PDD Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 A while ago I was at a training event and was recommended a type of lubricant for moving lights which was a 'dry' lubricant, not oil based, and therefore would not attract dust/particles after use. I've tried searching (not a good idea searching for 'lubricant'!), but can't for the life of me remember what it was called. Hopefully people here will know? Apparently it is readily available from RS. Edit: Just had another quick search through RS and I think it was 'PTFE Powder' that I was recommended. However, there are still several choices on RS, and none are a powder-based (although how a powder is a lubricant, not sure), so can anybody point me to a specific product like this that they use? Apologies for my ignorance! Something like this perhaps, or this one which says it's temperature resistance which I guess is important! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Usually a silicone based oil.I'd imagine that the best option would be to check the manual for your specific movers. For example, the first one I came across in my file of manuals was a Mac 500 which states:Use only Martin silicone lubricant, P/N 37302003 (500 ml) or P/N 37302004 (200 ml, in applicator bottle), to lubricatethe MAC 500/EThere are also powders which are lubricants - these can be a lot less messy to apply/use, and can be brushed on to moving parts.They become a paste when compressed (eg between moving parts or your fingers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDD Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'd imagine that the best option would be to check the manual for your specific movers.Very helpfully, the manual just says "use a suitable lubricant". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'd imagine that the best option would be to check the manual for your specific movers.Very helpfully, the manual just says "use a suitable lubricant".Which movers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDD Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Does it matter? Coemar ProSpot 250 and ProWash 250's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy jackson Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I use this from the local diy shop, however I'm not too sure how it will behave in movers, I only use it on the geriatrics. probably not the sort of reply you were looking for! andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhammar Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Dry lubricants are usually graphite based, either as a fine dust or applied together with something that evaporates. Look at thisor nut sauce which is a fine graphite powder in an applicator. /J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmeh Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi I have always tended to use Electrolube ULL on movers and it has seemed to work very well. All the bestTimmeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOwen Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Teflon based sillicon lubricants seem to be the lubricant of the moment. Don't use three in one unless you want a smoke machine as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinE Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 As well as temperature requirements the other problem is degradation of plastics and rubber which many oils and greases will do! RS do a PTFE powder spray in an aerosol which is in a solvent that evaporates to leave a whitish powder. Its expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM13 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Rob got it right, The chap from the RSC recommended a PTFE spray, essentially teflon in a can, I got some just after the conference and very good it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDD Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 So this one? Doesn't matter it's flammable and says keep away from sources of heat? Or is that just in it's stored form? Again, apologies for ignorance. A definitive RS part number would be most welcome. Or this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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