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Baader Planetarium Baader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)
Baader Planetarium Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)
Baader Planetarium Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)
Baader Planetarium Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)
Baader Planetarium Baader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)

Baader Planetarium Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2905105
$13.50 - $13.50
$13.50
$13.50 - $13.50
$13.50
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  • Operational Temperature Range: -15°C to +55°C
  • Lubricant Additive: Teflon-Infused
  • Primary Application: Telescope Mounts and Focusers
  • Viscosity Grade: #1
  • Prevents Stiffening in Cold Weather
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  • Baader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)

    Engineered for astronomical equipment, Baader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown maintains consistent viscosity from -15°C to +55°C, preventing the stiffening and binding that plagues standard greases during cold-weather observing. Its Teflon-infused formula provides the low-friction movement required for precise adjustments, making it the ideal lubricant for focusers and mount drives within its specified #1 viscosity grade.

    Consistent Mechanics from -15°C to +55°C

    Standard greases can thicken to a near-solid state as temperatures drop, causing sluggish GoTo slewing, difficult manual adjustments, and increased drive motor strain. The Baader #1 Teflon-Brown grease is rated for use down to -15°C (not for permanent use below -10°C), ensuring your equipment operates as intended throughout a typical night of observing.

    This stable viscosity means the resistance in your mount's worm gears or your focuser's rack-and-pinion remains predictable. You won't have to fight against stiffened lubricant to make fine corrections, resulting in more accurate tracking and sharper focus, even as the night grows colder.

    Grade #1 Teflon Grease for Smooth, Low-Stiction Motion

    The key to precise mechanical movement is overcoming static friction, or "stiction." The Teflon infusion in this Baader grease acts as a micro-lubricant, drastically reducing the initial force needed to move a component. This is critical for astrophotography, where even a tiny jump from a sticky focuser can ruin an exposure.

    By applying this grease to finely-machined surfaces, you eliminate the backlash and jerky movements common with inferior lubricants. Adjustments become fluid and immediate, whether you are centering a planet in the eyepiece or issuing a tiny guide correction to your mount.

  • What is the main advantage of Baader Machine-Grease #1 over standard grease?

    The primary advantage is its stable performance in cold weather. Standard lithium or automotive greases become extremely stiff below freezing, making telescope mounts and focusers difficult to move. The Baader #1 grease is suitable for temperatures from -15°C to +55°C, but Baader notes it is not suitable for permanent use below -10°C.

    Where should I apply the Baader Teflon-Brown grease on my telescope?

    This grease is ideal for precision mechanical parts. Common applications include:

    • Telescope Mounts: Worm gears, ring gears, and bearings in equatorial or alt-az mounts.
    • Focusers: The rack-and-pinion or Crayford-style bearing surfaces.
    • Accessories: Rotating rings, dovetail clamp threads, and other moving metal-on-metal components.

    Will this Baader #1 grease work for my SCT's focusing mechanism in freezing weather?

    For the mirror sliding fittings of SC telescopes, Baader recommends its outgassing-free Machine-Grease #4 Ultra-Range instead. Baader describes #1 as having very good dampening characteristics, suited to making less than perfect mount drives run smoothly; it is rated down to -15°C but not suitable for permanent use below -10°C.

    How does the Teflon in this Baader grease improve performance?

    Baader describes #1 as having very good dampening characteristics, suited to making less than perfect mount drives run smoothly. For astronomers, this means an adjustment starts the instant you turn a knob, without the initial "breakaway" jerk, leading to more precise focusing and smoother manual tracking.

    My GoTo mount gets sluggish below freezing; will the Baader #1 grease help?

    Yes, sluggish performance in the cold is a classic symptom of factory grease thickening. Replacing the old lubricant on the worm and ring gears with Baader #1 Teflon-Brown grease can restore your mount's slewing speed and tracking accuracy. It reduces the strain on the drive motors, allowing them to function correctly within the grease's -15°C to +55°C operational range.

    Is Baader Machine-Grease #1 difficult to apply?

    Application is straightforward, but cleanliness is key. First, you must completely remove all old grease and solvent residue from the components. Apply a thin, even layer of the Baader grease using a small brush or lint-free applicator. Do not over-apply; a small amount is sufficient for proper lubrication.

  • Net weight (kg) 0.02
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