Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers operate in demanding environments, facing exposure to the elements, temperature fluctuations, and frequent use. To maintain consistent performance and ensure safety, these chargers rely heavily on specialised lubricants.
Why Choose Krytox Lubricants for EV Charger Protection?
Dielectric Strength
Krytox lubricants are excellent electrical insulators, meaning they don’t conduct electricity. This property is crucial for components such as O-rings, seals, and interconnect springs within the charger, as they often sit near electrical connections. By using Krytox performance lubricants, you prevent electrical arcing or short circuits that could damage the charger or pose safety risks.
Water Resistance
EV chargers can experience significant temperature variations depending upon external weather conditions and environmental factors. Krytox lubricants excel in these fluctuating environments. They maintain their lubricating properties at both high and low temperatures, preventing components from seizing up or becoming stiff due to extreme cold or heat.
Wide Temperature Range
Krytox lubricants are designed to perform in a broad range of temperatures. Whether in freezing conditions or elevated temperatures, they maintain their effectiveness, ensuring that EV charger components operate smoothly and reliably.
Long-lasting Performance
A single application of Krytox provides a long-lasting layer of lubrication. This minimises friction within the charger’s mechanisms, reducing wear and tear and extending the lifespan of critical components.
Compatibility with Various Materials
Krytox lubricants are compatible with a wide range of materials commonly found in EV chargers, including plastics, metals, and rubber. This compatibility eliminates concerns about material degradation or incompatibility, ensuring all components work harmoniously.
Krytox GPL Lubricants for EV Charger Protection
Krytox GPL Lubricants are a family of high-performance PFPE oils and greases renowned for their exceptional stability and performance in extreme conditions.
Key Features of Krytox GPL Lubricants:
- High Temperature Stability: Krytox GPL lubricants maintain their properties and performance in a wide temperature range, from -75℃ to +260℃. This is crucial for EV charging stations, which can be exposed to various environmental conditions.
- Chemical Inertness: These lubricants are chemically inert, making them resistant to harsh chemicals, solvents, fuels, and oxidising agents. This ensures long-term reliability and minimal maintenance needs for components exposed to aggressive environments.
- Non-flammability: Krytox GPL lubricants are non-flammable, which enhances the safety of EV charging stations, especially in case of electrical faults or overheating.
- Low Vapour Pressure: Their low vapour pressure means Krytox GPL lubricants do not evaporate easily, reducing the risk of lubricant loss and contamination over time.
- Water and Oxygen Resistance: These lubricants are highly resistant to water washout and oxidation, making them ideal for outdoor applications where components are exposed to moisture and varying atmospheric conditions.
Applications for EV Charger Protection:
- Electrical Contacts and Connectors: Krytox GPL Lubricants can be used on electrical contacts and connectors to reduce wear and corrosion, ensuring consistent electrical performance and reducing the risk of connection failures.
- Switches and Relays: These lubricants provide reliable lubrication for switches and relays, ensuring smooth operation and longevity, even under high loads and frequent cycling.
- Seals and O-rings: Krytox GPL greases are used to lubricate seals and O-rings, enhancing their durability and maintaining their sealing properties in the presence of electricity, heat, and harsh environmental conditions.
- Cooling Systems: EV chargers often have cooling systems to manage heat dissipation. Krytox GPL lubricants can be used in pumps and valves within these systems, ensuring reliable operation and reducing maintenance needs.
- Mechanisms and Actuators: Moving parts within the charging stations, such as mechanical actuators, can benefit from the superior lubrication properties of Krytox GPL products, ensuring smooth and reliable operation.
Specific Products in the GPL Range:
- Krytox GPL 102: A low-viscosity oil used for light lubrication applications.
- Krytox GPL 103: a medium-viscosity oil suited for moderate load applications.
- Krytox GPL 105: A very high-viscosity oil for extremely high load applications.
- Krytox GPL 205 and GPL 206: Greases with medium and high viscosity oils, respectively, thickened with PTFE for enhanced lubrication and stability.
Antala Ltd: Your Premier Supplier of Krytox Lubricants
Krytox lubricants provide significant advantages for protecting and maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and safety of EV charging infrastructure. Their unique properties make them suitable for a wide range of applications within these systems, ensuring long-term performance and reduced maintenance needs in demanding environments. Antala Ltd., is your premier supplier of Krytox products. For more information regarding Antala’s e-mobility solutions, the Krytox range, or our full portfolio of industrial lubricants, contact us. Call +44 161 494 1345 to speak to the technical expert in your area.