IKV have been supplying special lubricants for electrical contacts for many years with the range covering a multiple operation and environmental factors. This has given us a high level of expertise in this area in conjunction with the ability to provide solutions adapted to customer requirements.Benefits of using the correct IKV lubricant are as follows:

• Reduction of operating temperatures and temperature variation for both external sources of heat and temperature rises capable of forming electric arcs.
• Extension of switch life.
• Prevention of contamination – chemical influences such as water, sulfur, nitrogen compounds generating insulating layers.
• Improvements in signal quality due to an improvement in surface conditions.
• Smoothing of rough surfaces to improve the contact area thereby preventing arcs and formation of high resistance oxide.
• Porosity of materials – materials which may be penetrated by water.
• Reduced pressure – applied to parts with contact & return forces of springs to define the viscosity of the lubricant at operating temperature.
• Compatibility with all materials including contacts and housing materials – plastics, rubbers & metals.
• Smoother movement of the switches.
• Silicone free.