Together with mechboardsuk i organized a lube test via reddit:
Lube Testing (LM 330 vs Krytox GPL 250 g0)
Hi everyone,
Background
I was curious about if there is any lube available, which is highly available in the EU and therefore maybe also cheaper than the imported Krytox lubes.
So I started to talk to different manufacturers about what I want to replace.
After some time I got a reply from Liqui Moly and also a product recommendation: LM 330 contact grease.
Facts
This grease matches nearly all requirements compared to Krytox:
- suppresses noise and vibration
- good lubrication at high load
- for basic and lifetime lubrication
- high resistance to aging
- outstanding resistance to oxidation
- wide operating temperature range
- does not resinify or become sticky
- compatible with plastics
- good corrosion protection
- low coefficient of friction
- good water resistance
- silicone-free
Sounds good?
It does!
![r/MechanicalKeyboards - [lube testing] EU available and cheap Krytox alternative - supported by mechboards](https://preview.redd.it/u3dm3dc204p51.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d41e56380d2b1a24c9b0201b514a0a04a421c04)
left: Liqui Moly, right: Krytox GPL 205g0
Partner
So I started to search for a partner who is interested in investing in one container and helping to make some tests by the community: I found /u/mechboards for that.
They provide us the lube for 3.50£ in their shop:
link: https://mechboards.co.uk/shop/accessories/lm-330-lubricant/
password: LM330-Test
Evaluation target
My expectation is, that you will help the community to evaluate if this lube has some entitlement to co-exist to Krytox.
Please, order the lube, test it and share your thoughts.
When you share a test report with the community, the costs of the lube and shipping will be refunded! (bought via mechboards, only one refund per order)
My first impressions and quick test