CRC Industries Silicone Lubricants
CRC Industries Silicone Lubricants: Precision Protection for Every Application
CRC Industries has been engineering specialty chemical solutions since 1958, and their line of silicone lubricants represents decades of formulation expertise brought to bear on one of the most demanding lubrication challenges: keeping metal, rubber, nylon, and plastic surfaces moving smoothly without attracting dirt, causing staining, or breaking down under moisture and friction.
What Sets CRC Silicone Lubricants Apart
CRC's flagship offering in this category is the Heavy Duty Silicone Lubricant — a versatile aerosol formula engineered to eliminate the squeaking and binding that friction causes across a wide range of surfaces. CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Lubricant lubricates and eliminates squeaking and binding caused by friction, and is suitable for use on nylon, rubber, metal, and non-metal surfaces. That kind of material compatibility makes it a go-to choice for automotive maintenance professionals and dedicated DIYers alike.
The Heavy-Duty Multi-Use Silicone Lubricant lubricates and eliminates squeaking and binding of parts caused by friction, forming a thin, clean film that is water-resistant. This clean, clear film is a hallmark of silicone-based lubrication — it won't leave behind the greasy residue associated with petroleum-based products, which means treated surfaces stay cleaner over time.
Multi-Surface, Multi-Environment Performance
CRC's Heavy Duty Silicone Lubricant is ideal for lubricating and protecting wood, metal, and rubber surfaces, reducing friction and wear, and is designed to work in moist and harsh environments, providing long-lasting lubrication without attracting dirt or debris. Whether you're servicing garage door mechanisms, vehicle weather stripping, hinges, cables, or sliding tracks, the formula holds up where petroleum products can swell rubber or attract grime.
It also prevents rust, corrosion, and friction damage while maintaining smooth operation of machinery and equipment. For automotive applications especially, this corrosion-resistance makes silicone lubricants valuable in underhood and underbody environments where moisture exposure is constant.
A Brand Built on Chemical Engineering Depth
CRC Industries started on October 6, 1958 as a company called Corrosion Reaction Consultants, and its first product — CRC Corrosion Inhibitor — later developed into the iconic CRC 5-56. That heritage of formulation science underpins every product in their lineup today. CRC manufactures over 1,300 chemical MRO products for automotive, marine, mining, oil & gas, hardware, electrical, industrial, welding, and more markets. Within that expansive catalog, silicone lubricants occupy a focused niche: clean, non-staining, broad-compatibility lubrication that works where other lubricants simply can't.
For anyone maintaining vehicles, equipment, or machinery and looking for a reliable, mess-free lubricant that won't degrade rubber seals or attract contaminants, CRC's silicone lubricant solutions deliver the kind of consistent, chemically-engineered performance that has made the brand a trusted name across industries for over 65 years. Browse the full silicone lubricants category or explore everything CRC Industries has to offer.