Damping Greases
Controlled tactile resistance and mechanism damping — automotive interior, electronics and design
High-viscosity greases designed to create a controlled, smooth resistance to movement in precision mechanisms. This is not a conventional lubricating grease — its primary function is to add a quality feel (smooth touch, controlled opening, damped closing) to automotive interior, consumer electronics and medical equipment mechanisms. Viscosity can be adjusted between 100,000 and 30,000,000 cSt for different damping levels. High-viscosity silicone or PFPE base depending on plastic compatibility. Shin-Etsu (Japan) and Molykote dominate the market — a real opportunity for a European alternative at competitive prices.
Specifications
Custom formulation available
Characteristics
- Adjustable viscosity 100,000–30,000,000 cSt — customisable tactile feel
- High-viscosity silicone or PFPE base depending on application
- No phase separation — stability for years in closed mechanisms
- Odourless and uncoloured — does not stain plastic surfaces or finishes
- Compatible with ABS, POM, PP plastics and seal elastomers
Typical applications
- Gloveboxes, console covers and lids in vehicles — smooth opening
- Buttons, adjustment wheels and controls in consumer electronics
- Adjustment mechanisms in seats and rear-view mirrors
- Syringes and medical devices — controlled plunger resistance
- Watch mechanisms, cameras and precision optics
Sectors
Key advantages
- Turns an ordinary mechanism into a premium quality one
- Very high margin — Shin-Etsu and Molykote sell it at luxury prices
- High volume in automotive — every car has dozens of mechanisms
- Key differentiator in automotive OEM and interior tenders
- Easy to apply — precision syringe or automatic applicator
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Our technical team can send you the safety datasheet, provide evaluation samples or study a specific formulation for your process.