A smart method of preventing lubricants from creeping.
Safety and a long service life for assembly groups that are in contact with lubricants.
Functional principle:
Non epilamized surface
![Nicht epilamisierte Fläche](/images/tropfen_nicht_epilamisiert.gif)
![sehr starkes kriechen](/images/Sicherheitsfaktor_clip_image_002.jpg)
Drop of silicone oil after 24 hours at 85°C:
very severe wetting.
Epilamized surface
![Epilamisierte Fläche](/images/tropfen_epilamisiert.gif)
![ortsfeste oberfläche](/images/sicherheitsfaktor_clip_image002.jpg)
Drop of silicone oil on epilamized
surfaces remains absolutely fixed.
Parameters: 24 hrs., 85°C
Epilamization fixes lubricants.
![sehr starkes kriechen](/images/fraen_ohne_vorspann.gif)
The upper half of housing of a stepper motor is being epilamized. A drop of the test fluid (silicone oil) spreads our completely on the non treated surface. The drop stays fixed on the epilamized area.
![epilamschicht](/images/index_clip_image002_en.jpg)
The epilam molecules form a fluorine brush with oil-repellent properties. Oil can no longer creep over this "brush".
Benefits of epilamization:
The epilamization of component surfaces that are to be lubricated may prevent lubricant loss or starved lubrication.
Lubricants cannot creep up on epilamized surfaces. Sensitive components remain lubricant-free as a result, thereby preventing possible contamination or damage.