Andrew, If it is any help, I have applied a little light oil to my Tufnel
bearings each year for the last 10 and they are as friction free as ever.
Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Sarangan" <asarangan@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: tufnol bearings
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> Do we know this for a fact? I looked on tufnol.com and found the
> following:
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> "One potentially useful feature of TUFNOL materials is their ability
> to be lubricated with water, or with a water-based process fluid. In
> many applications, this can allow the design to be simplified by
> eliminating the need for a sealed bearing with oil or grease inside.
> Although TUFNOL laminates are used dry in a great many less demanding
> wear applications, TUFNOL bearing materials are not generally
> self-lubricating and it usually is preferable to use a lubricant to
> develop their full bearing potential. CBM grades are designed to give
> good performance with minimal lubrication. However, properly designed
> and lubricated, TUFNOL bearings give excellent service for many years
> and are frequently a cost-effective choice."
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Jeff B <topglock@cox.net> wrote:
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>> Paul,
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>> Greasing the tufnol will make it swell, so no, do not do it...
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>> Jeff - Baby Blue
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>> On 12/4/2011 12:34 PM, Paul & Vanessa Munford wrote:
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>>> Hi Paul Munford again. Forgot to ask from prev' message. Can you you
>>> grease/ lubricantsetc on tufnol ? any no - no's ? Thanks again
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