Aviation
Nye's lubricants for the Aviation industry were designed to improve the functionality, reliability and longevity of bearings, gears, hinges, o-Rings and other components from take-off to landing.
When the aircraft is in flight, primary flight controls need to activate as desired by the pilot . Lubricating airframe components with a corrosion-inhibited, synthetic hydrocarbon grease designed for high speed, wide temperature conditions will ensure proper long-term function and maintenance-free operation of these critical flight systems.
Shimmy Damper - Fluorocarbon Gel 880
O-Ring/Seal - Uniflor ™ 8512S
Primary Flight Controls Wing Flap Bearings - Uniflor ™ 8961MT
| Product | Chemistry | Temperature Range | Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUOROCARBON GEL 880 | Dimethyl Silicone/PTFE | -40 to 200°C | A heavy viscosity grease with excellent water resistance and mechanical stability under a wide temperature range. |
| UNIFLOR 8512S | PFPE/PTFE | -50 to 225°C | A medium viscosity grease with excellent chemical resistance, thermo-oxidative stability, and low vapor pressure. |
| UNIFLOR 8961MT | PFPE/PTFE | -80 to 200°C | A medium viscosity grease intended for components where low torque is critical. |
The instrumentation and adjustment controls found in an airplane cockpit require lubrication to ensure long-term protection from corrosion and consistent, reliable operation. The right synthetic lubricant should enable mechanisms to slide, push or flip smoothly, while also imparting the optimal feel or control feedback for the pilot’s interface to a wide range of mechanisms and switch designs, including levers, dials, slides, push buttons, etc.
Cockpit Instruments
Shaft/Tachometer Generator - Uniflor ™ 8961MT
Potentiometer - Fluorocarbon Gel 711-1
Connector Harness - Rheotemp™ 768G
Glass Panel Display - OCK-451
Avionic Control
Electrical Connector - NyeTact® 571H-10
Joystick & Yoke - NyoGel® 774
Series O-Ring/Seal - Uniflor ™ 8961MT
Switches - Uniflor ™ 8950 & Uniflor ™ 8980
| Product | Chemistry | Temperature Range | Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTRUMENT GREASE 711-1 | Diester/PTFE | -70 to 150 °C | A light viscosity grease where good lubricity and low volatility is required |
| NYETACT 571H-10 | PFPE | -54 to 250°C | A 10% dispersion of a perfluoroether lubricant in a perfluoroalkane solvent for electric connectors and sliding electrical contacts where low contact force, electrical arcing or airborne contamination of traditional grease are a problem. |
| NYOGEL 774 | PAO/Silica | -30 to 120°C | A medium viscosity grease intended for mechanical components requiring a light amount of damping. |
| RHEOTEMP 768G | PAO-AN/Polyurea | -40 to 175 °C | A medium viscosity grease for electrical contacts that lowers insertion force and protects against fretting. |
| UNIFLOR 8950 | PFPE | -90 to 225°C | A light viscosity oil possessing excellent oxidation resistance, plastic and elastomer compatibility and resistance to aggressive chemicals. |
| UNIFLOR 8961MT | PFPE/PTFE | -80 to 200°C | A medium viscosity grease intended for components where low torque is critical. |
| UNIFLOR 8980 | PFPE | -65 to 250°C | A medium viscosity oil intended for precision instruments, sensors, potentiometers, actuators and bearings requiring low torque. |
Aircraft engines must withstand a wide range of temperatures and operate at high altitudes. Components, including the lubricant, must be compatible with aviation fuels and resist corrosive fuel system vapors. Unique fluorinated synthetic lubricants, that are inherently inert, are ideal for this kind of operating environment. In addition to staying fluid at very low temperatures, their superior thermo-oxidative stability prevents high-temperature oxidation and varnishing even at continuous temperatures of 250°C, while also resisting aggressive chemicals and fuels.
Fuel System Valve/O-Ring - Uniflor ™ 8921
Fuel Control Actuator & Bearings - Uniflor ™ 8921, Uniflor ™ 8980 and Uniflor ™ 8981
Bearings in High Speed Rotating Oscillatory Pivot - Rheoplex 6000HT
| Product | Chemistry | Temperature Range | Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEOPLEX 6000HT | Ester-AN/Sodium Soap | -40 to 150°C | A medium viscosity grease designed for high speed rolling element bearings fortified with wear additives. |
| UNIFLOR 8921 | PFPE/PTFE | -65 to 250°C | A heavy viscosity grease with excellent chemical resistance, thermo-oxidative stability and low vapor pressure. |
| UNIFLOR 8980 | PFPE | 65 to 250°C | A medium viscosity oil intended for precision instruments, sensors, potentiometers, actuators and bearings requiring low torque |
| UNIFLOR 8981 | PFPE/PTFE | -65 to 250°C | A heavy viscosity grease ith excellent chemical resistance, thermo-oxidative stability and low vapor pressure. |
Passenger seating and storage systems can benefit from a thin film of lubricant applied to interior component hinges and slides, to reduce noise generated by vibration and friction in the aircraft cabin while engines are running. In most instances, the actuation of these interior components are operated by passengers when pulled into their open positions. The right lubricant will stay in place and ensure a quality sound and tactile feel. Passenger electronic interfaces and entertainment systems rely on lubricants to ensure electrical connections have long-term protection from corrosion and fretting wear.
Cabin
Interior Components & Recliner Mechanisms - Uniflor ™ 8172
Hinges/Slides - Uniflor ™ 8512
Seat Tray & Personal TV Hinges - NyoGel® 774
Series Seat Belt Latches - Fluorocarbon Gel 836A
Pressure/Oxygen Valve O-Ring - L-Phen-100K
Galley
Food Preparation Compartment - Fluorocarbon Gel 880FG
Food Preparation Equipment - Uniflor ™ 8921A
Electrical
Sliding Switches - Rheotemp™ 763G
Overhead Lighting Connectors - NyoGel® 760G
| Product | Chemistry | Temperature Range | Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUOROCARBON GEL 836A | Dimethyl Silicone/PTFE | 40 to 200 °C | A very heavy viscosity grease intended for potentiometer shaft damping |
| FLUOROCARBON GEL 880FG | Dimethyl Silicone/PTFE | 40 to 200 °C | A viscosity grease with excellent water resistance and mechanical stability for applications where incidental contact with food is possible. |
| NYOGEL 760G | PAO/Silica | -40 to 135°C | A medium viscosity grease for electrical contacts that offers good water resistance and fretting protection. |
| NYOGEL 774 | PAO/Silica | -30 to 120°C | A medium viscosity grease intended for mechanical components requiring a light amount of damping. |
| RHEOTEMP 763G | PAO-AN/Polyurea | -54 to 175°C | A medium viscosity grease designed for high-speed applications. |
| UNIFLOR 8172 | PFPE/PTFE | -45 to 225°C | A light viscosity grease with excellent plastic and elastomer compatibility and resistance to aggressive chemicals. |
| UNIFLOR 8512 | PFPE/PTFE | -50 to 225°C | A medium grease with excellent chemical resistance, thermo-oxidative stability, and low vapor pressure. |
| UNIFLOR 8921A | PFPFE/PTFE | -65 to 250°C | A heavy viscosity, NSF H1 grease with excellent chemical resistance, thermo-oxidative stability, and low vapor pressure. |
