Silicone Spring Oil

Silicone Oil is a stable, non-toxic oil suitable for bag lubing or brushing onto springs directly; use it similarly to Krytox 105.

When lubricating springs, a thicker oil like 1000cst Silicone Oil is ideal because it helps secure the spring in place, thereby minimizing the unwanted movement that causes "crunch" and "ping" sounds.

15ml allows you to use a generous amount of oil each time without the fear of under-applying or conserving to save costs. 

• 100% Pure Silicone Oil
• 5ml or 15ml Dropper Bottle
• Made locally in South Australia by Flexichem  

Silicone Oil much more environmentally friendly and safer to use than Krytox Oil. Krytox oils are made from fluorinated polymers which do not degrade easily and can last centuries in the environment. PFPEs are part of the broader class of "forever chemicals" where as Silicone Oil will break down overtime when exposed to UV & Oxygen.

Mechstock has chosen not to stock Krytox 105 because it’s easy to spill and get onto skin when lubing springs. The process can be messy and cause lots of harmful, permanent contamination on surfaces.
i.e. Tables, Deskmats, Tools, Containers, Tissues, Skin

At room temperature 1000 cSt Silicone Oil is thicker than both Krytox 105 and 106. As Krytox 105 is thin and relatively fluid, it does not work as well on longer springs that collapse and return rapidly. Thicker oils like 1000cst Silicone Oil are better at sound dampening and keeping springs stationary which minimise movement that causes "crunch" sounds.

The ease of application is the only noticeable difference when working with oils for springs and you will not feel any difference between brands of lube.

Reference:
Krytox 105 @ 20°c : 522 cSt
Krytox 106 @ 20°c : 822 cSt

https://www.krytox.com/en/-/media/files/krytox/krytox-general-purpose-grades.pdf

Apply a small amount to each spring. Focus on coating the top and bottom as this is the point that contacts the switch housing.

To coat springs you can bag lube or directly apply oil with a brush.