Lubricating Flex Shaft

[Rob]

I need to lubricate my flex shaft. Online instructions shows to use penetrating oil with graphite, and they sell it at Carvewright. I am hoping to purchase some locally to get up and running tomorrow. Does anyone have suggestions of what to buy and where to get it?

Thanks for the help!
Rob

[fwharris]

I had to go and look at that procedure to verify. It is actually a molly based lubricant and not graphite. The PDF should be updated. Since CarveWright is down and will probably be that way for a couple of weeks do to the flooding, you will need to find a different source.

I use Crane Cam lube with molly. It is a grease that is used in automotive pre assembly of engines. If you have a local auto shop that rebuilds you might be able to source it through them or you can order it on line. Some use a similar type lube and they might post it to help you out.

This is one of them... https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/valvoline-5149/chemicals---fluids-16461/grease---lube-16582/grease-cartridge-17700/grease/633/4773297

And the Crane Cam Lube https://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-99002-1/

[Rob]

Perfect. Thank you. I'll look locally and if not Amazon has the same item as your summitracing link.

It would be great if the local OReilly or Napa would have it!

[DianMayfield]

The MSDS says:

K-M 900 RS conveyor Chain Lubricant
SDS - LSS-013
Chemical Name Stoddard solvent CAS# 8052-41-3 70%
Petroleum Distillates, hydrotreated Heavy Paraffinic CAS# 647-54-7 30%

Graphite 7782-42-5 is listed in the exposure guidelines

K-M Lubricants is the manufacturer

I can PDF this up if anyone is interested.


We have a tub of dry moly powder, and the tech folks at the conference said we can just add it to a solvent and use that.