Klüber lubrication

Klüber Lubrication – Coatings and Lubrication Systems

Although Klüber is primarily known for its high-quality lubricants, they also offer an extensive line of functional coatings, particularly bonded coatings (also known as anti-friction tribo-coatings ). These coatings provide dry, permanently bonded lubrication layers that offer various industrial benefits.

What are bonded coatings?

• Composition: similar to paint, but instead of pigments, these coatings contain solid lubricants such as PTFE, MoS₂ (molybdenum disulfide), boron nitride, graphite, and an organic or inorganic binder plus solvent (organic or water).
• Principle of operation: after curing, they form a thin, dry, adhesive lubricating layer that does not wash away or attract dirt – ideal for lifetime lubrication.

Key benefits

• Longer life & low maintenance: no re-lubrication required, reducing maintenance costs.
• Hygienic & safe: no leaks, suitable for environments where cleanliness is crucial (precision spatial applications).
• High temperature resistance: effective at temperatures >300 °C.
• Application to various materials: available for metals, plastics and even elastomers such as rubbers.
• Improved functionality: reduces stick-slip, noise, friction and makes assembly and disassembly easier.

Specific applications

• Metal & plastic components: at temperature ranges, high loads, UV exposure, vacuum environments.
• Rubber and elastomer applications: ideal for seals, O-rings, weatherstrips, gaskets to reduce friction, wear and noise.
• Automotive applications: for example, in door bolts, locks, springs, air conditioning systems, where whisper-quiet movement and long-term operation are important.

Known product variants through Coating Systems

A distributor (Coating Systems) lists some of Klüber’s typical bonded coatings:

• Klübertop TP 03-111 – PTFE-based, thermosetting coating providing low coefficient of friction, with no stick-slip behavior; heat-, chemical- and corrosion-resistant.
• Unimoly C 220 – MoS₂-based, hygro-curable coating, suitable for high pressure, vacuum applications, excellent adhesion to steel.
• Klübertop 06-111 – MoS₂-based, heat-resistant, good protection at high loads and corrosion.
• Klübertop TP 15-810 – Water mixable PTFE coating, fast drying, no VOC filter required, good resistance to oils and chemicals.
• Klübertop TP 39 N A/B – PTFE, two component, flexible, apply up to 70 µm, wide tempering range.
• Klübertop TG 05 N – Graphite-based coating with wide temperature range, low friction, anti-stick slip and corrosion protection.
• Klübertop TP 38-901 – Water-miscible coating for hygienic applications (NSF H1-registered, drinking water-approved); reduces mounting pressure by 40%.

Overview table – Klüber bonded coatings

Conclusion

Klüber Lubrication supplies advanced bonded coatings that function as durable, dry lubrication layers that reduce friction, increase service life, minimize maintenance and are suitable for harsh (hygiene-sensitive, high-temperature or mechanical) environments. Their wide range is designed for metal alloys, plastics as well as elastomers, with special versions for the food, drinking water and automotive industries.