Horolube Clock Oil

Description

Uses for Horolube Clock Oil

Horolube is designed for lubricating the fine mechanical components found in clock movements, including:

• Clock pivots
• Bearings
• Fine mechanical components
• Gear trains
• Mechanical clock movements
• Antique clock movements
• Modern clock movements

Regular and appropriate lubrication helps reduce friction between moving parts and can help maintain smooth operation and reduce unnecessary wear.

Clocks & Movements

Horolube Clock Oil can be used when servicing a wide variety of mechanical timepieces, including:

• Longcase and grandfather clocks
• Mantel clocks
• Wall clocks
• Other mechanical clocks

It is particularly suited to clock restoration and servicing where a specialist, fine lubricant is required for the movement.

Applying Clock Oil

Before oiling, the clock movement should be properly cleaned and inspected. Oil should be applied carefully and sparingly to the appropriate lubrication points rather than flooding the movement.

Use a suitable fine oiling tool to place a small amount of Horolube precisely where required. Avoid getting oil onto surfaces that should remain dry, as excess oil can attract dirt and interfere with the movement.

For clock restoration, we recommend cleaning the movement thoroughly before lubrication using an appropriate clock cleaning solution, followed by careful drying and inspection.

Clock Movement Maintenance

Correct lubrication is an important part of maintaining a mechanical clock. Clean, correctly lubricated pivots and bearings can help reduce friction and unnecessary wear, allowing the movement to operate smoothly.

Horolube Clock Oil is suitable for routine servicing, maintenance and restoration and can be used alongside the other specialist horological cleaning products available from Priory Polishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horolube Clock Oil used for?

Horolube is a specialist lubricant for clock mechanisms and horological movements. It is suitable for pivots, bearings, gear trains and other fine mechanical components.

Can Horolube be used on antique clocks?

Yes. Horolube Clock Oil is suitable for both antique and modern mechanical clocks and is intended for servicing, maintenance and restoration work.

Can I use it on a grandfather clock?

Yes. Horolube can be used when servicing suitable mechanical movements in longcase and grandfather clocks, as well as mantel and wall clocks.

Is Horolube a fine clock oil?

Yes. It is formulated as a superfine mineral oil for the precision lubrication of horological components.

What size bottles are available?

Horolube Clock Oil is currently available in 60ml and 130ml bottles.

How much clock oil should I use?

Clock oil should be applied sparingly and precisely to the appropriate lubrication points. Avoid excessive oil, as this can attract dirt and cause problems within the movement.

Please Note

Horolube Clock Oil is intended for specialist horological lubrication. Always ensure that the movement and its lubrication points are properly cleaned before applying fresh oil.

When servicing valuable or historically important clocks, care should be taken to use the correct lubricant and application method for the particular movement.