[GreenKeys] FANUC PPR Paper Tape Punch - oil vs. grease

[Eric Moore]

Hello, you may remember I was seeking a paper tape punch recently. I
purchased a FANUC PPR portable paper tape punch and reader. Here is a
picture of one.

https://www.dnc-electronics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/a13b-0117-b001.jpg

These were manufacured in the 80s through to the early 90s.

I see that it has grease on the metal joints, but it seems like light
machine oil like starrett oil is recommended for machines like this.

I figured you guys would be the best experts I know of with this type of
mechanism. There is no known record of what type of lubricant to use, so
how would I decide on oil vs grease after cleaning? I already cleaned and
oiled the punch pins and it works well after reassembling, but I plan to
replace a pin that broke once I receive a replacement pin and can use that
opportunity to put a new lube on them.

Thank you!

-Eric
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/greenkeys/attachments/20200707/1b8257d1/attachment.html>