{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-machine-grease-1-teflon-brown-15c-55c","title":"Baader Planetarium Baader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperational Temperature Range: -15°C to +55°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricant Additive: Teflon-Infused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Application: Telescope Mounts and Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity Grade: #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents Stiffening in Cold Weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eBaader Machine-Grease #1 Teflon-Brown (-15°C–+55°C)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEngineered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eConsistent Mechanics from -15°C to +55°C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eStandard 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 formulated to retain its smooth, buttery consistency down to -15°C, ensuring your equipment operates as intended throughout a typical night of observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGrade #1 Teflon Grease for Smooth, Low-Stiction Motion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of Baader Machine-Grease #1 over standard grease?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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 designed to function correctly down to -15°C, ensuring smooth operation during most astronomical observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhere should I apply the Baader Teflon-Brown grease on my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis grease is ideal for precision mechanical parts. Common applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescope Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worm gears, ring gears, and bearings in equatorial or alt-az mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocusers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rack-and-pinion or Crayford-style bearing surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotating rings, dovetail clamp threads, and other moving metal-on-metal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Baader #1 grease work for my SCT's focusing mechanism in freezing weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it is an excellent choice for an SCT's mirror focusing mechanism. The Teflon content helps reduce the image shift common in these systems by providing smooth, low-friction movement. It will maintain its consistency within its specified range down to -15°C, preventing the focuser knob from becoming overly stiff on a cold night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Teflon in this Baader grease improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTeflon (PTFE) particles are embedded in the grease and act like microscopic ball bearings. This significantly reduces static friction, or \"stiction.\" 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy GoTo mount gets sluggish below freezing; will the Baader #1 grease help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs Baader Machine-Grease #1 difficult to apply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApplication 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913220157725,"sku":"BAA-2905105","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-Baader-Machine-Grease-1-Teflon-Brown-15-C-55-C-1_2550b705-4895-4cb2-9240-f86d253abb17.jpg?v=1789088422","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-machine-grease-1-teflon-brown-15c-55c","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}