Lubricant for Linear Rails
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Hello all,
Recently purchased a set of MGN12 rails from Robotdigg. While I'm pleased with the quality, I'm not sure what type of lubrication they require.
Does anyone have any suggestions or examples of what they use?
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Literature I have read (IKO) suggests the use of Alvania EP Grease 2, which appears to have been superseded by Shell Gadus S2 V220. McMaster Carr link for reference https://www.mcmaster.com/8670t13
This is a very useful PDF on linear guides, published by IKO
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alex kenis made a long series about this
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I used to use silicon grease filled with ptfe then I moved to silicon oil filled with ptfe ... this is the one I'm super happy with:
