Electrical

Synthetic lubricants formulated to protect and extend the operating life of electrical connectors, sensors and switch components.

Connectors benefit from lubrication, which is often a surprise to engineers. Connector lubricants are used to prevent wear, environmental corrosion, and fretting corrosion, micro-motion caused by vibration and thermal changes within the connector housing. By reducing the formation of metal oxide at the mated interface, a quality connector grease will extend contact life and keep resistance low.

Insertion force reduction has also become a major OEM challenge. Mating multi-pin connectors, sometimes in hard to reach locations, often requires significant force – creating the potential for incomplete mating, as well as repetitive-motion injuries for assembly workers. Synthetic based lubricants have been proven to reduce high insertion forces – without unacceptable increases in resistance.

Electrical connectors – NyoGel 760G

Fuel pump connector – Rheotemp 768G

High temperature electrical connector – UniFlor 8917

Door, Window and Seat connectors – NyoGel 760G

Tail light, trailer tow connectors – NyoGel 760G

Sensor accuracy and operating life of automotive sensors are directly related to the quality of the lubricant used on both sensitive electrical and mechanical components. To meet a broad range of design needs, we offer light, low-shear sensor greases for very low power applications; sensor lubricants with exceptional film strength to accommodate heat generated by resistance; thermally conductive lubricants that boost the accuracy of temperature sensors; and unique under bonnet sensor lubricants that withstand years of vibration, thermal cycling, temperature extremes, as well as salt spray, sand, road grit, and under bonnet fluids.

When electromechanical sensors or potentiometers break contact, signal is lost. To ensure continuous contact, choose a low-viscosity fluorinated lubricant. A more viscous lubricant may cause the contact to hydroplane, instead of remaining in contact with the resistor.

EGR temperature sensor – Rheotemp 768G

Bearings in throttle position sensors – UniFlor 8981R

Throttle position sensor – UniFlor 8950

Take a look the automotive electrical related articles below, including theory, test videos, product selection guides and case studies.

Electrical connector grease water resistance demonstration with Tribosyn 330

Electrical connector grease water resistance demonstration with Tribosyn 330

Water ingress protection is one of most common reasons for considering the use of a connector lubricant. The ‘go to’ grease in our range for moisture/water protection is Tribosyn 330. It should be noted that we have a range of connector lubricant products available for other connector problems such as…

Specialist electrical connector lubricants do not cause increased circuit resistance

Specialist electrical connector lubricants do not cause increased circuit resistance

One of the most common misconceptions we come across is that some electrical engineers think that using one of our specialist connector lubricants will cause extra circuit resistance/circuit impedance across a connector or circuit – this is not correct! As a number of customers ask this same question about possible…

ATV winch switch repair and relubrication-Case Study

ATV winch switch repair and relubrication-Case Study

ATVs endure harsh conditions, which put the machine and individual components to the test. The electrical components on an ATV are chosen for their durability and often are protected by Ingress Protection (IP) rated enclosures. Given enough time, it’s likely that with enough water, salt, dust, dirt, thermo cycling and…

Not Recommended-Conductive grease use on electrical connectors

Not Recommended-Conductive grease use on electrical connectors

A common question from a customer searching for an electrical connector grease to fix an electrical connector fault that has already occurred is, why not just use a conductive grease to fix the fault? A conductive grease is never recommended to fix an electrical connector problem; a dielectric grease is…

Fretting corrosion explanation (electrical connectors/connections)

Fretting corrosion explanation (electrical connectors/connections)

What is fretting corrosion? The symptoms are often thought of as ‘gremlins’ in the circuitry. In automotive and passenger cars, an engine management warning light appearing on the the dashboard can be the result of open circuit resistance, caused by fretting corrosion. The electrical connectors in a vehicle appear static…

Not Recommended-Silicone grease use on electrical connectors

Not Recommended-Silicone grease use on electrical connectors

Silicone oils are dielectric and so is silicone grease, silicone is generally low cost and widely available. However we do not recommend using any silicone based lubricant for use on electrical connectors or contacts. Why is this? It’s a fundamental disagreement in theory between ourselves and other companies that offer…

Electronic Parking Brake Switch Lubrication-Case Study

Electronic Parking Brake Switch Lubrication-Case Study

Small applications of synthetic grease are very important throughout a modern vehicle and the interior is no different. In this case study we will focus on an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) switch lubrication application; sometimes EPB devices are referred to as E-Brake. Throughout the interior of a vehicle, lubricants reduce…

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