Applied?
InfinX MRO KF205 should be applied in small quantities to the weather stripping around windows, or around sun and moon roofs. This prevents the rubber seals from “bunching up” or “gathering,” which can produce noise when operating these components or lead to degradation. This type of behavior from rubber can also compromise the impermeability of these parts, which leads to water damage and leaks.
By applying a thin film of InfinX MRO KF205 to the sliding contact areas of convertible tops, sun and moonroofs, trunk lids, and doors, car owners and mechanics can keep the rubber compound in good condition and protect it from oxidation. Additionally, this preventative measure works to prevent moving parts like the sun and moonroof from getting stuck if the rubber seal sticks to itself.
What Makes InfinX MRO KF205 Well-Suited for Waterproof Automotive Sealants?
InfinX MRO KF205 is a fluorinated PFPE grease thickened with PTFE that provides excellent, lifetime lubrication in a variety of applications. This high-performance lubricant is compatible with most plastics, elastomers, and rubbers, which ensures that it won’t damage any components. InfinX MRO KF205 also does not oxidize, so it won’t change colors or become sticky. This non-hazardous, non-toxic grease is safe to use as it does not contain any hazardous organic compounds and will not react with dangerous chemicals or common compounds. Additionally, InfinX MRO KF205 offers exceptional environmental compatibility, and is resistant to factors like humidity, dust, water, and more.
Many of these rubber seal applications that are subject to degradation are fairly small, and don’t require large quantities of grease. InfinX MRO KF205 is available in small, 60g syringes for ease of use, with a more controlled and direct application.
The InfinX MRO line of products is specifically developed to provide a comprehensive selection of fluorinated greases and oils for use in today’s toughest environments and applications. Explore the InfinX MRO line of high-performance fluorinated greases for your automotive sealant needs today. Your biggest challenge just got easier. ]]>Automotive NVH, or noise, vibration, and harshness, refers to a particular field of tribology that focuses on measuring, modifying, and often reducing the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, typically applied to cars and trucks. Automotive engineers commonly face the challenge of mitigating NVH when designing modern automobiles. As vehicles become increasingly complex, the standards for NVH become higher, but sometimes, refining NVH for a comfortable and quieter car experience depends on supplemental actions and products.
Where in Cars Does NVH Originate?
Primarily, NVH issues stem from areas of the car where unique materials interact with each other, such as metal on plastic, leather on leather, weather stripping, and more. These types of materials are responsible for a wide range of noises, which are frequently labeled squeaks, itches, judders or rattles. Some of the more typical interiors that produce NVH include door handles or latches, console latches and compartments, interior handles, cup holder springs, and glove box components. Externally, NVH-producing areas include weather stripping and rubber seals on the moonroof or sunroof, or weather stripping around the car windows.
What is InfinX MRO KF205?
InfinX MRO KF205 is a high-performance lubricating grease formulated for use in particularly harsh conditions. Designed using innovative PFPE Technology, this grease is safe for use across a broad range of applications. InfinX MRO KF205 is chemically inert and nonflammable, and is safe for use in direct contact with hazardous chemicals. Its outstanding performance and compatibility with rubbers and elastomers make it extremely well-suited for use as a lubricant in many automotive NVH applications.
How InfinX MRMO KF205 Treats and Prevents Automotive NVH
InfinX MRO KF205 helps to prevent and treat automotive NVH in several ways. This fluorinated PFPE grease is thickened with PTFE, which ensures reliable lifetime lubrication and allows it to function as a noise-dampening grease. InfinX MRO KF205 is also compatible with most plastics and elastomers, which means that it won’t damage the components with which it interacts. This premium grease does not oxidize, which avoids discoloration and stickiness. Additionally, InfinX MRO KF205 is both non-hazardous and non-toxic, which makes it safe for interaction and application in environments with volatile organic compounds, humidity, dust, water, and the potentiality of chemicals.
Most of the areas and components that require grease to reduce NVH are small, and don’t require a large amount of grease. Accordingly, InfinX MRO KF205 is offered in small, 60g syringes for more precise, direct dispersion and application.
