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.
Vehicle interior trim noise can by very annoying. A private/retail customer had an issue with their car door which was generating a creaking sound while the vehicle was in motion. The customer contacted us for advice and used the AC F-27 product on various hard plastic contact points in the…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
There are many advantages to using the LIP Antifriction Coating products but there are some important process related challenges that need to be considered by customers/users. One of the common issues is the separation or settlement of the fluid/liquid like products within the range. The AC612/21 antifriction product is the…
A number of our customers choose to purchase the LIP Antifriction Coating products in pen applicators, most notably the 40ml felt pen. If an application is temporary, purchasing the pen applicators in bulk is not an issue. If the product application is longer term then purchasing the LIP Antifriction Coatings…
The LIP Antifriction Coating range is ideal for automotive interior trim noise prevention and elimination. Often we are asked to prove the range is effective when applied to vehicle interior trim parts. We are very confident that the products meet customer performance and durability expectations and refer customers for independent testing with…
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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