Do you need to grease pulley?

Lube it or Lose It Bearing lubrication is needed for two reasons: (1) it keeps the steel races from rusting and (2) on a microscopic level it smooths out the metal surface. Zoom in close enough on the best polished steel and it will look like a moon surface.

What is the best lubricant for pulleys?

Silicon spray is a common belt lubricant in automotive and machinery applications and as noted by Pinecone and prototype3a has been successfully used on Trex belts as well. It will attract less dirt than lithium grease and provide lower belt resistance.

Where should you not use lithium grease?

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. Lithium-based grease can withstand high temperatures and are perfect for cars, heavy machinery, and guns.

Is Synthetic grease safe for rubber?

As most O-rings and seals are made of synthetic elastomeric polymers, i.e., “rubber” material such as nitrile, EPDM, and Neoprene, they are the best lubricants for them derived from synthetic compounds.

Which is better silicone or lithium grease?

Because lithium grease is petroleum based, it’s not recommended for use around plastics and rubber where it’ll cause these to prematurely fail. These applications are better served by silicone grease.

Does grease deteriorate rubber?

Rubber Seal Compatibility Chart. It isn’t uncommon in industrial applications for for greases to come in contact with rubber seals or other parts. Many greases aren’t compatible with certain types of rubber, which can cause seals to swell or crack and lead to damage and down-time.

Is white lithium grease OK for rubber?

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.

Does the color of grease mean anything?

One thing we are sure of, however – color does not denote a particular type of grease, whether it is red, green, blue or yellow. The color is simply a dye added by manufacturers for marketing purposes, to more easily distinguish the different greases in their product lines.

When should you not use silicone lubricant?

Because it is so slippery and persistent, avoid using silicone spray under the following conditions:

• DO NOT USE SILICONE SPRAY ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, SWITCHES, RELAYS, ETC.
• On any surface upon which you walk, sit, or lay.

Does lithium grease ruin rubber?

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.