The InfinX MRO line of products is specifically developed to provide a comprehensive selection of fluorinated greases and oils for use in today’s toughest environments and applications. Explore the InfinX MRO line of breakthrough fluorinated lubricants for your automotive NVH needs today. Your biggest challenge just got easier. ]]>Mechanical keyboards continue to grow in popularity with the rise of gaming, as the optimal keyboard can significantly impact performance and execution. Mechanical keyboards are the classic keyboards from the 1980s and 1990s, but today are made with high-quality plastic switches to facilitate tactile keystrokes. These switches consist of the keycap, the stem, and a housing case, and are spring-loaded for better pressure sensitivity than other, more common keyboards.
These increasingly essential tools are composed of complex components that require informed care and attentive upkeep to maintain effectiveness and reliability, especially due to their excessive use. Gamers use a wide variety of lubricants and greases to extend the lifetime of mechanical keyboards and switches and prolong their utility, but finding the right grease formulation can often be difficult.
High-Performance Lube and Grease for Mechanical Keyboards
As an innovative developer of high-performance lubricants and greases, InfinX specializes in the formulation of solutions that are particularly well-suited for unique applications. InfinX MRO KF205, a PFPE-based grease formulation, exhibits optimal performance properties for mechanical keyboards and switches.
Engineered using a 160 cSt K-fluid and a superior PTFE micro-powder thickener, InfinX MRO KF205 offers premium performance and exceptional longevity. InfinX MRO KF205 functions as a high-performing substitute to other leading PFPE greases, such as Krytox GPL 205, making it an excellent alternative for mechanical keyboard application. This high-quality, efficient grease is strategically formulated to deliver exceptional temperature stability and outstanding durability in chemically and thermally demanding applications, which helps ensure peak keyboard performance for longer durations.
InfinX MRO KF205 provides long-term, non-flammable lubrication in a broad range of temperatures. When compared to Krytox GPL 205, the intrinsic properties are essentially identical.
Benefits of InfinX MRO KF205 Keyboard Lube
Halocarbon is proud to offer our most trusted reactive-gas lubricant products under our new InfinX brand. Our MRO line of InfinX products feature the same oil and grease formulations that have been trusted for use in oxygen service for over 70 years.
InfinX MRO oils and greases are designed for use across a broad range of oxygen service components:
It is for this reason that InfinX by Halocarbon is trusted across multiple industries that use oxygen gas in day-to-day operations:
InfinX MRO Lubricants For Oxygen Handling
For decades, Halocarbon Lubricants are used to safely lubricate a broad range of reactive gas applications. By providing the required chemical inertness towards strong oxidizers and reactive chemicals across wide temperature ranges, these nonflammable oils and greases are the trusted lubricants for use in aerospace, defense, hazardous chemical operations, and medical oxygen services. Specifically, InfinX MRO 2505, InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil, and InfinX MRO 27 Oil are our most commonly purchased lubricants for use in oxygen-rich environments.
InfinX MRO 2505 is a thick, long-lasting, and nonflammable grease that is specifically engineered for applications that operate in extreme temperature ranges. Our unique PCTFE technology ensures that these greases are formulated with robust performance characteristics, including chemical inertness, nonflammability, oxygen compatibility, and broad temperature stability. Its excellent thermal stability and low compressibility make it optimal for use in oxygen applications such as ventilators, valves, fittings, gaskets, o-rings and connectors.
InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil is a transparent oil widely used as a fill-fluid in oxygen-service gauges. This low-viscosity fill-fluid is oxygen safe, non-flammable, and chemically inert, which makes it best-suited for reactive gas services and applications. InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil helps dampen needle vibration in gauges, prevent leaks, and serves as a safe fill-fluid that will not react in the presence of oxygen. The medical oxygen industry uses InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil for process equipment as well as the regulators found on oxygen cylinders and tanks. The industrial oxygen industry also uses InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil in liquid filled gauges on new and refurbished cryogenic oxygen tanks, as well as a fill fluid in various chemical manufacturing applications.
InfinX MRO 27 Oil is a high-performance oil designed and formulated for reactive gas environments and services. This inert oil performs well as a lubricant in applications where safety, nonflammability, chemical compatibility, and thermal stability are crucial. InfinX MRO 27 Oil is routinely used in oxygen manufacturing facilities as well as in transportation vehicles for the safe shipment and delivery of oxygen. Additionally, this specialty oil can be used as a working fluid in pumps and compressors for oxygen-service production and transport applications.
