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3dprintingrookie
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Can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?

I always lubricated my Mk3 rods with white lithium but this is the first time I get a printer with a linear rail, so not sure what the maintenance procedure here is.

In the manual, it says:

 

Prusa Lubricant: a tube of Prusa Lubricant is included with the Original Prusa XL. It is used in the Z-axis leadscrew paragraph. 

DO NOT use Prusa Lubricant on the linear rails! 

 

https://help.prusa3d.com/article/regular-printer-maintenance-xl_401237

Best Answer by Diem:

From the paragraph below the one you quoted:

Ensure that there is no debris or dust on the linear rails. If there is, clean them using a clean paper tissue or a clean cloth with NO de-greaser and with no chemicals, as these might damage the rubber in the carriage. The factory lubrication for linear rails is effective for at least 2 years. 

So, nothing for the next two years ... by then the correct lubricant will presumably be specified and available.

Cheerio,

Posted : 18/09/2023 3:53 pm
Diem
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I thuink you just answered your own question.

What is confusing you?

Cheerio,

Posted : 18/09/2023 4:00 pm
3dprintingrookie
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Topic starter answered:
RE:

My question is in the title, can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?

I am not sure what Prusa uses for their lubricant, so I'm wondering if the lubricant they provide is not applicable while other types like white lithium is.

Posted : 18/09/2023 4:03 pm
Diem
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From the paragraph below the one you quoted:

Ensure that there is no debris or dust on the linear rails. If there is, clean them using a clean paper tissue or a clean cloth with NO de-greaser and with no chemicals, as these might damage the rubber in the carriage. The factory lubrication for linear rails is effective for at least 2 years. 

So, nothing for the next two years ... by then the correct lubricant will presumably be specified and available.

Cheerio,

Posted : 18/09/2023 4:19 pm
3dprintingrookie
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Can we use White Lithium to lubricate linear rails?

Thank you

Posted : 18/09/2023 4:20 pm
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