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Intermittent-Fault Protection


Reduce fretting corrosion on electrical terminals to prevent costly intermittent faults

Save time and trouble with Molykote® brand specialty lubricants. Good terminal contact lubrication can help you prevent fretting corrosion, eliminate difficult-to-diagnose intermittent faults, resulting owner complaints and costly warranty repairs.

Dependable intermittent-fault prevention for electrical connectors

Reduce the potential for intermittent faults
Protecting connector terminals from fretting corrosion can reduce the potential for intermittent electrical faults. Molykote specialty lubricants:

  • Reduce sliding friction to help contacts connect with lower force
  • Displace and seal out moisture, fluids and dirt
  • Absorb the effects of micro-motion, vibration, and thermal expansion and contraction
  • Bond to terminal metals, do not migrate or bleed out, maintain long-term lubricity and corrosion protection
  • Are compatible with connector metals, elastomers and adhesives
  • Facilitate easy connector assembly and disassembly

Learn more about Molykote lubricants for automotive electrical/electronics applications.

Reduce fretting corrosion with good contact lubrication
Prevent the buildup of oxidized insulating debris on connector terminals. Good lubrication can help you avoid:

  • Corrosion caused by micro-motion, vibrations, thermal cycling and poor connector terminal contact
  • Increasing electrical resistance as the corrosion builds and spreads
  • Switching from tin-plated terminals, which are most susceptible to fretting corrosion, to more expensive metals
  • Intermittent faults on low-current signal circuits
  • Overheating, melted terminals and open circuits on high-current power circuits

Get the innovative lubricants and support you need for protection against electrical system intermittent faults.

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    In addition to specialty sealants, elastomers and lubricants, we also offer more material options for other automotive electrical and electronic applications.

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Connector seals and gaskets
Sealing grommets and strips
EV cable insulation
Electrical system lubrication
Other automotive electrical/electronic solutions

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Molykote® Lubricants for Electrical Applications (PDF)
Molykote® Anti-Friction Coatings Selection Guide (PDF)
Molykote® brand Selector Guide for Automotive Lubricant Applications (PDF)

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Dielectric silicone gel can be used to encapsulate and insulate connectors, sensors, actuators and automotive system control modules to protect them from harsh operating conditions.

Learn more about the properties and performance advantages of silicone gels and other specialty materials from Dow Corning.


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