Dry & Solid Film Lubricant Coating Services
Low-friction, wear-resistant dry film lubricants applied for high-reliability aerospace, defense, and industrial components requiring durable, uniform performance under load.
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High-Performance Solid Film Lubricant Capabilities
Dry and solid film lubricants provide controlled friction, enhanced wear resistance, and long-term performance where traditional wet lubricants are impractical or insufficient. MIL applies these coatings with precision, ensuring compliance with complex MIL-spec and OEM requirements.
Coating Types & Capabilities
- Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) dry film lubricants
- PTFE-based solid film coatings
- Graphite-based dry films
- Low-friction, anti-galling finishes
- Corrosion-inhibiting lubricant coatings
- Controlled thickness, uniformity & adhesion
How Dry / Solid Film Lubricant Coatings Work
Step 1 — Surface Preparation
Achieving proper adhesion and friction control begins with correct substrate preparation. Depending on the spec, this may include:
- Abrasive blasting
- Chemical pretreatment
- Anodize or chem film undercoats
- Cleaning and masking for precision areas
Step 2 — Coating Application
Dry film lubricants are applied as thin, uniform layers that bond to the substrate. These coatings:
- Reduce metal-to-metal friction
- Limit galling and seizing
- Extend component service life
- Perform in extreme environments
Typical film thickness ranges from 0.0002″ to 0.001″, depending on the application.
Step 3 — Controlled Curing
Parts are cured according to the coating specification to ensure:
- Full film hardness
- Wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Stable, predictable coefficient of friction
Step 4 — Inspection & Quality Validation
MIL validates coating performance with:
- Coating thickness measurement
- Adhesion verification
- Visual inspection
- Gloss/appearance checks as required
- Documentation for aerospace, defense, and medical requirements
Why Choose MIL for Solid Film Lubricant Coatings?
Expertise in Spec-Driven Lubricant Systems
MIL interprets and applies complex dry film coating specifications, ensuring correct materials, thickness, curing, and verification steps.
Reliable, Repeatable Low-Friction Coating Performance
Every process is controlled, documented, and validated, ensuring consistency across large batches and complex part geometries.
One-Stop Processing for Multi-Step Finishing
Dry film lubricants are often applied after anodize, chem film, or prime/paint. MIL performs these processes in-house, reducing lead times and handling risks.
Trusted by Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers
For 82+ years, MIL has delivered mission-critical processing trusted by OEMs, Primes, and top-tier machine shops requiring exceptional reliability.
Applications & Industries Served
Component Types
- Fasteners & threaded hardware
- Sliding or mating components
- Actuator and valve components
- Gears, shafts, pins, bushings
- Aerospace mechanisms requiring controlled friction
- Wear-prone assemblies operating under load
Industries
- Aerospace & defense
- Space systems
- Medical & surgical instruments
- Industrial automation
- Power generation
Frequently Asked Questions About Dry & Solid Film Lubricant Coatings
A solid film lubricant is a thin, bonded coating, often MoS₂ or PTFE-based, that reduces friction and wear when conventional lubricants cannot be used.
Dry films are ideal when:
- Parts cannot be re-lubricated during service
- Heat or environment causes oil/grease to break down
- Clean, contamination-free operation is required
- Uniform low-friction properties are needed
Most coatings range from 0.0002″–0.001″, depending on the coating system and specification.
Yes. Epoxy primers, anodize, and chem film are commonly used as underlayers to enhance adhesion and corrosion resistance, MIL performs all steps in-house.
Yes. MoS₂-based coatings are among the most common dry film lubricants MIL processes.
Please provide:
- Drawing and material
- Coating specification & revision
- Any masking requirements
- Quantity and required turnaround
MIL reviews the full spec tree to ensure all process steps are captured.
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