Polymer-housed cartridges
Match the housing design, resin, ceramic discs and sealing arrangement.
FAUCET CARTRIDGES / SEALS / THERMAL INTERFACES
Silicone greases
Lubricating silicone greases for faucet cartridges, pipe assembly and sealing rings, plus thermal silicone greases for electronic interfaces.
Material features
- Ceramic faucet cartridges
- Pipe assembly, seals and O-rings
- Electronic component-to-heat-sink interfaces
Selection criteria
- 01Contact materials and fluids
- 02Temperature, pressure and cycling
- 03Lubricant dose or thermal-interface thickness
FAUCET CARTRIDGES & SEALS
Lubrication inside a faucet
Ceramic cartridge inside a faucet
Illustrative cutaway exposing the stem, ceramic discs and seals directly beneath the handle.
Faucet valve stem & seals
A component view of the rotating valve stem, threaded body and O-ring interfaces.
Faucet cartridge & O-rings
Review assembly friction and compatibility with the actual seal material.
Thermostatic cartridges
Review adjustment sliding and multiple seal interfaces.
Valve & seal mechanisms
Match contacting media, seal materials and operating conditions to the exact grade.
Housing designs use different polymers, including ABS and POM. Confirm the actual resin grade, brass finish, ceramic and elastomer in the assembly. The resin of each pictured cartridge must be checked in its manufacturer’s documentation.
DRINKING-WATER APPLICATIONS
Water-contact grease approvals
Select the approved grade for the intended market, water temperature and component.
WRAS
Confirm the applicable grade and approval scope in the corresponding documents.
KTW
Documentation for materials in contact with drinking water.
ACS
Sanitary conformity documentation for drinking-water applications.
WaterMark
Certification documentation for plumbing applications.
PRODUCT SERIES
Product series by application
Lubrication and thermal interfaces
Application types
Select a grade for the actual role; faucet and seal lubricants and thermal-interface greases have different formulation requirements.
01
Lubricating silicone greases
Lubrication for faucet cartridges, pipe assembly, sealing rings, O-rings and valves. Review contact media, materials, operating torque and retention.
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02
Thermal silicone greases
Non-curing thermal-interface pastes between electronic components and heat sinks. Review thickness, thermal resistance and retention after thermal cycling.
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03
Seal & water-contact selection
Review O-rings, contacting fluids and the intended market against grade-specific compatibility documents.
Explore application & reviewLubricants for your application
Confirm composition, temperature range, viscosity or consistency, material compatibility and required registrations for the exact grade.
APPLICATION & SELECTION
Faucets, seals & thermal interfaces
Select silicone greases separately for faucet cartridges, pipe assembly, seals and O-rings, or electronic thermal interfaces. Lubricating silicone grease and thermal silicone grease serve different roles.
Ceramic faucet cartridges
Identify the sliding ceramic discs, valve stem, seal materials and water contact.
Evaluation focusCompare operating torque, retention after cycling, leakage and material compatibility.
Pipe assembly, seals & O-rings
Review pipe and seal materials, contacting fluid, pressure and application location.
Evaluation focusCheck insertion force, seal damage or swelling, and leakage after assembly.
Thermal silicone grease
Define the interface between the electronic component and heat sink, including gaps and applied thickness.
Evaluation focusEvaluate thermal resistance, required electrical insulation and retention after thermal cycling.
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Assembly & life testing
- Review interfaces
- Set the required function
- Compare dose & assembly
- Check life & performance
TECHNICAL REVIEW
Compatibility & thermal resistance
For numerical specifications, refer to the current grade-specific TDS.
- Material compatibility
- Test the actual combination of elastomers, plastics, ceramics and metals.
- Retention & water contact
- Check contacting water, temperature, pressure and cycling. Confirm any potable-water requirements against grade-specific records.
- Thermal interface
- For thermal grades, review thermal resistance, thickness, oil separation and pump-out.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of a faucet cartridge need review?
For a typical ceramic cartridge, review the sliding ceramic discs, valve stem and seals. Select using the actual materials, lubrication locations, dose and water-contact conditions.
Is silicone grease for pipe assembly an adhesive?
It is evaluated for assembly lubrication and seal protection. It is not presented as a substitute for pipe adhesive or thread sealant.
Are lubricating and thermal silicone greases the same?
They serve different roles. Faucet and seal grades are selected for motion, retention and compatibility; thermal grades for interface thermal resistance and thickness. Curing thermal adhesives are another material type.
DOCUMENTS & SAMPLES
Documents & evaluation samples
Request the information you need for product selection and internal evaluation.
Explore application requirements
Appliances & housing
Address appliance drive units involving food machinery, plastic gears, quiet motion and tactile feel.
Electronics & semiconductor
Organize bonding, sealing, thermal transfer and board protection around process and reliability needs.
Food & packaging
Confirm registration scope, washdown, temperature and contact potential for food and packaging equipment.