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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...

As an integral addition to InfinX’s comprehensive portfolio of solutions, InfinX MRO 27 Oil provides crucial performance and safety properties for reliable lubrication in various maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications. This medium-viscosity PCTFE oil is specially formulated for use in hazardous operations, and is intrinsically nonflammable, nonreactive, and chemically inert. Its premium quality properties make InfinnX MRO 27 Oil an ideal lubricant for a range of critical applications in modern manufacturing and industrial processes.  InfinX MRO 27 Oil Overview InfinX MRO 27 Oil is a nonreactive, nonflammable, chemically inert lubricant fit for use in a variety of harsh conditions....

As one of the newest additions to InfinX’s well-rounded portfolio of solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil offers a variety of essential properties well-suited for high-performance lubrication. This specialty fluorinated oil is designed for use in hazardous operations, and is formulated to deliver long-term sealing and lubrication properties despite interaction with an extremely broad range of commonly used materials. InfinX MRO 4.2 Oil Overview 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...