hakeemz Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 as title says..i have been using gt85 on my machine about every 6 months..mostly on chrome carriages that carry the spindle shaft thingy back and forth (and sideways) but each time i noticed pre applied grease on a long threaded bolt that runs parallell to these and didnt touch it as didnt have a clue as to what kind of grease it is..looks like its time to refresh it as it looks a bit dry now..machine wasnt moving as smoothly and freely so i cleaned and applied gt85 as usual but would like to put some grease on the said part too .. any suggestions welcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hakeemz Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 thanks mate..now to google to find out who sells it..i remember ordering sg85 white grease from sks for my bicycle,..they didnt jave it in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Microwhite Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Whooa!!! Let's identify what you are going to put grease on - sounds like you mean the lead screw - black screw thread that runs parallel to silver bars. On IS200 these are designed to run dry regardless of whether there is grease on them now. A dry lubricant - silicon or PTFE from Halfords is good. Certain types of grease will damage the rubber washer inside the lead screw nut - you would think it has done the trick but will come back to bite you when the lead screw nut fails and starts jamming the axes. If you're not sure what to do email me your phone number and I'll ring back. Happy engraving Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 thanks merv..appreciate you help..this is exactly the part i meant which seems to have grease on it, this has fairly gone now as over the time i have cleaned chrome bars and around it and applied ptfe to chrome bars..my number is in the pm i sent you thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hakeemz Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 it was covered in white grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gray Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I found some of this in the cellar. I can't even remember how I came to have it. It might be what you need. If Merv gives it the OK I'll send it too you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 a can of easy slide and wales , a few jokes spring to mind anyhow..thanks gray..lets see what merv thinks of this stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Leave it son. Leave it. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutheshoe Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 a can of easy slide and wales , a few jokes spring to mind anyhow..thanks gray..lets see what merv thinks of this stuff.. we dont need lube in wales better to do it dry nicer feeling of resistance then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Microwhite Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi All Back in circulation briefly!! Yes gray the silicone compound can, looks good - haven't used it myself but always keen to learn of alternative names for products so that these can be shared about. helicopterrob - this is a nylon / plastic lead screw nut that runs on a teflon covered (when new!) steel lead screw - best to run dry if possible to keep swarf ingression to a minimum and prolong its working life. The rubber washer in the lead screw nut is the crucial part so any lubrication used must not attack this item. Always good to share ideas / knowledge with you guys Can anyone help by sourcing new rubber washers for these lead screw nuts - I've had no luck to date as they are a specialised type - aim being cost of a washer minimum, cost of lead screw nut - ouch!! Thanks Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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