Purpose-designed industrial lubricating waxes and wax emulsions deliver a clean, dry-to-touch surface while reliably protecting components against wear and corrosion. In many cases, long relubrication intervals, or even lubrication-for-life, are possible (application-dependent), helping reduce maintenance effort and downtime.
Lubricating waxes are not solid lubricants in the strict sense. They create a dry-to-touch film on prepared surfaces to provide reliable lubrication while reducing boundary and mixed-friction effects.
They typically consist of high-molecular synthetic hydrocarbons, selected additives and oil components (mineral oil and/or synthetic hydrocarbon), formulated to deliver controlled lubrication with a clean surface finish.
Wax emulsions differ in that they are water-based and contain emulsifiers. After application, the water evaporates and leaves a film that adheres reliably to the surface. Worth knowing: waxes become fluid above a specific temperature; the melting point depends on formulation and constituents.
Dry lubrication with specialty wax technology offers clear advantages where cleanliness matters. Unlike many greases that can attract dust and dirt, wax-lubricated surfaces stay cleaner, helping improve reliability in dusty environments.
Depending on the product, cold application is often possible, enabling wax to be applied to prepared or polished surfaces without additional aids. Lubricating waxes provide strong protection for components such as chains and ropes, and can also reduce assembly resistance, making it easier to press bolts, bushings or rivets into position.
They can also help eliminate squeaking on hinges and support smooth operation wherever industrial components run in frictional contact.
Wax emulsions are well suited for simultaneous, automated lubrication of large volumes of small parts. They can be applied efficiently by spraying or dip-spin coating, enabling fast and cost-effective coating of items such as screws and bolts, rivets, dowels, seals, sliding surfaces and plug-in connections. An integrated UV indicator can support quick quality control after application.
Developed for initial lubrication of steel chains, especially where chains are exposed to dust, dirt, lint, or direct water contact. Suitable for conveyor, drive and control chains operating under low load and chain temperatures up to 60 deg C in non-aggressive environments where long running times or lubrication-for-life can be achievable (application-dependent).
A versatile wax lubricant suitable for multiple industrial uses. It is registered as NSF H1 and can be used for lubricating food-industry components with incidental, technically unavoidable food contact. It has been developed for applications such as press fits, supporting easier pressing-in of pins, bolts and bushings, and is also suitable for metal forming processes such as deep drawing of CrNi steel, aluminium sheets, as well as threading and boring operations.
Waxes are often preferred when you need a clean, dry-to-touch surface that stays less prone to dust and dirt adhesion, while still providing protection against wear and corrosion (application-dependent).
Wax emulsions are water-based and leave an adhering film after the water evaporates, while lubricating waxes form a dry-to-touch film directly on the prepared surface.
In many cases, long relubrication intervals, and sometimes lubrication-for-life may be achievable depending on the application, environment and duty cycle.
They are commonly applied by spraying or dip-spin coating to coat high volumes of small parts efficiently.
Yes, there are NSF H1 registered options for applications with incidental, technically unavoidable food contact (where required).
Tell us your component type (chain/rope/small parts), environment (dust/water/chemicals), operating temperature, load/speed, and preferred application method (spray, dip-spin, bath). If food-grade is required, mention it. We’ll recommend the best-fit product family and application approach.