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The V-728 was a proprietary blend created for Amerex but our supplier has placed such large volume order requirements on us we would have had to stock a multi year supply. We did some more R & D and found that Visilox V-711 has all of the same lubrication and protection qualities and is readily available.
1. Be satisfactory for use @ – 65° to + 170° F.
2. Be reasonably resistant to dilution by Halon 1211.
3. Be reasonably easy to apply.
4. Inhibit corrosion of lubricant coated metals.
5. Be compatible (not degrade) o-rings and seals.
6. Be economical in price considering the application.
7. Come in a convenient package or dispenser.
Visilox 711 performed satisfactorily in all of our tests. The appearance is white translucent. Stated temperature range – 40° to + 400° F. (no problem in our -65° F. tests). Visilox 711 is a water repellant, chemically inactive compound. It is a noncorrosive and radiation resistant good lubricant for plastic and rubber parts such as o-rings.
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Description
For many years Amerex has been recommending and offering Visilox V-728 for sale as a preferred o-ring lubricant. It worked well for us in the factory, particularly on halon extinguishers and apparently from the number of 5 ounce tubes sold, it is working well for you in the field. The decision to use the silicon type lubricant was based upon o-ring and chemical agent supplier advice as well as a good deal of experimentation in our R & D lab.The V-728 was a proprietary blend created for Amerex but our supplier has placed such large volume order requirements on us we would have had to stock a multi year supply. We did some more R & D and found that Visilox V-711 has all of the same lubrication and protection qualities and is readily available.
Amerex lab and floor manufacturing test perameters – Lubricants must satisfy the following:
1. Be satisfactory for use @ – 65° to + 170° F.
2. Be reasonably resistant to dilution by Halon 1211.
3. Be reasonably easy to apply.
4. Inhibit corrosion of lubricant coated metals.
5. Be compatible (not degrade) o-rings and seals.
6. Be economical in price considering the application.
7. Come in a convenient package or dispenser.
Test results:
Visilox 711 performed satisfactorily in all of our tests. The appearance is white translucent. Stated temperature range – 40° to + 400° F. (no problem in our -65° F. tests). Visilox 711 is a water repellant, chemically inactive compound. It is a noncorrosive and radiation resistant good lubricant for plastic and rubber parts such as o-rings.
ISO 14001