Assembly Lubricants
Assembly Lubricants
Assembly lubricants for OEM Parts
McLube® offers a diverse line of assembly lubricants and insertion aids for metallic, elastomeric, polymeric, and composite parts. Our assembly aids help to reduce injuries, prevent damage to parts during assembly, and increase the overall efficiency of manufacturing operations.
McLube® also engineers custom-formulated assembly aids to achieve specific process and supply chain goals. Continue reading for more information or contact McLube® for help with selecting the ideal assembly aid for your line.
Coatings for OEM Parts
Temporary Lubricants
Benefits of McLube
Applications
Indicator Dyes
Coatings for OEM Parts
McLube® enhanced slip and high-slip assembly aids offer the maximum degree of lubricity and maintain excellent lubricity for extended periods of time when properly applied.
Coatings for OEM Parts
Lubricity will be maintained for extended periods of time allowing tier suppliers to coat parts before shipping to OEMs for assembly. Pre-coated parts will arrive ready for easy assembly. These lubricants may also be applied immediately before assembly occurs.
Temporary Lubricants
Temporary Lubricants
While lubricants aid assembly of parts, lubricity post-production can cause rolling, disconnects, part deformation, and even injuries. McLube® temporary lubricants provide a low coefficient of friction for easy insertion/assembly but lose lubricity when dry to avoid unwanted slip post-production.
Benefits of McLube
- Dramatically reduced assembly force
- Non-staining and non-swelling
- Help reduce stress-related injuries
- Contribute to assembly line efficiency gains
- Help prevent damage to parts during assembly
Applications
Common Applications
O-rings, gaskets, hoses, wire jacketing, bearings, seals, plugs, window seals, mechanical seals, door seals, weather stripping, mounts, bushings, insulators, sleeves, and automated assembly equipment.
Industries Served
Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Machinery, Wire and Cable, Hose and Tube, Consumer Appliances, Construction, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Mining, Medical Devices, and Food Processing
Indicator Dyes
Upon request, we may add a red, blue, or ultraviolet indicator dye to any of our assembly aids for easy, visual application confirmation.
Featured Assembly Lubricants
| Product | Base | Type | Features | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
McLube® 396UV |
Water |
Enhanced |
Advanced wetting, contains UV indicator |
O-rings, grommets, seals |
|
McLube® 413 |
Water |
Temporary |
Reactivated with water |
O-rings, gaskets, and grommets. |
|
McLube® 414 |
Water |
High Slip |
PFAS-free, general purpose assembly |
Rubber lubricant |
|
McLube® 419 |
Water |
Enhanced |
Advanced wetting and longevity |
Recommended for O-rings |
|
McLube® 419 NF |
Water |
Enhanced |
PFAS-free, enhanced wetting |
Weather stripping, O-rings |
|
McLube® 1127 |
Water |
Temporary |
PFAS-free, biodegradable. Tacky when dry. |
Parts prone to unseating. |
|
McLube® 1149 |
Water |
High Slip |
Silicone-free and PFAS-free. Dilutable. |
Rubber lubricant/ anti-tack |
|
McLube® 1800E |
Water |
High Slip |
Dilutable and long-lasting. |
Weather stripping, O-rings |
|
McLube® 1800E9A |
Water |
High Slip |
PFAS-free, dilutable, long-lasting |
Weather stripping, O-rings |
|
McLube® 1720L |
Solvent |
Specialty |
Fast-drying, semi-permanent |
Aerospace specification |
* All McLube® products for assembly applications are not listed on this page. McLube® offers many more assembly aids and lubricants. If you do not see the McLube® product you currently use, this does not mean it has been discontinued. Contact Us to inquire about a product that is not listed above.
** OEM Specification Note: Many McLube® products carry OEM specifications with manufacturers around the world. Purchasers must use caution when sourcing McLube® products for automotive and OEM specifications. McLube® products are proprietary, non-commodity formulations only available from McGee Industries and trusted distributors. Products that do not bear the “McLube” brand name are not manufactured to our material, manufacturing, and quality specifications despite similarities in numerical designations. McLube® is a registered wordmark and tradename of McGee Industries, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
