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Spinoff story
Bonded Lubricants
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
General Magnaplate Corporation manufactured another spinoff to food processing industry which involves dry lubricant. Lubricant is coating bonded to metal surfaces providing permanent lubrication and corrosion resistance. Adapted from the Skylab, Apollo, and Viking, this coating lengthens equipment life and permits machinery to be operated at greater speed increasing productivity and reducing costs.