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Old 09-17-2009, 09:18 AM
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Default retract cylinder...what grease?

after ditchin in mud/dirt, had to take robart air retracts apart for some serious cleaning, does anyone know what grease is used inside the air cylinder in the retract? it looks like white lithium but not sure...
Old 09-17-2009, 10:41 AM
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What does Robart recommend??
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Default RE: retract cylinder...what grease?

I use pnematic oil you put in air nailers etc. You can pick it up at HD or Lowes.
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Default RE: retract cylinder...what grease?

I spoke with Robart for mine and they reccomend white lithium grease, it works great.

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