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What are Waterproof Automotive Sealants? 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...

What is NVH? 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...

What are Mechanical Keyboards and Switches? 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...

Oxygen can react violently with conventional mineral oil and synthetic lubricants.  In the presence of oxygen-rich environments, hydrocarbon-based lubricants can auto-combust, creating extremely hazardous conditions.  Halocarbon is an industry-leader in fluorinated lubricant technology.  Our fluorinated oils and greases were designed specifically for use in reactive-gas service.  These products are based on a technology that is inherently non-flammable, non-reactive, thermally stable, and most importantly… safe. 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...

Medical Oxygen has always been an important aspect of medical treatments and has recently seen a rise in demand for many of these types of medical treatments. With its increased usage, the importance of oxygen-safe lubricants has also increased. From standard handling applications, as well as in applications like medical ventilators, these specialty lubricants are essential, as they enable enhanced safety and efficacy. Halocarbon lubricants have been trusted products for oxygen-rich environments for decades, and this is still true today under the new InfinX MRO name. These lubricants are non-flammable, non-reactive, non-toxic, safe to handle, and they provide outstanding performance...

InfinX continues to make significant strides in the fluorochemical e-commerce space since its inception. Building on the rich 70-year history of Halocarbon PCTFE technology, InfinX greases and oils bring a wide range of high-performance properties for critical applications in manufacturing and industrial processes. These advanced lubricants are designed with the most demanding environments in mind, and are now available for simplified purchasing on InfinX’s e-commerce site. Now, InfinX has opened up international e-commerce sales beyond the United States to include Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and several parts of the European Union, including France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the...