2006Camera Stage/Donkey Box forum
Lubrication recommendations for camera stage wormgears and sliding plate surfaces
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Wormgears benefit from general purpose grease applied sparingly only to mating surfaces, with excess wiped away regularly.
- All lubricants must be kept away from wiring and electrical contacts.
- Graphite and silicon-based lubricants should not be mixed together as they can cause locking and mechanical failure.
- Oil-based lubricants from the factory can make adjustment knobs difficult to turn and should be removed by cleaning with alcohol.
- Silicon-based lubricants can attract dirt accumulation.
Depends on
- The original factory lubricant caused operational issues but specifics about its composition are unclear.
- No testing data provided for the recommended grease types or application frequencies.
- Experience with lock mechanisms may not directly translate to camera stage mechanics.