In principal, lubrication is about separating opposing surfaces. Oils and greases achieve this separation by using fluids to form films. However, fluid film formation can be prohibited in applications where extreme temperature and load conditions exist. Often solid lubricants are used to provide lubrication in these environments; they create lubricating films by adhering to surfaces, rather than forming films in the way that fluids do. The characteristic and material properties of solid lubricants provide many benefits in extreme temperature and load applications. These benefits can be realized when using solid lubricants as singular lubricating products or in synergistic combination with traditional oil and grease lubricants. Solid lubricants can be used as additives in oils and greases, but in extreme conditions their concentration may not be enough to achieve high performance. In these environments, products with high concentrations of solid lubricants, typically referred to as anti-seize pastes and anti-friction coatings, have been proven to be very effective. Chad Chichester, of Dow Corning Corporation, will discuss the technical aspects of these products. Mr. Chichester will explain how they work, how they can help solve lubrication problems and how they can improve performance in the face of increasing equipment demands. Concerned with reducing total cost of ownership? Need to manage life cycle costs and improve reliability and maintainability? Want to know how to extend re-lubrication intervals? Anti-seize pastes and antifriction coatings can help.