lubrication of platics

Bas · 7th January 2003, 01:29 PM

Can anyone tell me how to lubricate plastics and nylon gears from cd transport.

Cobra2 · 7th January 2003, 01:48 PM

Hi!
I usually use silicone spray (Automotive type) for lubing plastic / rubber, (but it can be too slippery for drive-belts).

Arne K
NORWAY

Bas · 7th January 2003, 01:53 PM

Now it's lubricated with a white grease can anyone tell me what that is?

SY · 7th January 2003, 01:57 PM

That's probably a lithium-based grease. A moly or graphite lubricant will also work well, though make sure any you use are not solvent-based- a lot of the aerosol lubricants are in a carrier that can degrade quite a few plastics.

mrfeedback · 7th January 2003, 03:38 PM

I have used Dexron ATF for fine gears and bearings for a decade and it works for me.
DO NOT USE Singer sewing oil or WD-40.

Eric.

peranders · 7th January 2003, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cobra2
Hi!
I usually use silicone spray (Automotive type) for lubing plastic / rubber, (but it can be too slippery for drive-belts).

Everyone, be very, very careful with silicone products! You can create a hell before you know it. Silicone (certain types) creeps everywhere!

mrfeedback · 7th January 2003, 04:17 PM

"Silicone (certain types) creeps everywhere!"
This is very good advice.
Silicone lubricants creep everywhere - they also evaporate and redeposit on things like CDP lenses.
ATF does not.

Eric.

Cobra2 · 7th January 2003, 05:01 PM

-is also a pest when entering connectors, switches, relays...
My use is very small / controlled.

Arne K

BTW, I also use ATF-oil, Mobil1 syntetic ATF...

Bas · 7th January 2003, 05:24 PM

The silicone seems not such a good idea. I would like to know where i can buy the factory used stuff.

TBethel · 8th January 2003, 06:04 PM

I believe the grease used is Lubriplate. It is the most common grease used on plastic gears and has been used for years.

7th January 2003, 01:29 PM	#1
Bas diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rotterdam Netherlands	lubrication of platics Can anyone tell me how to lubricate plastics and nylon gears from cd transport.

7th January 2003, 01:48 PM	#2
Cobra2 DIY ! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stavanger, Norway	Plastic / rubber lube... Hi! I usually use silicone spray (Automotive type) for lubing plastic / rubber, (but it can be too slippery for drive-belts). Arne K NORWAY

7th January 2003, 03:38 PM	#5
mrfeedback diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth, Australia.	Works For Me.... I have used Dexron ATF for fine gears and bearings for a decade and it works for me. DO NOT USE Singer sewing oil or WD-40. Eric. __________________ I believe not to believe in any fixed belief system.

7th January 2003, 04:17 PM	#7
mrfeedback diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth, Australia.	"Silicone (certain types) creeps everywhere!" This is very good advice. Silicone lubricants creep everywhere - they also evaporate and redeposit on things like CDP lenses. ATF does not. Eric. __________________ I believe not to believe in any fixed belief system.

7th January 2003, 05:01 PM	#8
Cobra2 DIY ! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stavanger, Norway	Silicone... -is also a pest when entering connectors, switches, relays... My use is very small / controlled. Arne K BTW, I also use ATF-oil, Mobil1 syntetic ATF...


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7th January 2003, 01:53 PM	#3
Bas diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rotterdam Netherlands	Now it's lubricated with a white grease can anyone tell me what that is?

7th January 2003, 01:57 PM	#4
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicagoland Blog Entries: 1	That's probably a lithium-based grease. A moly or graphite lubricant will also work well, though make sure any you use are not solvent-based- a lot of the aerosol lubricants are in a carrier that can degrade quite a few plastics.

7th January 2003, 05:24 PM	#9
Bas diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rotterdam Netherlands	silicone and other oil The silicone seems not such a good idea. I would like to know where i can buy the factory used stuff.

8th January 2003, 06:04 PM	#10
TBethel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Ohio Area	I believe the grease used is Lubriplate. It is the most common grease used on plastic gears and has been used for years. __________________ Acoustik Musik, Ltd. Room with a View Productions

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