high quality food grade grease

[nimbus]

I got some directly from Probat in Tennesee. I don't think it was much money. $15 or so? Plus shipping.

[nunubie]

This morning, I decided not to spend too much effort in the search of the best grease and just
ordered it from Diedrich.  Thanks again everyone.

nunubie

[thejavaman]

You want Dow-Corning Molykote HP300 Extreme Temperature Food-Grade Bearing Grease. 

http://www.dowcorning.com/applications/search/default.aspx?R=498EN

They might even send you a small sample.  Alternately you can get it at K R ANDERSON CO INC in Morgan Hill, CA (I think that is the closest to your location...)

I tried to order a sample of this stuff today and I got an email back saying this: 

"Kevin, this material is very expensive so sampling is not typical unless you would be buying quite a bit (>10 1lb containers).
I want to help you out but it wouldn't be prudent since this material runs over $500 per pound."
 
Pete
Industrial Services Liason/Facilitator

Oh well, it was worth a try I guess....

[harryho]

Here is one that is available at McMaster Carr:

DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease

http://www2.dupont.com/Lubricants/en_US/uses_apps/faqs_krytox.html

A link to McMaster-Carr's online store............

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Under "Search", type DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease. It is not cheap. If you want a grease gun-sized tube, it goes for about $210.

[nunubie]

Here is one that is available at McMaster Carr:

DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease

http://www2.dupont.com/Lubricants/en_US/uses_apps/faqs_krytox.html

A link to McMaster-Carr's online store............

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Under "Search", type DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease. It is not cheap. If you want a grease gun-sized tube, it goes for about $210.

Here is one that is available at McMaster Carr:

DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease

http://www2.dupont.com/Lubricants/en_US/uses_apps/faqs_krytox.html

A link to McMaster-Carr's online store............

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Under "Search", type DuPont Krytox Synthetic Grease. It is not cheap. If you want a grease gun-sized tube, it goes for about $210.

Yikes.  This is expensive.  I think the one from Diedrich is $22.  I forgot to ask to confirm
the price, I hope when the bill comes I will not go into shock!! 

[mp]

How does $3.00 plus shipping sound?

http://espressocare.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1195742135&PNAME=Dow+Corning+111

Dow Corning 111.

Caveat ... this is only good to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

 :wave:

[nunubie]

How does $3.00 plus shipping sound?

http://espressocare.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1195742135&PNAME=Dow+Corning+111

Dow Corning 111.

Caveat ... this is only good to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

 :wave:

Maybe I missed something but this sounds like a silicone rather that a grease.
Also to grease the bearings of a roaster, you will need to use a grease gun and
pump it into the bearings.  In a tube form, I don't see how you can properly apply
it. 

I got the grease from Diedrich.  It was $22.50.  So it is not too bad.  Since it is from
them, it may not be the best, but probably good enough - I hope.

[mp]

Maybe I missed something but this sounds like a silicone rather that a grease.
Also to grease the bearings of a roaster, you will need to use a grease gun and
pump it into the bearings.  In a tube form, I don't see how you can properly apply
it. 

I got the grease from Diedrich.  It was $22.50.  So it is not too bad.  Since it is from
them, it may not be the best, but probably good enough - I hope.

You know ... I remembered that you were looking for grease and after I had written up the post and hit enter to post it I remembered you needed it for your roaster ... this food grade grease is really meant to lubricate parts of an espresso machine.

I see you got it anyway ... that's great ... hope it works well for you.

Ciao

[nunubie]

Thanks.  Maybe this should be a different thread, we managed to get the IR3 fire up and roasted
a few batches.  It is such a big difference !!  It is so easy to operate and the beans are beautiful.

[mp]

Thanks.  Maybe this should be a different thread, we managed to get the IR3 fire up and roasted
a few batches.  It is such a big difference !!  It is so easy to operate and the beans are beautiful.

That's great Nunubie ... glad to hear it is working well for you ... nothing like having beautifully roasted high quality beans soaking in extremely hot water and drank appreciately.

 

[BoldJava]

Thought I would add this one which Hank mentioned on H-B.  Dow 111 is so expensive.


Super Lube White Grease, food grade: Super Lube White Grease - 3 oz Tube - Food Grade - 91003 [PRICE is per TUBE] - Power Tool Lubricants - Amazon.com

[headchange4u]

And that's probably a lifetime supply.