NVH Applications Guide and Resources

Elastomer body seal Door, hood, and trunk seals, requiring excellent surface wetting, low volatility, and prevention of NVH or stick-slip issues Sunroof weather stripping Elastomer seals with exterior exposure, requiring stick-slip reduction and resistance to contamination and washout

Headrest Posts Exposed sliding contacts between metal and plastic require a lifetime lubrication, NVH prevention, and broad useful temperature range Interior Surface NVH Prevention of NVH and stick-slip caused by close contact of unlike materials, including synthetic leather, ABS, and PC-ABS Seatbelt Mechanism Safety system requiring lifetime lubrication over wide temperature range to maintain easy user operation Sun Visors Contacts between plastic and metal requiring lifetime lubrication and broad useful temperature range

Air Vents Partially exposed plastic contacts requiring lifetime lubrication for both NVH reduction and to allow easy system operation. Black color grease preferred to conceal lubrication points Instrument pane Mechanical springs and pinch points requiring consistent performance over wide use temperatures to maintain easy driver operation Seat mechanism Mechanical systems requiring lifetime lubrication for NVH reduction and easy driver operation. Preference for lubricant with low migration and excellent lubricity

Airbag spring Safety systems requiring lifetime lubrication with consistent viscosity over specified use temperatures Brake pedal assembly Mechanical springs and pinch points requiring consistent performance over wide use temperatures to maintain easy driver operation Cup-holder spring Spring mechanism requiring low migration and contamination resistance Door handles / latch mechanisms Mechanical components requiring vibration damping, contamination resistance, and broad useful temperature range Gear shifter Concealed mechanical systems requiring NVH reduction and smooth operation over specified use temperatures Interior hinge and latches Mechanical components requiring excellent lubricity, low migration, low volatility, and broad useful temperature range. Examples would include: center console, glove compartment, media door Mirrors Gears and controls requiring wide temperature lubrication and broad material compatibility Steering systems Mechanical system requiring lifetime lubrication, NVH prevention, and smooth operation over wide use temperatures