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Oxygen as a prescribed treatment requires portable cylinders that contain the reactive gas, tubes and pipes to dispense the oxygen, storage and transportation valves and containers, and more. All of these parts require time and money to produce, and because it’s a reactive gas, every component must be designed with safe, inert, and reliable materials. Medical oxygen is produced at plants that distribute the reactive gas in bulk to hospitals via liquid tanks, cryogenic tanks, or pressurized oxygen cylinders. The oxygen is then dispersed throughout the hospital through a systematic network of pipes, which all require oxygen-safe oils and fluids during production and operation.
As the medical oxygen industry ramps up the production of supplemental oxygen bottles, tanks, and cylinders, the production of oxygen-safe fluids and oils for processing and handling must meet the projections. Because of the excessive demand, oxygen cylinders are also being repurposed and recycled, which requires long-lasting, reliable oxygen-compatible lubricants specifically designed for longevity and repeat-use.
Why Do Ventilators Need Lubrication?
Lubricants for ventilators make up a small segment of applications for oxygen-compatible oils and greases, but a vital one nonetheless. Ventilators require oxygen-safe lubricants because most other forms of lubrication will incidentally allow for seepage, known as outgassing. With a non-compatible grease, the oxygen may escape, ultimately defeating the purpose of the ventilator.
Oxygen-safe greases for ventilators must be equipped with a unique range of properties to facilitate optimal performance. Due to the properties of these specialized fluorinated lubricants, these high-performance lubricants are intrinsically nonflammable and noncombustible. Furthermore, they have been formulated with non-reactive and oxygen-safe additives to provide robust seals that limit outgassing and part failure. These fluorinated oils and greases are manufactured using a highly engineered polymerization process and formulated to achieve the physical and chemical properties that ensure safety and reliability while not compromising ease of use.
InfinX Oxygen-Safe Lubricants
InfinX continues to lead the industry in the development of lubricants for reactive gas services and oxygen-safe gauge and instrument fill fluids. These nonreactive fluids are specifically engineered to be oxygen-safe and to provide oxygen service components with safe, reliable properties combined with high performance and broad materials compatibility. Formulated with breakthrough fluorochemistry, InfinX MRO oils and greases are engineered for optimal safety, thermal stability, long-lasting performance and superior chemical inertness.
Specifically, InfinX MRO 2505 is a nonflammable, long-lasting grease, well-suited for a range of oxygen service lubricants used on valves, fittings, gaskets, and o-rings. Its superior performance properties, inertness, and stability make it the perfect choice for medical oxygen applications. Additionally, InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil is a low-viscosity oxygen fill fluid optimized for oxygen process equipment and regulators found on oxygen cylinders and tanks, as well as cryogenic tanks. This transparent, oxygen-safe oil is intrinsically nonflammable, chemically inert, and nonreactive, making it ideal for use as a reactive gas gauge fill fluid.
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InfinX fluids are designed using Halocarbon PCTFE and PFPE-based systems to deliver ultra-high performance, inert properties, and exceptional value compared to conventional oils and greases. With an emphasis on safety and long-term reliability, InfinX lubricant solutions offer the optimal combination of chemical and physical properties:
Chemical Properties:
Physical Properties:
As a PCTFE oil designed for hazardous operations, InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil exhibits a wide range of compatibility with commonly used materials, and is nonflammable, nonreactive, and chemically inert. This low viscosity oil is ideal for use in instrumentation fill fluid for gauges, pressure sensors, diaphragm seals, and mechanical seal barrier fluid.
InfinX MRO 27 Oil is a PCTFE oil formulated for use in hazardous operations, as it offers excellent sealing properties and lubricity. This medium-viscosity oil offers outstanding material compatibility and is well-suited for compressor pump fluid, hydraulic fluid, and mechanical seal barrier fluid.
InfinX MRO 2505 is a nonflammable, moisture-resistant, and chemically inert grease solution developed for use in oxygen-rich environments. This low-vapor-pressure grease is an optimal lubricant for fittings, valves, and oxygen tank regulators.
A high-quality grease formulated for use in hazardous operations, InfinX MRO 2510 delivers versatility and excellent material compatibility. This nonflammable, moisture-resistant, chemically inert grease is made with a rust inhibitor, making it a suitable lubricant selection for O-rings, gaskets, and threaded connectors.
