Mako-Lube Automotive
Company Profile
Premium Quality European manufactured products Well established and extensive product range
UK Independent family owned business Lubricant manufacturers Specialist manufacturers
Unrivalled PortfolioBased in Manchester UKWorking Experience with Kluber, DuPont, Interflon, Rocol, Bel-Ray, Fuchs
Nearly 50 years lubrication management experienceTargeting Kluber, Interflon, Rocol, DuPont, Bel-Ray, Nye Lubricants, Lubcon, Certified Lubricants
Seat Mechanisms
Electrical Devices
Cables
Universal Joints
Steering Column
Braking Systems
Clutch Systems
Alternators
Connectors Door Handles
Headlamp Inserts
Sunroofs
Sintered Bearings
Window Seals
Seating
INTERIOR
UNDER BONNET
EXTERIOR
DRIVE TRAIN
Suspension
Bushings
Fan Bearings
EGR Valves
We offer special lubricants and coatings for a very wide variety of applications on vehicles and in production line maintenance Our group customers include:
Automotive Lubricants & Coatings
The basics…greases are made up of a base oil, a thickener & additives.We have a full range of high efficiency, performance greases based on mineral & fully synthetic base oils used by many automotive manufacturers and suppliersStandard & special greases with different thickeners from lithium, calcium, barium complex, aluminium complex, sodium and many others for various applicationsAdditives are included to enhance performance and to address the application parameters. For example where a lubricant is needed to prevent corrosion, assist with extreme pressure/loads, extreme temperatures and high speeds or where water resistance or anti wear are issues.
Speciality greases
GREASE = 100 %
More Common
Less Common
BASE OIL +(70 – 95%)
SYNTHETIC OILSDialkylbenzène
Polyalphaolefins
Esters
Polyglycols
Silicones
Perfluoropolyethers
Polyphenylethers
THICKENER + (3 – 20%)
SIMPLE SOAPS Lithium
Calcium
Sodium
Aluminium
Barium (rare)
INORGANICBentone
Silica
Polyurea
PTFE & others
ADDITIVESCorrosion inhibitors
Anti wear
Extreme pressure
Antioxidant
Polymers
Anti copper
Solid Lubricants
Colourings
Friction Modifiers
Metal powders
ADDITIVES (0 – 10%)
COMPLEX SOAPSCalcium
Lithium
Aluminium
Barium (rare)
MINERAL OILS
Paraffinic
Naphthenic
Composition of Greases
Some grease application examples
Seating – mechanisms, controls, cables and noise reduction. Plastic compatible greases – low/high temperatureDoor and sunroof systems – Handles, window regulators/mechanisms, actuators, pivots…Switches – electrical contact greases and mechanical applicationsUnderbonnet – fan bearings, alternator bearings, EGR valves – high temperatures, durability
Vehicle RefinementEliminating trim squeaks and rattles on
any type of interior trim component and compatible with all substrate materials, plastics, rubber, metals, leather etc. We also have anti friction coatings and
lubricants for use as a slip coat for door and window seals, sunroofs & weather-strips to reduce friction, wear and very importantly noise and judder.
Assembly Aids
Our products are used as assembly aids on :-Coolant HosesWindow seals & weather-stripsFuel hosesO rings, gaskets & other sealsAir conditioning systemsPlastic clipsBushingsComplete range of fluids, gels & dry film lubricants to aid
component assembly and decrease assembly effort & process time, they are compatible with most materials used.
Production Line Maintenance
Synthetic lubricants which can be used to extend component life, reduce downtime and unscheduled maintenance in:-
Paint oven conveyorsTrolley wheelsHigh temp’ conveyor chainsE-Coat line – bath/washer chains
Dry Film LubricantsThese products are:-
Water or solvent based, dry film coatingsBased on PTFE, Graphite, MoS2, Boron
Nitrite or other solid lubricants and a binder A thin film of a low friction ‘paint’ or coatingIdeal for ‘B’ surface interfacesRequire ‘drying time’ or curingThe most commonly known dry film lubricants
are Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2 or Moly), PTFE, and Graphite however there are many others.
Application Examples
Application Examples – Window Regulator
Application Description
Window lift regulators Window regulator guide mechanisms Cable to drive wheels
Application Requirements
“China Desert Sand “ Test Min & Maxi Temperature requirements (-
40 to + 90°C) Lifetime – durability tests Water resistance tests Materials compatibility (plastics, metals..) Noise elimination
Lubrication Points
Application Examples – Window Regulator
Problem
Ratio of Cost to Technical Perfomance were main criteria to meet demands of major Automotive OEM’s
Guarantee to supply continuity of special of Customer packaging needs for future
Product
PAO based grease with good low temp torque and compatibility with plastics
Lubrication Points
Application Examples – Dynamic Seals
Application Description
Dry lubrication (interior and exterior) of a dynamic seal, with a low coefficient of friction.
Application RequirementsDecrease of friction coefficient Dry product Compatible with seals FPM /ACM
(VITON/ Rubber Polyacrylic). Water BasedThe lubricant has to be maintained even
with the handling before the assembly. The lubricant should not trap dust.
Application Examples – Dynamic Seals
Problem
The customer wanted a water based product.
The lubricant has to be efficient, no migrating, and compatible with rubbers
Product
Dry film coating
Lubrication Points
Application Examples – Automotive Seating
ProblemThe customer required durable
solution to various noise & friction related quality issues.
Compatibility with all materials including plastics, rubber & leather and a wide operating temperature range (-40◦C to 120◦C)
Product
PFPE oil (on leather trim) PAO/Lithium grease (on headrest
inserts) Low temp PAO/Lithium greasse (on
headrest inserts)PFPE oil (on headrest stems)
Lubrication Points
Application Examples – Starter Switch
Application Description
Used on three slides on a starter switch.
Application Requirements 300 000 cycles 28 000 cycles at. 40 °C 75 000 cycles at 85 °C Compatibility with ABS casing Compatible with POM runner Compatibility with silicone membrane Compatibility with polycarbonate
button membrane (non visible)
Application Examples – Starter Switch
ProblemThe customer needed a product which would be compatible with multiple materials in particular polycarbonate.
Product enduranceTo reduce noise and the force required to depress the button (reduced from 8.5N to 6N).
Product
PAO/Lithium Low temp grease
Application Examples – Electrical Controls
Application Description
Lubrication of electrical controls with varying operational requirements such as on/ off contacts, signal amplification and push activation/ deactivation.
Electric window locks & adjustersSide mirror regulators
Application Requirements50 000 cycles
Application Examples – Electrical Controls
ProblemThe customer needed a product which would facilitate 50000 operations.
Be compatible with multiple plastics including in particular polycarbonate.
Wide operational temperature range (minimum -40◦C to +85 ◦C
Inhibition of oxidation to copper
Product
PAO/Lithium (polycarbonate compatible)
Ester/Lithium (where polycarbonate absent)
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