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Solid Lubricant

Solid Lubricant

Solid Lubricant

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Any  help  with  this  problem  would  be  appreciated,
I'm  using  a  guillotine  to  cut  stacks  of  product.  we  presently  ues  a  Dow  Corning  (557)  silicone  dry  film  lubricant  for  the  guillotine  blade.  For  environmental  and  health  reasons  I  would  like  to  stop  using  a  spray  product.  Does  anyone  know  of  a  soild  silicone  based  lubricant  that  could  be  wiped  or  rubbed  on.  Thanks  in  advane  for  any  help.

RE: Solid Lubricant

I have had some experience with bearings in the past. There are many different types of bearings. (IE-ball, taper, single, double, needle, shielded, clutch, lock, slip,) to name a few.  They come in different sizes, Length, inside and outside diameters, as well as materials.  All manufactures have there on bearing numbers but most are ASA or Metric.  Try going to a Powertransmission store, they can give you catalogs on different types and sizes. Try this site www.powertransmission.com/ Good Luck

RE: Solid Lubricant

Sorry about the last post. Wrong forum.

RE: Solid Lubricant

How about getting away from silicone completely? Have you thought of graphite? It works quite well in low heat situations and can be dispersed into very small areas using plain rubbing alcohol as a carrier.

Good luck.

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