Development of non-PFAS Based Greases:
Securing Performance with New Technology
Presented By:
Dr. Jason Galary, FUCHS
ABSTRACT:
As rules and regulations concerning perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) become more numerous and far reaching, the need for alternative technologies has become clear. FUCHS R&D has been preparing for this possibility for over 4 years now, and in 2024 began to implement the findings of this research in the development of non-PFAS based products offering equivalent or enhanced performance to PFAS-containing technologies. A discussion of where PFAS-containing greases are used, application requirements, and testing performance of non-PFAS alternatives will be presented.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Jason is the Senior Director of Research, Development, and Innovation at FUCHS Lubricants where he has over 20 years’ experience working in the lubrication industry. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics & Materials focused on Tribology. He has authored or co-authored over 20 Technical Research publications and presentations. Jason has been awarded the NLGI Author award for best Application Based Paper. His research interests currently include bearing lubrication, mechanical fretting, scuffing wear, vacuum tribology, and computational modeling of lubricants. Jason is a member of NLGI, STLE, SAE, ASME, and ASTM.