UHMW Lubricant

[hopeful]

Was wondering what people are using as a lubricant for this white plastic stuff? I know the supplier (Condor) says don't use a damn thing, but many on here complain of creaks afterwards. I am planning on using this.. "Permatex Synthetic Grease" (https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/p...tic+grease#srp)

Any advice/ prior experiences? TIA.

[moatilliatta]

Id just use a better material for that application.

[hopeful]

Id just use a better material for that application.

https://www.condorspeedshop.com/blogs/condor-tech-talk/hardness-chart-for-condor-speed-shop-uhmw-bushings?_pos=1&_sid=8b7143201&_ss=r

I see in your build thread you used the akg brand for this application (I'll talking about the riser subframe bushings). From what I've read about UHMW having something of a constant lubrication feature and it being just below the 75D of the AKG, (68D), one would think it would be the better material? Did you use lubrication? If so what did you use?

I'm just thinking out loud, at this point I've already bought the stuff, shipped it to another country and it's definitely going in. Just want verification of real world results/experience with regards to lubrication of this specific product.

[moatilliatta]

I use Wurth CU800 on bushings that see no friction. Seems to have good washout, no squeak so far on this application and others that do see slow moving friction.

The only thing I couldn't keep squeaking over the years are many solid trailing arm bushing with adjuster.

[ehrawn]

UHMWPE is used for wear surfaces in industrial application precisely because of it doesn’t need lubrication.

https://www.curbellplastics.com/mate...plastics/uhmw/