Lube in Campag Record hubs?

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

@Old Ned
Here you are...there is a tank on permanent display near Leyland

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Or, if you prefer an unloved Chieftain at Gatten near Stiperstones there is this

 

[njblackadder]

I was doing a bit on the bikes today.
I have a large tub of copper grease dated 1986. It is still 3/4 full.

You probably already know, but please do not even consider using 'copper grease' as a bearing lubricant. It is not intended for this purpose, but as an anti-seize assembly 'barrier'. It's dynamic lubricating properties are very poor - you would better off with butter and you could lick it off your fingers afterwards!!!!

 

[TreaderSteve]

Just read this thread with interest and thought 'I might buy me some of this Kluber NB52 grease for my wheel bearings' - a quick Google later = no I won't, not when it seems to be £50+ a tube!

 

[mdvineng]

Kluber grease is fit once for the life of the component. I used it in my industrial research friction welding spindle bearings 100kn loading. Once you have done the bedding in runs, it was superb in use. I used to have to adjust the spindle bearings every couple of months to 50 micron play, cold. After the Kluber grease, ran for a year until the project ended without needing adjustment. 2009 price was £1000 per kg and bearing adjustment process took three days. Similar machine here.

 

[TreaderSteve]

If anyone can pilfer some from work and sell it on here in wee little pots I'm in!

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

I bought a small pot for £10 from eBay. Enough for headset and b/b.

 

[Nob]

Kluber grease is fit once for the life of the component. I used it in my industrial research friction welding spindle bearings 100kn loading. Once you have done the bedding in runs, it was superb in use. I used to have to adjust the spindle bearings every couple of months to 50 micron play, cold. After the Kluber grease, ran for a year until the project ended without needing adjustment. 2009 price was £1000 per kg and bearing adjustment process took three days. Similar machine here.View attachment 813057

You’ve got a big garage there for your mini mill………..

 

[mdvineng]

It was based in the Materials Science Lab at Manchester Uni.

This is a very good grease at more pocket friendly prices

Super Lube Multi Purpose Synthetic Grease 85g PTFE Heavy Duty | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Super Lube Multi Purpose Synthetic Grease 85g PTFE Heavy Duty at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[N-plus-one]

Just read this thread with interest and thought 'I might buy me some of this Kluber NB52 grease for my wheel bearings' - a quick Google later = no I won't, not when it seems to be £50+ a tube!

Dont fall into the "British disease" of conflating value and cost. Focus on the value!