8mm Forum: Silocon Spray instead of Alvania RL2

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Posted by Yannis Anastasopoulos (Member # 768) on February 10, 2007, 02:29 AM:

Hello to everybody here!
I have an Eumig Mark S 807D and i was wondering if it will be ok to use Silocon Spray instead of Alvania RL2 to grease the plastic gears.

Thank you in advance!

Posted by David Pannell (Member # 300) on February 10, 2007, 03:22 AM:

Hello Yannis and welcome to the Forum. Have fun here. [Big Grin]

Whilst silicone based lubricants are fine for plastic and nylon gears, a spray lubricant will be too thin for gears. A silicone grease would be more appropriate, otherwise you will have to lubricate more often; and it could find its way into areas which should be kept dry.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Posted by Yannis Anastasopoulos (Member # 768) on February 10, 2007, 05:09 AM:

Thank you David!

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