Minimizing rust, Methods for various surfaces, Minimizing rust 30 – MTS Series 315 Load Frame User Manual
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Series 315 Load Frame
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Maintenance
Minimizing Rust
Where you operate the load frame determines how often you take rust prevention
measures. Humid and corrosive environments require more prevention.
Recommended
supplies:
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1 grade kerosene
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Silicone spray
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000 emery cloth
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Touchup paint; MTS part numbers 011-059-854 (beige),
011-059-856 (grey), 044-587-501 (brown)
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Metal primer paint
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Lint-free cloths
Methods for Various Surfaces
The method and supplies needed to minimize rust, depends on the surface type.
These surface types and methods are described in the follow paragraphs.
Black oxide surfaces
Spray with silicone, and then wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth. Or, wipe with a clean,
lint-free cloth dampened with clean hydraulic fluid.
Painted surfaces
For small scratches, use touchup paint. For large scratches, sand, prime, and use
touchup paint.
Chrome plated
surfaces
For microscratches, wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with #1 kerosene.
For rust discoloration, polish with a very fine emery cloth, and then wipe down.
Unpainted surfaces
Spray with silicone, and then wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth. Or, wipe with a clean,
lint-free cloth dampened with clean hydraulic fluid.