A high-performance grease for demanding conditions, InfinX MRO KF205 is a versatile lubricant for safe use across a broad range of essential applications. This chemically inert, nonflammable grease is thickened with a PTFE-based thickener, and is optimal for general-purpose applications such as bearings, automotive NVH, o-rings, sealing gaskets, valves, and threaded connectors.
As a synthetic lubricating grease, HaloVac 25 is designed for laboratory vacuum and low-pressure applications, such as sealing gaskets, glass and ceramic joints, and plug valves. This chemically inert and nonflammable grease offers safe and reliable performance across a range of critical applications.
An ultra-low vapor pressure grease, HaloVac Ultra is formulated to provide superior seals in demanding vacuum applications. This grease formulation outperforms conventional hydrocarbons and silicone-based greases and even comparable fluorinated lubricant solutions.
InfinX MRO 27 Oil is a nonreactive, nonflammable, chemically inert lubricant fit for use in a variety of harsh conditions. This PCTFE-based oil is recommended for use in applications that involve strong acids or bases, flammable solvents, hydrocarbons, corrosive chemicals, strong oxidizers, and reactive gases like oxygen and chlorine. This specialty oil is engineered to provide superior safety and reliability, and is formulated using renowned Halocarbon PCTFE technology.
InfinX MRO 27 is a medium-viscosity PCTFE oil optimal for use in a broad range of operating temperatures (-40°C to +200°C). This high-performance oil has good lubricity, high thermal stability, and low compressibility.
InfinX MRO 27 Oil is the rebranded, commercially available version of Halocarbon 27 Oil.
With exceptional performance longevity, safety, and broad compatibility, InfinX MRO 27 Oil is typically used for general-purpose inert lubrication applications, such as compressor pump fluid, hydraulic fluid, and mechanical seal barrier fluids.
Compressor pumps require high-quality lubrication to facilitate long-term performance and reliability in a variety of industries and usages. InfinX MRO 27 delivers the ideal viscosity, lubricity, and nonreactivity to ensure safety and dependable functionality in compressor pump fluid.
Hydraulics are used in an extensive range of engineering and manufacturing operations, typically to enable a mechanical movement by manipulating contained liquid through cylinders with pistons and pressure. These components require premium, reliable lubrication to avoid friction and corrosion. InfinX MRO 27 Oil is suitable for hydraulic fluid due to its chemically inert, nonflammable, nonreactive properties combined with its ability to provide long-term lubricity.
Mechanical seals work by containing fluids in an array of different operation-specific vessels. To ensure optimal performance, mechanical seals require a thin film of barrier fluids that lubricate the vessel’s components. InfinX MRO 27 Oil exhibits ideal nonreactivity, nonflammability, and lubricity for use in mechanical seal barrier fluids.
InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil is a nonflammable, nonreactive, and chemically inert lubricant optimal for use in a range of aggressive environments. As a high-quality PCTFE oil, InfinX MRO 4.2 is recommended for use in applications that involve strong acids or bases, flammable solvents, hydrocarbons, corrosive chemicals, strong oxidizers, and reactive gases like oxygen and chlorine. Formulated from Halocarbon PCTFE technology, this specialty oil is engineered to provide superior safety and reliability in even the most threatening conditions.
InfinX MRO 4.2 is a low-viscosity PCTFE oil that can be used across a wide range of operating temperatures (-70°C to +200°C). This oil has good lubricity, high thermal stability, and low compressibility.
InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil is the rebranded, commercially available version of Halocarbon 4.2 Oil.
Due to its chemically inert composition and low viscosity, InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil is an ideal lubricant selection for applications such as instrumental fill fluid for gauges, pressure sensors, diaphragm seals, and mechanical seal barrier fluids.
Gauge fill fluids must be chemically inert, nonflammable, and safe to use, as they are often in close proximity to potentially explosive applications. InfinX MRO 4.2 offers exceptional nonreactivity and performance for use in instrumental fill fluid for gauges.
Pressure sensors are used in a wide variety of manufacturing operations to determine the pressure of a gas or liquid in relation to the present surrounding atmosphere. These devices require high-quality, safe, nonreactive lubricants to ensure instrument longevity and reliability. InfinX MRO 4.2 exhibits good lubricity, excellent stability, and nonreactivity, making it an ideal lubricant for pressure sensors.
