PARAMUS, NJ – October 31, 2024 – Curtiss-Wright’s Surface Technologies Division, a leading global provider of highly engineered surface treatments and analytical services, is proud to announce Everlube Products, a business of Curtiss-Wright, has successfully transitioned all Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) raw materials to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compliant grades in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny on "forever chemicals." PFAS are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and have been termed ‘forever chemicals’ because of the time it takes our bodies to break them down. They are present in countless everyday items, including automotive, off-road vehicles, commercial aviation, chemical processing, and medical to semiconductor, aerospace, and defense. We are constantly exposed to them through what we breathe, touch, and eat, whether as end users or supply chain partners. Small but repeated exposures to PFAS can build up and eventually interfere with hormones, affecting a range of impacts from mood and sleep to blood pressure, metabolism, and reproduction.

With this transition, Everlube Products now meets both the US FDA's limit of less than 100 parts per million (PPM) and the European Union's more stringent limit of less than 25 parts per billion (PPB). The company's dry film lubricants are now fully aligned with these rigorous standards.

As part of its commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance, Everlube Products has also developed a completely fluoropolymer-free dry film lubricant, Everlube 6117, which an established OEM has thoroughly tested in the pump and valve industry. “Going beyond global regulatory standards and developing a fully fluoropolymer-free dry film lubricant is a significant milestone for Everlube® Products, and it reflects our dedication to offering high-quality, environmentally responsible solutions to our customers,” said David Rivellini, Vice President and General Manager of the Surface Technologies division.

About Everlube 6117

Everlube 6117 is a cutting-edge dry film lubricant designed explicitly for light-load applications. It effectively lubricates small-diameter fasteners and complies with strict US state regulations for 100% PFAS-free products suitable for potable water applications. This new product results from Everlube Products' continued investment in research and development, aimed at delivering advanced solutions that address both performance and environmental challenges. 

To learn more about Everlube Products:
https://everlubeproducts.com
To learn more about Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies Engineered Coatings :
https://cwst.com/our-services/engineered-coatings

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered,critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com..