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Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37924345 added 03-10-2011 4:47 AM by larrymoencurly in Tech Support
It's almost always lithium-based grease, but sometimes it's silicone-based, in which case you should clean off all the old grease because mixing different types can sometimes result in a hard crust...
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37926853 added 03-10-2011 7:20 AM by larrymoencurly in Tech Support
Auto parts stores and real hardware stores (True Value, Ace, etc.) sell lots of different greases, including many from Lubriplate (assembly lube is OK). TV-radio parts supply houses, hobby...
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37910793 added 03-09-2011 2:45 PM by laloram in Tech Support
Looked around, looks like this is what you should use. Molycote PG75
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37988157 added 03-12-2011 2:16 PM by Dr. J in Tech Support
lithium grease huh.... auto parts stores sell that in a spray can for about $5. Do you need grease though? Or oil? I understand the difference, but I've transitioned to a simple oil in outdoor...
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37925785 added 03-10-2011 6:30 AM by LiquidRetro in Tech Support
Where could I find either of these 2 specialty greases locally? I know auto parts stores has Lithium Grease but would they also have the others? How about a Hobby/RC shop? Any other ideas? Keep in...
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
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Post #37909763 added 03-09-2011 2:09 PM by LiquidRetro in Tech Support
I have a scanner that has a motor that seems to be dying maybe. It is a gear motor and drives plastic looking gears (my guess is they are nylon) . They have some grease on them but its pretty dirty....
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
0 Score 8 Replies 70,662 Views
Post #37994343 added 03-12-2011 8:50 PM by callpocket in Tech Support
Generally, on plastic gears you want lithium grease because it doesn't contain petroleum. Petroleum greases, oils and vaseline will have a bad effect on plastic gears -- seems to start the degrading...
Lubrication for Plastic Gears
Thread created 03-09-2011 by LiquidRetro
0 Score 8 Replies 70,662 Views
Post #37995621 added 03-12-2011 9:59 PM by larrymoencurly in Tech Support
I'd worry about using spray lubes in a scanner or printer because the carrier solvent can let the aerosol travel far from the spot you want to lube. Applying the lube with a toothpick or Q-tip, as...

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