Vacuum Grease, Apiezon AP 100 Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease, Silicone Free Grease, Hydrocarbon, Pack of Five 50-Gram Tubes

Apiezon AP 100 Vacuum Grease - Product Overview:

The Apiezon AP 100 family of hydrocarbon high vacuum greases has been serving the market for many years and features products highly regarded worldwide for their quality, consistency, and excellent performance within vacuum applications. Apiezon AP 100 greases are silicone-free and highly resistant to creep, referring to the undesirable phenomenon traditionally associated with silicone-based lubrication products.

Apiezon AP 100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, Apiezon AP 100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases. Apiezon AP 100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures, generally within the range of 10 to 30 degrees Celsius. If you are seeking a grease capable of performing at temperatures above this range, we would reccommend Apiezon AP 101 or Apiezon H Grease as more appropriate for higher temperatures.

Apiezon AP 100 is an ultra-high vacuum lubricating grease with anti-seize properties, making this grease an effective protector and lubricant in ultra-high vacuum processes. The Apiezon AP 100 demonstrates an extremely low vapor pressure of 7 x 10^[-11] Torr at 20 degrees Celsius. It is recommended for use at ambient temperatures and does not suffer from the contamination problems commonly associated with silicone-based greases, specifically the 'creep' and 'carry over' phenomena. Apiezon AP 100 is relatively easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent, hydrocarbon or chlorinated solvents.

Apiezon AP 100 - Product Applications:

The unique properties of Apiezon AP 100 lubricating vacuum grease permit its frequent use in protecting stepping motors and gearboxes from corrosion and abrasion, particularly when subjected to high load conditions. Apiezon AP 100 is also used to prevent seizure in stopcocks, taps and small metal fast enings.

The 'creep' resistance of Apiezon AP 100 benefits scientific and semiconductor users alike. It helps to increase the accuracy of analytical techniques and improve yields in semiconductor manufacturing processes through contamination avoidance. In addition, the silicone-free AP 100 is used for surface coating applications where silicone contamination may otherwise lead to poor surface adhesion and incomplete coating.