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Lubrication of the printer
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:30 pm
by hugoharfield
Hello my name is Hugo, I'm from Argentina and I'm using the Google translator because my English is not very good.
I want to ask the group which is the best lubricant for the movable parts of the printer. Thank you very much and I'm answering some questions.
A greeting.
Re: Lubrication of the printer
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:43 pm
by baalder
Do not know what is the best.
But i use ceramic gun-oil.
It is gives a thin dry layer. No adhesion of dirt etc.
Use it for other purposes normally.
Works for me!
Re: Lubrication of the printer
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:52 am
by hugoharfield
Thank you very much Baalder for your response. I am using graphite powder and I do not know if it is correct.
Re: Lubrication of the printer
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:21 am
by Harry_D
- For the rods of my cartesian printer, I use a light machine oil, commonly referred to as "sewing machine oil".
- For the gears & bearings on my (larger) delta printer, I use thinly applied vaseline grease.
Hope this helps?

Re: Lubrication of the printer
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:02 am
by wirlybird
I use, sparingly, Super Lube Oil W/PTFE.