Diaphragm seals are a useful pressure measurement device when operation components cannot come into contact with pressurized parts of the instruments. Accordingly, lubricants used in these applications must be nonreactive, nonflammable and chemically inert, making InfinX MRO 4.2 a choice oil for diaphragm seal lubrication.
Mechanical seals in manufacturing and industrial operations contain all types of fluids in a variety of operation-specific vessels. To ensure reliable performance, these seals require a thin film of barrier fluids that lubricate the seal faces. InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil demonstrates the optimal nonreactivity, nonflammability, and lubricity for use in mechanical seal barrier fluids.
InfinX MRO Oils are strategically formulated using polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) chemistry, which allows them to be hydrogen-free and inert toward essentially all compounds and solutions encountered in today’s manufacturing and industrial operations. InfinX MRO Oils are intrinsically nonflammable and nonreactive. Unlike conventional lubricants—with base materials of glycol, alcohol, hydrocarbon, mineral oil, or silicon, the InfinX MRO Oils are chemically inert. This makes them particularly well-suited for use in applications that involve strong acids or bases, flammable solvents, hydrocarbons, corrosive chemicals, strong oxidizers, and reactive gases.
InfinX MRO Oils are safe to handle and nontoxic. They provide excellent sealing and lubricating properties, while also being compatible with most metals, plastics, and elastomers. This chemistry is miscible with a variety of typical organic materials. Additionally, these InfinX MRO Oils are considered to have indefinite shelf-lives when kept unopened in the original container under conditions of reasonable housekeeping at ambient temperatures.
The new InfinX MRO Oils product line currently includes the rebranded versions of two of Halocarbon’s most highly demanded PCTFE oils: 4.2 Oil and 27 Oil, which serve as optimal lubricants for applications ranging from valves to pumps. However, with the addition of these specialty fluorinated oils for hazardous applications, InfinX offers an extensive portfolio of lubricants that can meet all of the needs related to MRO.
A PCTFE oil designed for hazardous operations, this oil offers excellent sealing and lubrication properties. InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil exhibits a wide range of compatibility with commonly used materials, and is nonflammable, nonreactive, and chemically inert. This low viscosity oil is optimal for use in instrumentation fill fluid for gauges, pressure sensors, diaphragm seals, and mechanical seal barrier fluid.
A PCTFE oil formulated for use in hazardous operations, InfinX MRO 27 Oil offers excellent sealing and lubricant properties and a broad range of compatibility with commonly used materials. This medium-viscosity oil is optimal for compressor pump fluid, hydraulic fluid, and mechanical seal barrier fluid.
A high-performance grease developed for use in oxygen-rich environments, InfinX MRO 2505 is nonflammable, moisture-resistant, and chemically inert. This low-vapor-pressure grease is an optimal lubricant for fittings, valves, and oxygen tank regulators.
A premium grease strategically designed for use in hazardous operations, InfinX MRO 2510 offers versatility and extremely broad material compatibility. This nonflammable, moisture-resistant, chemically inert grease is formulated with a rust inhibitor, making it an optimal lubricant selection for O-rings, gaskets, and threaded connectors.
A high-performance grease for the most demanding conditions, InfinX MRO KF205 is a universal lubricant safe for use across a broad range of applications. This chemically inert, nonflammable grease is thickened with a PTFE-based thickener, and is well-suited for general-purpose applications including bearings, automotive NVH, o-rings, sealing gaskets, valves, and threaded connectors.
Strategically formulated for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), InfinX MRO lubricants offer superior performance in areas where safety, reliability, and longevity are of the utmost importance. Specifically, InfinX MRO 2505 and InfinX MRO 2510 are particularly well-suited for use in several chlorine service applications, including:
Formerly renowned as Halocarbon 25-5S, InfinX MRO 2505 is an inert, NLGI 3, silica-thickened grease that is nonflammable and nonreactive. InfinX MRO 2505 provides superior safety in a broad range of temperatures, perfect for use with valves, regulators, and as an assembly lube for parts that come in direct contact with chlorine and other reactive gasses.
