Parker olube & Super Olube
ASSEMBLY LUBRICANTS FOR O-RINGS, SEALS, AND ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS
Performance Seals supplies Parker O-Lube and Super O-Lube assembly lubricants designed to support seal installation, reduce assembly damage, and help improve long-term sealing performance. These lubricants are commonly used during the installation of O-rings and other elastomeric sealing components in hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, and oil & gas applications.
Used correctly, assembly lubricants can help reduce twisting, pinching, abrasion, and installation-related damage—especially in dynamic sealing systems or tight assembly conditions.
WHAT ARE O-LUBE AND SUPER O-LUBE?
Parker Hannifin O-Lube and Super O-Lube are specialty assembly lubricants formulated for use with elastomer seals and O-rings during installation and operation.
These lubricants help:
- Reduce friction during assembly
- Minimize seal damage during installation
- Support proper seal seating
- Help reduce rolling or twisting of elastomers
- Provide temporary lubrication during startup or initial cycling
While both products serve similar purposes, they are formulated differently and may be selected based on the application environment, material compatibility, temperature exposure, or customer preference.
Key Takeaways
- Helps reduce installation damage to O-rings and seals
- Supports easier assembly in tight-tolerance applications
- Can help reduce twisting, pinching, and abrasion during installation
- Available for a wide range of industrial and sealing applications
- Material and media compatibility should always be reviewed before use
Olube
O-Lube is a silicone-based assembly lubricant commonly used for:
- General O-ring installation
- Hydraulic and pneumatic sealing systems
- Static and dynamic sealing applications
- Assembly environments where temporary lubrication is beneficial
It is widely used across industrial sealing applications and is commonly paired with many standard elastomer materials.
Super Olube
Super O-Lube is a non-silicone assembly lubricant designed for applications where silicone-based lubricants may not be preferred.
Common considerations include:
- Applications sensitive to silicone contamination
- Certain paint, coating, or finishing processes
- Customer or specification-driven lubricant restrictions
- General seal assembly and installation support
Material compatibility should always be verified based on the specific elastomer and operating environment.
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Assembly lubricants should always be evaluated for compatibility with:
- Elastomer material
- Operating temperature
- Media exposure
- Pressure conditions
- Regulatory or cleanliness requirements
Common elastomer families used with assembly lubricants include:
- NBR / Nitrile
- HNBR
- FKM / Viton®
- EPDM
- AFLAS®
- Silicone
- FFKM
