Molykote Anti-Friction Coating Services
High-performance Molykote coatings engineered for clean lubrication, reduced friction, and long-term durability in aerospace, defense, and precision industrial components.
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High-Performance Molykote Coatings for Critical Applications
Molykote coatings are dry-film, anti-friction systems designed to reduce wear, prevent galling, and improve sliding performance without the use of oils or greases. These coatings contain micronized lubricants, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), graphite, PTFE, and other solid lubricants, suspended in a durable resin binder.
MIL applies Molykote coatings to exact specification, ensuring consistent film build, exceptional adhesion, and reliable lubrication under demanding operating conditions.
Molykote Coating Highlights
- Reduces friction and wear under load
- Provides clean, dry lubrication
- Resistant to dust, dirt, and fluid contamination
- Ideal for metal-to-metal sliding or threaded interfaces
- Performs in extreme temperatures and pressure
- Enhances corrosion protection
- Compatible with complex geometries and tight tolerances
- Applied according to MIL, AMS, and OEM specifications
How Molykote Coatings Work
Step 1 — Surface Preparation
To achieve optimal adhesion and performance, MIL prepares components through:
- Degreasing and precision cleaning
- Abrasive blasting (if required by spec)
- Masking of critical surfaces
- Surface activation for maximum coating integrity
Step 2 — Coating Application
Molykote coatings are applied using tightly controlled methods to ensure uniform dry film thickness and consistent lubrication performance. These coatings:
- Reduce friction under static and dynamic loads
- Support bearing surfaces, fasteners, and threaded assemblies
- Prevent seizing, galling, and fretting
- Remain stable where oils or greases break down
Step 3 — Curing & Film Formation
Parts are thermally cured to activate the resin binder and solid lubricants, creating a durable, well-adhered coating capable of withstanding:
- High loads
- Repeated cycling
- Elevated temperatures
- Harsh environmental exposure
Step 4 — Inspection & Verification
MIL inspects all coated components for:
- Dry film thickness
- Adhesion
- Coverage uniformity
- Surface appearance and integrity
- Specification compliance
Why Work With MIL for Molykote Coatings?
Decades of Experience Applying Anti-Friction Coatings
MIL has extensive experience applying lubricating coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components—ensuring consistent quality, tight tolerance control, and spec adherence.
Proven Performance in Harsh Operating Environments
Molykote systems provide clean, durable lubrication where oils or greases cannot be used, including:
- High-temperature assemblies
- Vacuum and space environments
- Contamination-sensitive mechanisms
- Long-cycle or maintenance-free applications
Seamless Integration With Complementary Processes
Many components require multiple steps such as chem film, anodizing, NDT, or additional coatings. MIL’s one-stop-shop model reduces handling, lead time, and risk of misprocessing.
Trusted by Aerospace & Defense OEMs
For 82+ years, MIL has built a reputation for doing the hard, spec-driven work that requires precision, consistency, and flawless documentation.
Applications & Industries Served
Component Types
- Fasteners and threaded hardware
- Sliding shafts and bushings
- Bearings, pins & linkages
- Actuator components
- Precision assemblies requiring clean lubrication
- Wear surfaces in engines, landing systems & mechanisms
Industries
- Aerospace & defense
- Space systems
- Industrial automation
- High-performance mechanical assemblies
- Medical and specialized equipment
Frequently Asked Questions About Molykote Coatings
Molykote is a family of dry-film, anti-friction coatings containing solid lubricants designed to reduce wear, prevent galling, and improve sliding performance.
The coating forms a solid-lubricant film that prevents metal-to-metal contact, reducing friction under load—even where traditional lubricants would fail.
Common substrates include:
- Steel and stainless steel
- Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Titanium and nickel alloys
- Precision machined assemblies
Dry film thickness is usually 0.0001″–0.0004″, depending on the specific formulation and application requirements.
Yes. Molykote is often applied over:
- Anodize
- Chem film
- Primers
- Metallic ceramic coatings
Molykote is the superior choice when:
- Clean lubrication is required
- Parts operate at high temperatures
- Traditional lubricants attract contaminants
- Long-term, maintenance-free function is needed
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