Are the threads on your flashlight getting gritty? Do you feel the resistance every time you unscrew the head or tailcap of our light? Treat your flashlight to Nyogel!
Flashlights require occasional maintenance just as a car needs an oil change every now and then. Nyogel is a silica thickened, medium viscosity, synthetic hydrocarbon grease used for lubrication and protection to electrical contacts. A dab of Nyogel on the threads and o-rings of your flashlight will help protect from the elements and help keep water from getting in.
Unscrew the head of your flashlight and clean the threads thoroughly with a paper towel or cloth. A little isopropyl alcohol can help cleaning the threads if there is a lot of dirt. Once you've cleaned the threads and contacts until you are not getting any more dirt, put a small amount of Nyogel on the threads and o-rings and distribute it evenly. A little bit goes a long way.
Your flashlight will now be much smoother and you'll have that satisfied feeling that you get after brushing your teeth (and flossing). This tube of lube will make using your flashlight a more pleasurable experience.
Nyogel Specifications
| Lubricant Properties |
Typical Value |
Test Method |
| Recommended Service Range (°C) |
-40 to 135 |
|
| Thickener |
Silica |
|
Base Oil
(Synthetic Oil 176) |
Type |
PAO |
|
Kinematic Viscosity
cSt (mm2/s) |
100°C |
39.4 |
ASTM D-445 |
| 40°C |
390 |
| -40°C |
- |
| Viscosity Index |
150 |
ASTM D-2270 |
| Flash Point (°C) |
300 |
ASTM D-92 |
| Pour Point (°C) |
-30 |
ASTM D-97 |
| Typical Properties of the Grease |
| Color, Apperance |
Water White, Smooth |
|
Penetration
1/10 mm |
Unworked |
266 |
ASTM D-217 |
| Worked |
60 X |
275 |
| 10,000 X |
- |
| 100,000 X |
- |
| NLGI Grade |
2 |
| Density |
gm/cc |
25°C |
0.88 |
ASTM D-1480 |
| Dropping Point (°C) |
260 |
ASTM D-2265 |
| Oil Separation |
24 hours |
100°C |
1.5% |
FTM 791B, 321.2 |
| Evaporation |
24 hours |
150°C |
0.3% |
ASTM D-972 |
| Water Washout |
60 minutes |
80°C |
2% |
|
| Copper Corrosion |
24 hours |
100°C |
1A, Slight Tarnish |
ASTM D-4048 |
| 4 Ball Wear |
60 min., 1200 RPM
40 kg. load |
75°C |
- |
ASTM D-2266 |
| 150°C |
- |
Low Temperature
Torque (-40°C)
gm-cm |
Starting Torque |
- |
ASTM D-1478 |
| Running Torque |
10 minutes |
- |
| Running Torque |
60 minutes |
- |
| Oxidative Stability |
168 hours |
100°C |
10.2 kPa |
ASTM D-942 |
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
112 |
|
| Volume Resistivity |
Ω-cm |
1.9 x 1016 |
ASTM D-257 |
| Bearing Rust Test |
- |
ASTM D-1743 |
| Apparent Viscosity |
- |
|
