Ethyl silicone oil has extensive applications in low-temperature environments. Its advantages are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
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Application fields:
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Aerospace field: It can be used for various aerospace instrument bearings, miniature motor bearings, actuator gears, etc. In high-altitude and extremely cold environments, ethyl silicone oil can ensure the normal operation of these precision parts and ensure the accurate work of instruments and the smooth operation of mechanical structures. For example, in aircraft altimeters, airspeed indicators and other instruments, ethyl silicone oil, as a lubricating and protective material, can maintain good performance at low temperatures and ensure flight safety.
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Precision instruments in extremely cold regions: Suitable for precision instruments used in extremely cold regions such as the North and South Poles. In extremely cold environments, ordinary lubricating oils may solidify or their performance will be greatly reduced. However, ethyl silicone oil, with its excellent low-temperature resistance, can provide stable lubrication and protection for these precision instruments working in extremely cold environments, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the instruments.
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Automotive industry: It is also applied in some automotive parts used in cold regions, such as transmissions and differentials working at low temperatures. Ethyl silicone oil can maintain good fluidity and lubricity at low temperatures, reduce the wear of parts, and improve the performance and service life of cars in cold conditions.
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Advantage manifestations:
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Excellent low-temperature fluidity: The freezing point of ethyl silicone oil is lower than -70°C, and it can still maintain good fluidity at low temperatures. This means that in low-temperature environments, it can quickly reach the parts that need lubrication and form a uniform lubricating film, effectively reducing friction and wear. Even under extremely cold conditions of -70°C and below, ethyl silicone oil will not solidify or become too viscous, thus ensuring the normal operation of equipment.
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Good lubricating performance: At low temperatures, ethyl silicone oil can maintain good lubricating performance, and its lubricating effect is not affected by low temperatures. Compared with other lubricating oils, it can provide more effective lubrication protection for mechanical equipment at low temperatures, reduce the operating resistance of equipment, reduce energy loss, and improve the working efficiency of equipment.
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Outstanding chemical stability and oxidation stability: In low-temperature environments, ethyl silicone oil is not prone to chemical reactions and oxidative deterioration. This makes it able to maintain stable performance during long-term low-temperature use and will not affect its lubricating effect and service life due to chemical changes. At the same time, its excellent chemical stability also makes it compatible with many materials and will not cause corrosion or damage to the metal and non-metal parts of equipment.
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Low evaporation loss: Under low-temperature conditions, ethyl silicone oil has low evaporation loss. This means that it can maintain stable performance for a long time in low-temperature environments and does not need to be added or replaced frequently, reducing maintenance costs and workload.
