Full Version: Silicones for lead screws?
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12]
24 Dec 2006
To: varn (VARNCO) [#11] 24 Dec 2006
If the dry spray is cryogenicly processed Teflon, it too can't be beat. I had an application where even light camera oil made a pulley not fit on a shaft. The dry Teflon worked without changing the dimensions.
I am sure there is a very good silicon oil out there, I just do not know its name. Ask them which one they recommend.
When a grease is recommended Super Lube would be my choice.
EDITED: 24 Dec 2006 by HARVEY-ONLY
From: John (JOHN-BEVINS) [#13]
26 Dec 2006
To: varn (VARNCO) [#9] 26 Dec 2006
Hi Varnco,
This is in reply to your Sept 22 message. Sorry I have not replied until now.
I went looking for silicon sprays and there are a number of them out there and they were not all the same. I paid a good amount of money for this machine and I want to use the best.
I called Vision regarding what I should use. They use a silicon spray made by 3M. You will have to call them to get the exact part number. Don't let them tell you that you can use just any silicon. Tell them you would like the part number off the can that they use.
I called 3M to get some and they would not sell it to me, that product is not allowed in California. Real bummber.
I hope this helps you,
John Bevins
EDITED: 26 Dec 2006 by JOHN-BEVINS
From: varn (VARNCO) [#14]
26 Dec 2006
To: John (JOHN-BEVINS) [#13] 26 Dec 2006
Thanks for the info.
I just bought super lube... grease, gel, spray, and oil.
Harvey swears by it, and looking at some specs on it and reviews people swear by it.