Patents Assigned to LaFrance Manufacturing Co.
  • Agglomerated die casting lubricant
    Patent number: 6291407
    Abstract: A lubricant for use in lubricating the shot sleeve of a machine for die casting molten metals is in the form of agglomerated particles. The particles have an inorganic high pressure lubricant agglomerated, with a binder material and with an organic material. The solid lubricant is resistant to dusting, caking and breakage, can be fed through an automatic dispensing machine, and combines inorganic and organic materials to achieve excellent lubrication properties. The product has low flash and low smoke release into the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: LaFrance Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Mary R. Reidmeyer