Ejector Pin Grease Enables Optimal Molding Environment

Slide Products Inc.’s clear, high-temperature Super Grease is a unique formulation that offers a remedy in fighting contamination, discoloration of parts and helping to avoid premature replacement of molds/machines. Thixotropic properties offer stability during sudden temperature changes. The paintable, clear, non-yellowing formula works for medical and food grade plastic parts as Super Grease is NSF certified in such environments.

 Moving components within the mold have tight tolerances for optimum performance. Attempting to combat a gumming issue quickly with an inferior or generic greasing spray may provide temporary relief but could eventually create sticky parts and potentially cause considerable downtime.

When servicing a poorly greased mold it’s critical to use the correct product as soon as possible. It’s also important to note that mixing different compounds (such as a petroleum-based versus synthetic) can exacerbate problems.

Slide factory representative, Jeff Lewis recalls an unpleasant situation that occurred where a machine became unstable due to inadequate lubrication and ended up taking five hours to resolve. It had been shipped without being properly lubricated and then seized up when started:

“I remember having to sit on the floor for hours with a polishing stone, straightening and re-polishing the pins just to ensure the machine would be ready and available for production in the morning,” says Lewis.

Super Grease holds real-time benefits across multiple molding and mold making daily challenges. It contains PTFE with no silicones and will not bleed out. The product is available in aerosol and non-aerosol choices that include 3-oz. tubes, 14-oz. tubes, 7-lb. cans, 35-lb. cans and 400-lb. drums.