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How to prevent rust in measurement equipment?

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ieezitin:

--- Quote from: Biggles on November 22, 2016, 10:37:59 PM ---I found Anchor Wax dose the job. When dry it leaves a thin clear film of wax which protects the metal. I think it is also used on boats to protect metal parts. http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/ankor-wax-preservative-fluid.html  :coffee:

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its sounds like the dogs nut's.. i done the research on the Googles.... can't find a supplier on this side of the hemisphere i wonder if they call it something else..

Anthony.

PekkaNF:
Thank you Lew,

What is the story with this Oil of Wintergreen? I can find it here mainly for aromatherapy - something like 20€ per 15 ml......I'll get the oil and solvent to disperse it evenly, but what is the voodoo in this Oil of Wintergreen?

And thank you all too, I ordered ACF50, even if I have not clear use for it - yet.

Pekka

Lew_Merrick_PE:
Hi Pekka,

Oil of Wintergreen makes things suspended in it penetrate.  That sets-up the dispersal of the oil to reach into nooks and crannies which is generally a good thing in this instance.  Mixed 50/50 with 10 weight oil, it beats the **** out of Kroil.  In a tightly closed (as opposed to sealed) wooden box, it works wonders.  One of the chemical supply houses in my local area stocks it for companies that work with pyrotechnics, so I can pick it up for (about) USD 30/pint.  A little bit goes a long way.

Biggles:
Most of the above mentioned work within reason, Camphor is an old method and does work, but requires that the item is sealed for the protection to last a while, otherwise it will evaporate fast. If you are into making your own products I would suggest Carnauba wax thinned with some alcohol or with the addition of Bees wax, Tung oil and some other thinning agent such as natural turpentine which will evaporate and leave a thin layer of the wax. It’s interesting to note that the Japanese Samurai used Tung oil to preserve their blades. Carnauba is a natural wax from leaves of a palm as are the other items. Carnauba wax is used in most car polishing compounds and antirust products such as Bilt Haber. It will need to be heated in an old saucepan with the thinning agent and some of the oils/wax mentioned previously to make it into a paste or liquid if required regulated by proportion of wax to thinner/oil.  Best done outside with a small camp stove; CARE should be exercised using direct heat with a flammable liquid; of course you can use a water bath but it will take longer.  Also keep a wet towel nearby to smother the pan if it catches alight.  For me personally I still prefer Ankor wax even if it’s only available from Morris in the UK.

Gone are my days of cooking! :nrocks:

PekkaNF:
Thank you again.

Some of the stuff I'd rather buy than make, but sometimes the fun is in the chase. I'll try some concotion that has been suggested here, maybe I'll learn something even if I revert back to traditiola stuff.

Pekka

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