Gate chain grease/lube

Status
Not open for further replies.
Joined
Jan 8, 2007
Messages
2,390
Location
TN
I have an automatic gate that has about 15 feet of chain that I think I should lube. It's looking a little rough.

Any ideas on what I should use on this? The gate operates all day during business hours. It rains a lot here and I would need something that won't drip down on to the pavement when its hot.

Thanks

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]
 
I have zero experience with your request, but will start out the thread anyway! I would imagine that bicycle and/or motorcycle people will have good advice.

If that were my problem, I would figure out a way to clean the chain first. Either remove it or concoct a way to clean it as mounted. A bath in mineral spirits or WD 40 should do the trick. You probably should clean the chain annually or as needed.

Then, choose your chain lube of choice. I probably would avoid a graphite lube due to how dirty they are (black residue).

This one might work - water insoluble, goes on thin to penetrate, then thickens up, anti-fling: https://www.datocms-assets.com/10845/1562019086-specialistrollerchaintds.pdf

I'm interested on what others will recommend.
 
What about some heavy duty moly based Grease? Low RPM but high pressure
 
Try Bel Rea motorcycle chain lubrication,It has a waxy substance that will dry similar to a lightweight Vaseline type consistency ,last pretty good on motorcycles doing a hundred miles an hour to change shouldn't have a problem and it doesn't wash off easily.

Can be purchased at motorcycle shops or at Cycle Gear motorcycle accessories,

Local.purchase or to their web site.

Convert
TOMB
 
Just apply some oil using a brush and repeat after every rainy day and you will be perfect. It won't drip if you don't use a ton. You can use used or new motor or gear oil. Your choice, it won't make a difference.
That's what I've been doing in my motorcycle chains for 6 years and 50K+ now. Zero cost, maximum protection.
 
Whatever grease you use, i would spray it down with a 50/50 atf/ acetone mix and wire brush it , get all the loose rust off you can. Rinse with diesel fuel or old kerosene. Other wise the grease is going to hold all the rust that's flaking off now and it will eat up the sprocket and chain.
 
Last edited:
Motorcycle or bicycle chain lube - try Bel-Ray or Lucas for the former, and DuMonde Tech/Rock & Roll/Boeshield T9 for the latter.
 
Thanks guys. No way am I going to clean up this chain in any serious way .... I'm going to lube it up and hope for the best. It's a very old chain and has a bit of stretch. Eventually I will change it but wanted to care for it until I do. I seriously think the chain is from 1989
 
My top choices in no particular order...

Liquid Wrench Chain & Cable lube
Amsoil (or Cyclo) HDMP
Fluid Film

I also found a heavy blakc spray-on grease a few years back at Ace Hardware that would probably do well. Was advertised for numerous functions including fifth wheel plates.
 
Originally Posted by BeerCan
Thanks guys. No way am I going to clean up this chain in any serious way .... I'm going to lube it up and hope for the best. It's a very old chain and has a bit of stretch. Eventually I will change it but wanted to care for it until I do. I seriously think the chain is from 1989



In that case, if you are not going to clean it, don't use grease. Use a spray on lube and reapply as needed. The grease will hold the rust bits and wear out the chain faster when they can't flake off and are held in the grease.
 
I put some blaster chain and cable on it. I think I am going to have to change this chain sooner rather than later
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top