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Re: Lubricating Cylinders --YoYo lubricant?
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 5 Oct 1999 02:13:59 GMT
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peter renshaw <goon@battinc.com.AVOIDSPAMau>
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> Stefan
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> > I've noticed that some of my cylinders are a bit "sticky" or sound • like
> > they are grinding. The small cylinders and pumps have a lubricant
> > on them already.
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> > On a side note, I'd be careful about what kind of oil I put into • these
> > cylinders, since some plastics become "embrittled" over the years • with
> > exposures to hydrocarbons. I'm going to look into plastic mold • release
> > agents which I assume are better suited to ABS. You should be able • to find
> > these at hobby shops.
what about graphite powder? I use graphite powder for my bike
('Pressol': made by a german company in Neurnberg.) it has to be
applied regularly. Dont know about it's effects on plastics though.
Regs PR
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| Maybe it sounds strange, but you could use the lubricant people use for their YoYos. As Yoyos are made of different kind of plastics (ok - there are also wooden and metal ones) , there should be no problems i.e.: Your cylinders will survive the (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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