Previously known as Halocarbon 25-10M, InfinX MRO 2510 is a soft, NLGI 1, high-performance, PCTFE-thickened grease that is safe, chemically inert, nonflammable, and chlorine compatible. With its broad compatibility and wide service temperature range, InfinX MRO 2510 provides outstanding versatility for an abundance of chlorine applications and usages.
Additionally, our new PFPE-based grease, InfinX MRO KF205, is a specialty, NLGI 2, grease manufactured by a controlled polymerization process and then stabilized to impart several unique properties. This white, buttery grease is thickened using high-grade PTFE, and is recommended for applications where material compatibility challenges, and thermal stability challenges are beyond the capability of other conventional and synthetic lubricants.
Chlorine gas service utilizes lubricants in a variety of applications. Vacuum pumps, valve components, pump and reactor seals, and o-rings all require some form of premium lubrication to ensure operational safety and efficiency. These components often interact directly with chlorine gas itself and must be formulated with completely inert materials to avoid hazardous scenarios. InfinX MRO greases are ideal for chlorine gas applications, as they will enhance lubricity and better withstand the harsh environments of the chlorine gas industry.
PVC production, or the production of polyvinyl chloride, is crucial to the manufacturing and construction industries. Though PVC is chemically stable and does not de-polymerize, the production process combines chlorine with ethylene, resulting in ethylene dichloride. This material is then converted into vinyl chloride monomers at very high temperatures. Accordingly, greases and oils used throughout this process must be chemically inert and chlorine compatible, especially in thermally aggressive environments. InfinX MRO greases perform extremely well in PVC production, as it enhances technical performance, flowability, and long-term reliability.
CPVC is engineered through several highly technical steps to deliver a product that outperforms traditional alternatives in terms of performance and quality. CPVC delivers higher temperature and pressure tolerance than conventional PVC, and manufacturers produce the compound as pellets or powder. CPVC is also extruded or injection molded into pipes, valves, fittings, flange adapters, which often require grease and lubrication. InfinX MRO greases are ideal for CPVC production and applications due to their chemical inertness and chlorine compatibility, as they improve product performance and operational safety.
Chlorine is used in a variety of forms for its powerful oxidants that kill or deactivate harmful organisms in our water and wastewater. Chlorination remains the most commonly used disinfection practice in modern wastewater operations and treatment facilities. Therefore, lubricants used in various components throughout water treatment plants must be chemically inert and chlorine compatible to ensure workplace safety and efficiency. InfinX MRO greases, such as InfinX MRO 2505 and InfinX MRO 2510, are optimal for water treatment applications that frequently come in direct contact with chlorine.
Pools and spas administer chlorine daily to keep their bodies of water clean and running smoothly, and chlorine tablets help maintain chlorine residual levels in pools and spas. Additionally, in order to prevent crack formation and leaks, pools and spas also require the application of lubricants and greases to a variety of components and equipment. Lubricants for these applications must be non-corrosive, chemically inert, and chlorine compatible. Both InfinX MRO 2505 and InfinX MRO 2510 are regularly used in the production of chlorine tablets, and are the perfect fit for the pool and spa industry, as they exhibit exceptional compatibility with reactive gasses and excel in a wide range of temperatures and chemical conditions.
An industrial process for the electrolysis of sodium chloride solutions, the chlor alkali process involves the decomposition of salt to make chlorine, sodium hydroxide and other commodity chemicals. For safe and efficient chlorine manufacturing, manufacturers must avoid organic oils and greases that generally react upon contact. However, InfinX MRO greases are strategically formulated for chlorine contact and compatibility, making them ideal for use in chlor alkali processes.
With the launch of InfinX, Halocarbon PCTFE technology has been rebranded with a fresh new look and the same rich, 70-year history of performance excellence. Our family of premium fluorolubes now exists under one brand name but remains extremely well-suited to boost processing efficiency in a range of advanced manufacturing applications. Most notably, Halocarbon 25-10M and Halocarbon 25-5S greases are now available as InfinX MRO 2510 and InfinX MRO 2505, respectively. These high-quality fluorinated lubricants lead the InfinX MRO lineup, offering best-in-class performance properties to push the envelope of industry standards and meet the demanding challenges of modern manufacturing.
