# Dry lubrication

It acts as a solid lubricant in applications where oils or greases cannot be used.

Family: Lubrication applications

## Processes
- Dry lubrication

## Challenges
- Liquid lubricant failure
- Seizing / scoring
- Oil contamination

## Advantages
- Works without a liquid film
- Thermal stability
- Multiple presentations (powder, aerosol, or paint)

## Limitations
- Not a hydrodynamic oil lubricant
- May stain light-colored surfaces
- Performance depends on surface preparation and reapplication

- [Applications](https://esgraf.com/en/applications)
- [Alternate](https://esgraf.com/aplicaciones/lubricacion-seca)