EVERLUBE® PRODUCTS ACHIEVES PFAS COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSITION TO PTFE GRADES AND LAUNCHES FLUOROPOLYMER-FREE DRY FILM LUBRICANT
PARAMUS, NJ – October 31, 2024 – Curtiss-Wright’s Surface Technologies Division, a leading global provider of highly engineered surface treatments and analytical services, is proud to announce Everlube Products, a business of Curtiss-Wright, has successfully transitioned all Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) raw materials to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compliant grades in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny on “forever chemicals.” PFAS are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and have been termed ‘forever chemicals’ because of the time it takes our bodies to break them down. They are present in countless items used every day including automotive, off-road vehicles, commercial aviation, chemical processing, and medical to semi-conductor, aerospace and defense. We are being exposed to them constantly through what we breath, touch and eat, whether as an end user or supply chain partner. Small, but repeated, exposures to PFAS can build up and eventually interfere with hormones, affecting a range of impacts from mood and sleep to blood pressure, metabolism and reproduction.
With this transition, Everlube Products now meets both the US FDA’s limit of less than 100 parts per million (PPM) and the European Union’s more stringent limit of less than 25 parts per billion (PPB). The company’s dry film lubricants are now fully aligned with these rigorous standards.
As part of its commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance, Everlube Products has also developed a completely fluoropolymer-free dry film lubricant, Everlube 6117, which has been thoroughly tested by an established OEM in the pump and valve industry. “Going beyond global regulatory standards and developing a fully fluoropolymer-free dry film lubricant is a significant milestone for Everlube® Products, and it reflects our dedication to offering high-quality, environmentally responsible solutions to our customers,” said David Rivellini, Vice President and General Manager of the Surface Technologies division.
About Everlube 6117
Everlube 6117 is a cutting-edge dry film lubricant specifically designed for light load applications. It serves as an effective dry lubricant for small diameter fasteners and complies with strict US state regulations for 100% PFAS-free products suitable for potable water applications. This new product is the result of Everlube Products’ continued investment in research and development, aimed at delivering advanced solutions that address both performance and environmental challenges.
Commitment to Sustainability and Compliance
Everlube® Products remains committed to providing sustainable solutions that meet global regulatory requirements. By transitioning to PFAS-compliant materials and developing innovative products like Everlube 6117, the company is leading the way in creating a safer, more sustainable future for its customers and the environment.
To learn more about Everlube Products:
https://everlubeproducts.com/
To learn more about Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies:
https://cwst.com/
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 8,600 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