As a softer bodied, high-viscosity PCTFE oil thickened with high molecular weight PCTFE powder, this inert oil is specifically formulated through a controlled polymerization process and is formulated to furnish a broad range of advantageous properties. This fluorinated lubricant is non hazardous, chemically inert, non-flammable, and is both oxygen and chlorine compatible. The thickener that is used in InfinX MRO 2510 exhibits the same chemically inertness and thermally stability of our lower molecular weight base oils, making it ideal for a broad range of manufacturing applications.
With outstanding lubricity, high thermal stability, and low compressibility, InfinX MRO 2510 is the optimal grease for chlorine or bromine gas production and handling, water treatment facilities, bleach manufacturing processes, stainless steel anti-galling coatings, fertilizer production applications, and more. InfinX MRO 2510 is a premium grease designed for use in hazardous operations.
As a general purpose lubricant, InfinX MRO 2505 is thickened with silica and designed for exceptional performance across a wide range of temperatures and chemical conditions. This inert grease is manufactured to provide superior safety and reliability to numerous manufacturing applications. Additionally, InfinX MRO 2505 is considered to be an all-purpose grease, as it is useful over a broad temperature range and often used in direct contact with oxygen and other reactive gas service applications. These properties make InfinX MRO 2505 a trusted grease for maintenance, repair, and operations at chemical plants, and for lubricating fittings, valves, and gaskets for breathing oxygen, life support, medical oxygen, and oxygen service and transportation.
Due to its intrinsic performance properties—non-flammability, moisture resistance, chemical inertness, and excellent safety—InfinX MRO 2505 excels in applications such as oxygen valves and systems, medical oxygen components, hyperbaric chambers, peroxide manufacturing and more. InfinX MRO 2505 also meets the requirements of United States Military Specification #MIL-G-47219A, making it a trusted lubricant by the US Air Force, Navy, and Maines for a broad range of oxygen-service applications.
Halocarbon’s InfinX MRO line of products is specifically formulated to provide a complete portfolio of fluorinated greases and oils for today’s toughest and harshest manufacturing environments and applications. With the InfinX MRO lineup, Halocarbon offers its partners and customers with a complete portfolio of fluorinated lubricant solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations. Check out the InfinX MRO line of breakthrough fluorinated lubricants for your MRO needs today. ]]>
With InfinX MRO KF205, Halocarbon releases its first PFPE-based grease formulation. This specialty product is engineered using a 160 cSt K-fluid and a superior PTFE micro-powder thickener to deliver premium performance properties in a wide array of MRO applications. Designed for use in most mechanical components that do not require corrosion inhibition, InfinX MRO KF205 targets applications that require long or sealed-for-life performance. Additionally, KF205 is an optimal material choice for applications running hot, as it allows for substantially longer product life cycles than conventional greases. InfinX MRO KF205 compares to other leading PFPE greases, such as Krytox GPL 205, and serves as an excellent alternative and high-performing substitute.
Like the entire line of InfinX MRO KF200 series greases, KF205 is formulated using KF100 oils which are thickened to NLFI grade 2 using a high-grade PTFE thickener with a high melting point and small particle size for excellent bearing performance. This process results in a grease that is buttery in its texture and consistency. Halocarbon furnishes this high-performance grease in a 60g syringe and precision tip applicator standard, providing you with all the tools you need for easy application and precision delivery.
InfinX MRO KF205 is specially designed for superior performance in MRO applications, thanks to several intrinsic properties and benefits. KF205 is non-reactive and oxygen compatible, which makes it extremely safe and reliable in harsh environments. Additionally, InfinX MRO KF205 offers exceptional thermal stability and excellent long-term durability in chemically and thermally demanding applications. With its outstanding property retention, KF205 performs better than Silicon and Hydrocarbon greases in various end-use applications.
