Which lubricant is most suitable for clocks and watches?

The classical type (especi- ally as modified) is a better lubricant and is suited for commercial watches and clocks.

What lubricants are used?

Typically lubricants contain 90\% base oil (most often petroleum fractions, called mineral oils) and less than 10\% additives. Vegetable oils or synthetic liquids such as hydrogenated polyolefins, esters, silicones, fluorocarbons and many others are sometimes used as base oils.

What is one commonly used lubricant?

Common examples of internal lubricants include fatty alcohols, esters (low esterification), and EVA wax. External lubricants provide metal release and help reduce process temperature. Common examples of external lubricants include PE waxes, paraffin, metal soaps, esters (high esterification), amides, and fatty acids.

Which lubricant is used in wrist watch and in delicate machines?

Fluid Film or Thick film or Hydrodynamic lubrication: This type of lubrication is used in delicate instruments and light machines like watches, clocks, guns, etc. Hydrocarbon oils are considered to the satisfactory lubricants for fluid-film lubrication.

Can you use clock oil in watches?

In low-torque applications, drag can impair the performance of the timepiece if the lubricant is too thick. A couple of years ago, I lubricated a 16-size Elgin watch with a tower-clock oil, since I am not afraid to experiment with my own timepieces. It worked very well indeed and kept very good time.

What type of oil is suitable for thick film lubrication?

Hydrocarbon oils are considered to be satisfactory lubrication for fluid film lubrication.

Can you use WD40 on clocks?

USE THE CORRECT OIL Just like it’s not a good idea to cook with motor oil you don’t want to oil your clock using the wrong oil. Using substitutes like WD40 can actually damage your clock’s movement. Brass and steel are used in clocks because when properly lubricated with the right oil it forms a perfect bearing.