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Increasing coeff of friction on wet steel

Increasing coeff of friction on wet steel

Increasing coeff of friction on wet steel

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I need to increase the coefficient of friction of wet steel on steel temporarily. I am looking at the application of a tackifier resin emulsion.

Ed

RE: Increasing coeff of friction on wet steel

Have you looked at the substance known as 'sex wax' used by the surfing community? It allows them to gain some grip on a GRP surfboard, maybe it would work in your application?
 

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