Tonearm dampening fluid

[senguptamitava]

Hi all,
I have an Audio Technica AT LP 120 USB turntable. The tonearm drops like a rock when the tonearm lifter is released. Think the dampening gel has dried up or needs filling. Had ordered twice from turntableneedles.com but both time the consignment didn't reach me. The tracking shows it reaches Delhi but then vanishes. So anyone in this forum who can help me source this fluid? Looked for the same in local market but found no luck.
Regards
Amitava

 

[senguptamitava]

No suggestions?

 

[raj12345]

You can use racing bike oil as a replacement. Add few drops of Rat-Adhesive easily available as pads at local stores. I used it successfully many times.

 

[analogadikt]

No suggestions?

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[analogadikt]

You can use racing bike oil as a replacement. Add few drops of Rat-Adhesive easily available as pads at local stores. I used it successfully many times.

Are you suggesting engine oil of cars and bikes? That is not suitable. Silicone fluid is used in model radio control (RC) cars etc and not the real ones.
Also , please do not use or advocate the use of rat trap glue. It is inhuman and also banned.

Maharashtra Government Bans Sale, Usage Of Cruel Glue Traps To Capture Rats; PETA India Praises Move

Glue traps, typically constructed from plastic trays or cardboard sheets coated with a powerful adhesive, are indiscriminate killers. They frequently capture unintended species, violating the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which safeguards indigenous species.

www.freepressjournal.in

Regards,

 

[raj12345]

Are you suggesting engine oil of cars and bikes? That is not suitable. Silicone fluid is used in model radio control (RC) cars etc and not the real ones.
Also , please do not use or advocate the use of rat trap glue. It is inhuman and also banned.

Plz talk on topic only avoiding undue discussions. I suggested available parts in India. Maharashtra government banned that glue for using on animals as it was inhumane killing rodents after prolong starvation & I am not advocating such type of use by commenting here. We can use it for increasing viscosity of super bike oils just as a DIY purpose to solve out his current issue of unable to find that silicon dampening fluid.

 

[analogadikt]

Plz talk on topic only avoiding undue discussions. I suggested available parts in India. Maharashtra government banned that glue for using on animals as it was inhumane killing rodents after prolong starvation & I am not advocating such type of use by commenting here. We can use it for increasing viscosity of super bike oils just as a DIY purpose to solve out his current issue of unable to find that silicon dampening fluid.

Please do not give ambiguous and incorrect advice.

What superbike or racing bike oils you are talking about? Would be better if you provide a link..

You are confusing between model RC cars that are raced and regular full size bikes that are ridden by humans. It is the former that uses silicone fluids of the type used in tonearm lifts.


Regarding the rat glue , it is the careless disposal that everyone does that causes problems.

Silicone fluids are available locally, I have provided some links. The corner gym in OPs area may also have some , as it is used in treadmills.

Regards,

 

[mbhangui]

Organic oil spoil rubber and plastic. That's why they shouldn't be used in delicate components. silicon oil doesn't react with rubber and plastic. Silicon oil and silicon grease are easily avaible on amazon.

Oil can damage rubber, plastic in a number of ways, including:

• Softening: In the short term, oil can make rubber softer and more flexible.
• Swelling: Coconut oil can cause rubber to swell and change its physical properties.
• Cracking: Oil can reduce rubber's tensile strength, which can lead to cracking and splitting.
• Breakdown: Over time, oil can break down natural rubber
• Motor oil: Can cause some plastics to become brittle, cracked, or discolored

 

[General_sound]

Hi Sengupta Amitava. Do hope you have acquired the dampening gel. Some years back I had purchased about 200 ML of CST 3000 gel from a hobby shop locally. This is enough to last 10 lifetimes! If you can arrange local pickup I shall be pleased to give you without any cost about 20ml, which will easily service 5 or more tts. However , be careful while disassembling the lifter as a tiny spring can fly off to never never land.

 

[senguptamitava]

Hi Sengupta Amitava. Do hope you have acquired the dampening gel. Some years back I had purchased about 200 ML of CST 3000 gel from a hobby shop locally. This is enough to last 10 lifetimes! If you can arrange local pickup I shall be pleased to give you without any cost about 20ml, which will easily service 5 or more tts. However , be careful while disassembling the lifter as a tiny spring can fly off to never never land.

Thanks Bro for your generous offer. But as I stay in West Bengal it wont be possible for me to arrange for a local pick up. but could you please tell me what type of hobby shop you procured it from and what it is used in so that I may try to find something over here locally. Thanks again
regards,
Amitava

 

[General_sound]

Hi. Hobby Shops catering for R C model cars usually keep silicone fluid. In Kolkata there is a big Hobby Shop on Park Street opposite Trincas. You may try there. All the best in your endeavours.

 

[senguptamitava]

Hi. Hobby Shops catering for R C model cars usually keep silicone fluid. In Kolkata there is a big Hobby Shop on Park Street opposite Trincas. You may try there. All the best in your endeavours.

Thanks Mate for your pointer, will definitely give it a try once am in Kolkata

 

[senguptamitava]

Found this product :

https://brmchemicals.com/products/silicone-oil-3-lac-cst.

Will this serve the purpose?

 

[Hari Iyer]

Any silicone oil or gel should work. Go To an automotive shop and ask for silicone grease.

 

[senguptamitava]

Found this product :

https://brmchemicals.com/products/silicone-oil-3-lac-cst.

Will this serve the purpose?

Ordered this. The delivery was on time. It works like a charm on my AT LP 120 USB. may be this could be of help to others too.

 

[General_sound]

Good to know that the problem has been resolved. In my Project, a screw (Which limits the angle of movement of the arm lifter lever) fell out. This entailed removal of the arm assembly and remixing the screw. Also added a drop of silicon in the well. The move ment is much smoother now.