Tungsten Disulfide Coating

NanoSlick DT-100® is a revolutionary solid lubricant coating made from tungsten disulfide (WS2). This cutting-edge technology offers superior performance across various industries, from aerospace to medical device manufacturing. But what makes it stand out in the world of dry film lubricants?

Key Features

NanoSlick DT-100® is a game-changer in the world of dry film lubricants. Here’s what you need to know:

• It’s an ultra-thin coating (0.5 microns) made from specially formulated tungsten disulfide.
• DT-100® offers exceptional lubricity and wear resistance in extreme conditions.
• Key features include: – High temperature resistance – Suitability for vacuum environments – Compliance with SAE-AMS2530 specification

The coating process is unique:

• Uses pressurized air or vibration impingement
• No heat, binders, or adhesives required
• Instant, strong bond to metal or resin surfaces

Benefits of NanoSlick DT-100® include:

• Reduced friction and noise
• Enhanced performance and longevity
• Decreased maintenance issues
• Precision coating for tight tolerances

Whether you’re an engineer looking to improve product performance or a manufacturer aiming to reduce maintenance costs, NanoSlick DT-100® offers a solution worth exploring.

What is NanoSlick DT-100®?

NanoSlick DT-100® is a state-of-the-art solid lubricant coating derived from tungsten disulfide (WS2). While WS2 occurs naturally as tungstenite, DT-100® uses a synthesized form, specially engineered for industrial applications.

What sets DT-100® apart? It’s all in the preparation. The molecular structure of the tungsten disulfide in DT-100® is optimized for superior lubricity and wear resistance. This makes it an ideal choice for industries demanding high-efficiency solutions.

Key features of NanoSlick DT-100® include:

• Ultra-thin profile (approximately 0.5 microns or 0.00002 inches)
• Ability to withstand extreme temperature conditions
• Suitability for vacuum environments
• Compliance with SAE-AMS2530 specification

DT-100 Tungsten Disulfide WS2 Coating Service

Why choose tungsten disulfide (WS2) as a dry lubricant coating? It offers significant improvements in both performance and longevity compared to alternatives. How does it achieve this?

1. It reduces friction and noise
2. It facilitates smoother mold release
3. It effectively addresses wear and tear issues
4. It prevents sticking, abrasion, and vibration

The application process is unique. It uses pressurized air and/or vibration impingement to deposit the metallic layer directly onto the contact surface. This method eliminates the need for heat, binders, or adhesives, resulting in an instant, robust bond.

How thin is the coating? It achieves a precise thickness of 0.00002 inches (approximately 0.5 microns). Why is this important? It ensures optimal functionality without compromising the substrate’s integrity, crucial for applications with very tight tolerances.

Advantages of NanoSlick DT-100 Tungsten Disulfide Coating:

1. **Enhanced Performance**: How does WS2 improve performance? It mitigates mechanical lubrication issues, enhancing performance and prolonging equipment life. It significantly reduces friction, leading to lower emissions and improved efficiency.
2. **Reduced Maintenance**: How does DT-100 cut down on maintenance? It decreases the occurrence of problems that can lead to operational breakdowns and costly downtime. It prevents surface wear and breakdown caused by friction between metals of varying hardness.
3. **Precision Coating**: Why is precision important? The coating maintains the original dimensions of the substrate within 0.5 microns, without accumulation. This makes it ideal for cases of very tight tolerances.
4. **Extreme Pressure Resistance**: What are the limits of WS2? It can endure pressures up to 300,000 psi and function across a temperature range from -460°F to 1200°F (-273°C to 650°C).
5. **Complete Lubrication**: How effective is the lubrication? It provides 100% lubricity across its entire structure without binders or PFAS. It’s inert, safe, non-altering, non-corrosive, and resistant to a broad range of fuels and solvents.
6. **Low Carbon Accumulation**: Why is this important? The exceptionally low coefficient of friction resists carbon accumulation, outperforming other lubricants like graphite, MoS2, and Teflon.
7. **Strong Molecular Bond**: How strong is the bond? WS2 forms a molecular bond with all materials and platings, removable only by eliminating the bonded layer of the substrate.
8. **No Heat Curing Required**: Why is this beneficial? The application of WS2 doesn’t require bakeout or heat curing, making it convenient for various industrial applications.

Strict Preparation Process:

How does NanoSlick ensure quality? We follow a rigorous preparation process:

1. Use of 99.9% pure DT-100 Tungsten Disulfide
2. Meticulous cleaning to remove contaminants
3. Use of appropriate cleaners based on material corrosion resistance
4. Ultrasonic cleaning followed by aluminum oxide polishing
5. Surface preparation using 5-micron aluminum oxide powder

How is DT-100® applied?

There are several techniques for applying DT-100 Tungsten disulfide (WS2) coatings, such as aerosol spraying, burnishing, tumbling, and impingement. Although methods like aerosol spraying, burnishing, and tumbling can be effective under specific conditions, the impingement method is generally the most suitable for the majority of WS2 coating applications.

The standard method for applying DT-100® involves an impingement process, also known as a high-velocity spray technique. Following the preparation of the surface, DT-100® dry lubricant is evenly sprayed onto the substrate in ambient conditions. This coating material is free from any binders or adhesives and does not require any curing process. Typically, DT-100® application is performed in compliance with the SAE-AMS2530 standard.

DT-100® usually exhibits a dark gray or silver hue, which may vary slightly depending on the color and finish of the base material.

It is suitable for application on a wide range of materials, including all types of metals, numerous plastics, and select ceramics.

Industries utilizing NanoSlick DT-100® coating: