Chemours Introduces Krytox FPG 028 Performance Lubricant

Nov. 10, 2016
Krytox FPG 028 performance lubricant is designed for use in aircraft and supporting equipment. Krytox FPG 028 is MIL-PRF-27617 TYPE IV specified and has AFPET/PTPT approval.

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, introduces its new Krytox FPG 028 performance lubricant designed for use in aircraft and supporting equipment. Krytox FPG 028 is MIL-PRF-27617 TYPE IV specified and has AFPET/PTPT approval. It is a smooth, buttery, perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based white grease thickened with a special, high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thickener. It was developed to operate over a wide temperature range (–73 to 204 C; –99 to 399 F)) and to be resistant to hydrocarbon fuel, liquid oxygen and a variety of other chemicals. Krytox FPG 028 operates well under severe conditions and can be used for bearings and gears, and as a lubricant for O-rings and elastomers. The Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 7GFT8 to The Chemours Company. Krytox FPG 028 is available in 50 and 100g syringes, 8-oz. tubes, and 1.76-lb. cartridges.

“Our Krytox industrial lubricants have been developed with some of the world’s most demanding mechanical applications in mind,” said Jennifer Bricker, Global Product Manager. “With its superior performance in extreme conditions and exceptional longevity, Krytox FPG 028 is ideal for a variety of military and commercial aircraft. It is a welcome addition to our portfolio of formulated greases for safety, reliability and reduced maintenance.”

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) helps create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through the power of chemistry. Chemours is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations. Chemours ingredients are found in plastics and coatings, refrigeration and air conditioning, mining and oil refining operations and general industrial manufacturing. Our flagship products include prominent brands such as Teflon, Ti-Pure, Krytox, Viton, Opteon and Nafion. Chemours has approximately 8,000 employees across 35 manufacturing sites serving more than 5,000 customers in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Chemours is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC. For more information please visit chemours.com or follow Chemours on Twitter at @chemours.