Can white lithium grease be used on plastic gears?

Lithium-based lubricants are used in cars and machinery in general. It’s not advisable to use them on plastic parts. As lithium is based on petroleum, it tends to speed up rubber and plastic components decay.

What is the best lubricant for plastic gears?

Typically, lubricants based on silicone, PFAE (perflourinated), most synthetic hydrocarbons (SHC or PAO), or mineral oils work well with plastics.

Can you use lithium grease on gears?

No, you cannot; you must use lithium 0 weight grease, double-zero weight is too free-flowing and may not lubricate the gears properly.

What kind of grease is safe for plastic?

Lubricants based on silicone, perfluorinated PFAE, mineral oils, and synthetic hydrocarbons (SHC or PAO), typically work well with plastics.

Can you lubricate plastic gears?

Most plastic gears are capable of running without lubrication or can be embedded with lubricating materials (such as graphite, silicone, or PTFE). However, some operating conditions benefit from, or even require, lubrication.

What is a good lubricant for plastic on plastic?

silicone
Lubricants with silicone or PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) are best for use on plastic surfaces. PTFE is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water, so lubricants containing it are effective in damp conditions. Silicone lubricants make surfaces ultra-slippery while repelling water.

How do you lubricate plastic to plastic?

Lubricants based on silicone, perfluorinated PFAE, mineral oils, and synthetic hydrocarbons (SHC or PAO), typically work well with plastics. Esters and polyglycols are generally not compatible with plastic, although there are exceptions based on the type of plastic material.

What lubricant can be used on plastic?

Should plastic gears be greased?

Most plastic gears are capable of running without lubrication or can be embedded with lubricating materials (such as graphite, silicone, or PTFE). Therefore, speed capability is limited for plastic worm gears, and lubrication is typically recommended.

How do you lubricate plastic plastic?

Because silicone oil is super slippery and minimally-reactive, it can lubricate most anything. It works especially well on porous items, such as plastic parts, but is a good lubricant on locks, hinges, and guns. As with all things, silicone has its dark side.

How can I strengthen my plastic gears?

Reinforcements. Glass and carbon fiber reinforcements increase the load capacity of plastic parts. Compounded into a thermoplastic resin, these fibers also increase the rigidity, and in the case of crystalline resins, the temperature range.