InfinX MRO KF205 also exhibits best-in-class materials compatibility, especially in automotive applications. It is widely utilized for vehicle noise reduction and to mitigate squeaking and rattle, as it is compatible with all commonly used automotive materials. InfinX MRO KF205 is also ideal for oxygen-rich applications, as it is chemically inert, non-flammable, safe to handle, and non-toxic. This specialty fluorolubricant is designed to provide long-lasting, non-flammable lubrication as it provides superior durability across a wide temperature range. Comparing InfinX MRO KF205 to Krytox GPL 205, the performance properties are nearly identical:
KF205 |
Krytox GPL 205 |
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Viscosity, cSt @ 40C |
160 |
160 |
Typical oil volatility, 22hr @ 204C |
0.6% |
1.8% |
Optimal Temp Range |
-36 to 204C |
-36 to 204C |
Additives |
None |
None |
NLGI Grade |
2 |
2 |
Typical Applications |
Bearings, Gears, Compressors, Chains, Slides, Valves, Tracks, O-rings, Packings, Stick-Slip elimination |
Bearings, Gears, Compressors, Chains, Slides, Valves, Tracks, O-rings, Packings, Stick-Slip elimination |
Key Benefits
InfinX builds on the rich 70-year history of Halocarbon PCTFE technology and introduces Halocarbon PFPE-based oils and greases – creating a broad toolchest of fluorolubes under one brand. This family of high-performance lubricants is strategically formulated for customer-specific requirements and is extremely well-suited for a wide range of applications. For over the past seven decades, the field of tribology has evolved significantly, and new innovative lubricant solutions have emerged for a wide range of applications.
Fluorinated lubricants, such as PCTFE- and PFPE-based oils and greases, are fluids and coatings specially designed using advanced chemistry to improve industrial processing efficiency. In harsh manufacturing conditions, or for processes that require long operating lifetimes, only the highest-performing lubricants will do. Fluorinated lubricants manufactured using Halocarbon PCTFE and Halocarbon PFPE technology provide exceptional performance, and are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, high pressure, exposure to harsh chemical environments, extensive wear and tear, and highly oxidizing conditions. Halocarbon leads the industry in the development and distribution of high-performance PCTFE and PFPE lubricants, including our latest breakthrough innovation, InfinX.
Among fluorinated lubricants, two main base oil technologies have become standard – PCTFE and PFPE. While these technologies offer comparable characteristics of being non-reactive and non-flammable, they each provide unique properties that can make a significant difference in a variety of demanding end-use applications.
For example, PFPE-based oils and greases provide superior lubricity across the broadest range of application conditions. PCTFE-based lubricants, on the other hand come in the form of fluorinated oils, greases, and waxes. These low-molecular weight PCTFE-based lubricants provide exceptional surface lubricity and cooling in metal working applications involving the cutting or forming of refractory metals and their alloys. This includes materials constructed using molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, and tantalum. Likewise, PCTFE-based oils can be used in the presence of strong Lewis acids, under conditions in which PFPE-based oils can rapidly degrade. Finally, while PFPE-based lubricants function even at elevated temperatures, PCTFE-based lubricants provide superior lubricity at cryogenic and ultra-low temperatures.
With both technologies, InfinX by Halocarbon offers our customers the broadest range of solutions. InfinX represents infinite possibilities… infinite applications… under infinite conditions. Got an application that needs a fluorinated lubricant? Ask Halocarbon “How?” and let’s create your next breakthrough.
]]>The InfinX MRO line offers products formulated with both Halocarbon PCTFE and Halocarbon PFPE technology. Both PCTFE and PFPE chemistries have emerged as the two standard classes in fluorinated lubricant technology. Halocarbon is proud to offer both of these fluorolubes under one brand, giving you the choice of chemistry that is best suited for your application and needs.
InfinX MRO 2505 was designed to provide long-lasting, non-flammable lubrication in oxygen handling applications. InfinX MRO 2510 was crafted to provide superior lubricity and chemical inertness, making it the lubricating grease of choice for hazardous chemical operations strongly acidic environments, and in reactive gas handling. InfinX MRO K205 is a new line of PFPE-grease that provides superior durability across a wide temperature range, delivering on the promise of safety and reliability that is synonymous with Halocarbon lubricants.
The InfinX MRO line was designed with the toughest and harshest application environments in mind. These products are commonly used in demanding industrial processes that involve strong Lewis acids, chlorine gas, peroxides, and other highly reactive and oxidizing chemistries. Halocarbon is committed to growing the InfinX MRO series, and will introduce new products aimed at other maintenance, repair, and operations uses such as chemically inert gauge-fill fluids, nonflammable compressor oils, and non-reactive diaphragm seal fluids.
InfinX MRO will provide you with a complete package of fluorinated greases and oils for use in your toughest applications.
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