ball joint under high temperature environment

[tonyche]

Anyone has used a ball joint under high temperature environment? (about 1000F). The normal ball joint use lubricant which will vaporize under such high temp. Is there any self lubrciated ball joint availabe? Hope it can survive under such a high temp.

Any suggestions?

 

[machmech]

Hello tonyche

I googled high temp grease and this link among many others came up ,

http://www.lowerfriction.com/htemp.asp?gclid=CI6s9P2N4IQCFSb4Pgod7zELlw

That is some big time temp for a ball joint maybe you can change out the grease for this super grease.

Just an idea, Chuck

 

[tonyche]

it is awesome. Any ball joint vendor uses this high temp grease? maybe have to ask them to try it.

 

[unclesyd]

Check the Therm-O-Plate products (110 and 220). These are Boron Nitride Products I’ve used for service in your temperature range.

http://www.socousa.com/showprod.asp?cid=14&type=cat&id=2

 

[Screwman]

Tonyche,
You better check on the steel used in the balls. Most commercial ball joints use either a medium carbon or low alloy that will temper at about 850-900 range.
For extended service at 1000 degrees you will likely have to have parts made with some sort of high temp alloy. A286 comes to mind first.

Dick