Squeaks & Rattles

Automotive interior noise prevention products (also known as Squeaks and Rattles) such as antifriction coatings and synthetic lubricants for all the typical material combinations that are generating vehicle trim noise.

We offer a range of water-based anti-friction coating eliminates and prevents automotive interior trim noise and squeaks and rattles. A high-performance range of anti-friction coating is suitable for a variety of applications including ABS plastic. Automotive speciality lubricants to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

We also offer odourless, colourless synthetic lubricants for application components, hinges, and slides to eliminate or reduce the noise generated by vibration and friction. To ensure total compatibility with plastics, PFPE-based lubricants are sometimes preferred.

Squeaks & Rattles related technical articles and case studies below. Also consider visiting the dedicated product website for LIP Antifriction Coatings (opens in new tab).

Take a look at the various articles below for theory, product selection help and case studies.

Lubricant Additive overview

Lubricant Additive overview

There are a variety lubricant additives that we have the ability to include in our grease formulations. Note that we describe our additives, we use terminology relating to the benefit of the additive rather than than giving details of the chemical way in which the benefit is achieved; we don’t…

Pour Point test (ASTM D-97)

Pour Point test (ASTM D-97)

The purpose of the Pour Point test is to help define the lowest operating temperature for an oil. During this relatively simple test, the temperature is slowly reduced and it is noted at what point the fluid becomes too viscous to flow. Some times Pour Point is referred to as…

Eliminating automotive interior trim noise problems-Antifriction Coatings introduction

Eliminating automotive interior trim noise problems-Antifriction Coatings introduction

Automotive trim interior noise (a.k.a. squeaks & rattles) can be a major quality concern for automotive manufacturers and their tier one and two suppliers. The perceived value of a vehicle can be negatively impacted by interior trim noise problems. Our range of water based Antifriction Coatings are the cost effective…

Lubricants and possible plastic or rubber compatibility issues

Lubricants and possible plastic or rubber compatibility issues

If you are trialling the use of a grease or oil in a prototype device then you will appreciate how crucial lubricants can be; extending the functional life of components, improving the tactile feel of customer operated controls…the reasons to include a lubricant are many and well worthwhile. Before you…

What is grease?

What is grease?

What constitutes a grease? There are three main components that make a grease, base oil, thickener (sometimes called gellent) and an additive package. Making a grease is thought to be like extreme cooking and in the video, we tried to give an insight into the almost bewildering options and permutations…

Why choose a grease rather than an oil?

Why choose a grease rather than an oil?

Why should you choose a grease rather than an oil, if you have the choice? There are some simple or practical reasons and some more chemical advantages. First and foremost, a grease will ‘stay in place’. How good a grease is at staying where it has been applied is down…

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