How to Clean Plastic Gears
Disassemble the gear parts and spread them all out.. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) of isopropyl alcohol into a bowl.. Use a toothbrush to scrub the gears with the alcohol.
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1
Disassemble the gear parts and spread them all out.
Disassemble the gear parts and spread them all out.
2
Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) of isopropyl alcohol into a bowl.
Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) of isopropyl alcohol into a bowl.
3
Use a toothbrush to scrub the gears with the alcohol.
Use a toothbrush to scrub the gears with the alcohol.
4
Rinse the gears off with cool water.
Rinse the gears off with cool water.
5
Lay the gears on a towel to dry.
Lay the gears on a towel to dry.
6
Choose mineral oil if your machine operates at an average temperature.
Choose mineral oil if your machine operates at an average temperature.
7
Pick silicone or PFPE for working at high temperatures.
Pick silicone or PFPE for working at high temperatures.
8
Make a mixture of 90% lubricant and 10% thickener.
Make a mixture of 90% lubricant and 10% thickener.
9
Add lubricant any time you notice your gears sticking.
Add lubricant any time you notice your gears sticking.
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