Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2
    Rep Power
    0

    Question Lubricant after full Riso drum clean?

    I'm slowly going through a bunch of old Riso drums (RP) and giving them full cleans (to remove caked up ink and/or changing inks). I'm primarily using parts cleaner, mineral spirits, wd-40 and denatured alcohol.

    I cannot find any mention in my technical manual (for an RP3700) or on this forum of re-lubricating any of the metal parts. I'm curious if I should be, specifically ones that are metal to metal AND come into direct contact with ink (like the gear inside of the ink pump unit, image below).

    IMG_8862.jpg

    Should I be lubricating any of these parts? And are there any parts in general that need to be re-lubricated after a cleaning or part of regular maintenance?

    And, if so, what type of lubricant(s) should I be using?

    Thanks!
    Last edited by goldencalves; 02-23-2020 at 07:26 PM. Reason: added cleaning agent being used

  2. #2
    RTFM!! 5,000+ Posts allan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Centurion
    Posts
    5,387
    Rep Power
    152

    Re: Lubricant after full Riso drum clean?

    If if had grease on it would not hurt to grease is a bit.
    Metal on metal wheel bearing grease should be good.
    On plastic use that white expensive stuff can recall the name wheel bearing grease could be bad for plastic.
    In the case of the pump, i would prime it with ink before running it.
    Whatever

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2
    Rep Power
    0

    Question Re: Lubricant after full Riso drum clean?

    Thank you for your response Allan.

    Quote Originally Posted by allan View Post
    In the case of the pump, i would prime it with ink before running it.
    This is very helpful, I wouldn't have thought to have done this.

    In addition to priming the pump, should I grease the metal on metal components inside the pump (pictured in OP)? I couldn't tell if there was grease or not because of all of the old ink inside.

    Thanks again!
    Chris

  4. #4
    RTFM!! 5,000+ Posts allan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Centurion
    Posts
    5,387
    Rep Power
    152

    Re: Lubricant after full Riso drum clean?

    Would not think so, but wait for more comments.
    Think the grease would just get mixed in with the ink and pumped out.

    The drive end should have grease somewhere, but if you did not strip to clean there then it should be ok.
    Whatever

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Get the Android App
click or scan for the Copytechnet Mobile App

-= -= -= -= -=


IDrive Remote Backup

Lunarpages Internet Solutions

Advertise on Copytechnet

Your Link Here