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Riejufixing
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PostPosted: 00:25 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Graphited grease. Reply with quote
Where can I get graphited grease? Low melting point, chains, for use on. A brand name would also be good.
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PostPosted: 00:37 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use this. But have never tried it on chains.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GP-GRAPHITE-GREASE-CONSTANT-VELOCITY-CV-JOINTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION-500g-TUB/172734419746?epid=1559003532&hash=item2837c61322:g:rEwAAOSw3h1ZQ~M6:rk:6:pf:0
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PostPosted: 06:50 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't use it, it will leave a filthy mess everywhere. It has no cling ,use a good quality chain spray.
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PostPosted: 13:25 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Buy powdered graphite. Add to the grease of your choice, stir well.

If you're going to the extent of boiling in graphite grease, why not just buy a tin fo chain wax. I think putoline still make it. You put your chain in it then heat it up on the stove until it melts then fish the chain out and allow it to cool.

I used to use graphite grease on my soviet era bikes and it worked really well, but they had enclosed chains. On an open chain, it will just attract dirt and muck and turn into grinding paste.
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PostPosted: 14:03 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sticking an oring chain on tye stove will fuck up the orings.
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PostPosted: 16:04 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Re: Graphited grease. Reply with quote
Riejufixing wrote:
Where can I get graphited grease? Low melting point, chains, for use on. A brand name would also be good.


You mean like the stuff you melt over heat and then drop your chain into to soak?
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 18:00 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Sticking an oring chain on tye stove will fuck up the orings.


Really? What are they made of? I thought they were viton which has a working temperature range of -26°C to +205°C .

Here:
https://www.websealinc.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/orings_temperatures.gif

Unless they are polyurethane (which is usually coloured rather than black), I can't see how putting it in hot grease is going to damage them. Unless you go WAY over the top and boil the stuff.
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 02 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Sticking an oring chain on tye stove will fuck up the orings.

stinkwheel wrote:
I can't see how putting it in hot grease is going to damage them. Unless you go WAY over the top and boil the stuff.


I don't see the point in hot dipping an O-Ring chain, to start with. - If you can get any lube past the seals, then they is donald-ducked to begin with!
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PostPosted: 01:12 - 03 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Same logic applies to putting any sort of lube on an o-ring chain. However....
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 03 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you look at where the lube from a scotoiler is supposed to go, its supposed to go between the sprockets and the chain.
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 03 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
Same logic applies to putting any sort of lube on an o-ring chain. However....


The lube goes between the teeth and outer surface of the chain rollers to help prevent wear.
And it lubricates the o-rings. They rub on the plates at microscopic level so the lube helps stop that.


And IMHO
Graphite is a good lube but as mentioned it will 'fling' rather than 'cling'
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PostPosted: 22:06 - 03 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
If you look at where the lube from a scotoiler is supposed to go, its supposed to go between the sprockets and the chain.


The theory is that the Scotoil 'migrates' to cover all of the chain.

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steve the grease
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PostPosted: 20:01 - 21 Feb 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
If you look at where the lube from a scotoiler is supposed to go, its supposed to go between the sprockets and the chain.


The theory is that the Scotoil 'migrates' to cover all of the chain.

Porn

https://chain-guide.com/toc.html


From the above web page:

The life of O-ring chain is usually determined by the durability of the O-ring. To improve the durability, there should be an oil film on the O-ring at all times. Even though it is a sealed chain, lubrication is required to extend the working life of the O-ring. Cleaning sprays may cause deterioration of the O-rings. Do not allow chains to air dry after washing, or to rust.

So O ring chains need lub.
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