Krytox 205 g0 Switch Lubricant

Product Information

Krytox™ GPL 205 Grease has a base oil viscosity of 160cSt at 40°C and is suitable for applications where temperatures range from -33°F to 400°F. Krytox™ GPL 205 is a white, buttery grease with the same chemical properties as the base oil it’s made with (Krytox™ GPL 105). Krytox™ is the brand name for a variety of specialty synthetic lubricating materials available in numerous grades. It’s better to start with a little less lube, try it out, and then add more as necessary. If you overlube from the start you will waste lube when you have to wipe it off and it will take more time. As you get the hang of it you’ll become more consistent in your application. List of switch lubricating guides Provided directly from the manufacturer, our genuine, high-quality 205g0 switch lubricant is perfect for lubing any of your switches!

And after using side by side I think Tribosys is marginally better than Krytox. 3204 would be the 204 equivalent if you get Tribosys When lubing many switches at a time, you might want to gather all your springs and a pea size dollop of Krytox 205 grade 0 in a container or an inflated baggy. Then shake real good for a couple minutes--it's called bag-lubing and will evenly coat your springs with Krytox 205 grade 0. Practice makes perfect, so don't be too harsh on yourself if you don't manage to have evenly lubed switches (or keyboard stabilizers) on your first attempt. And so you know, over time and use, Krytox 205 grade 0, and lubricants in general, will distribute itself where it needs to go inside the switch.There's no need to lube the top housing unless you are using a very scratchy switch that has not been broken in.

In Short - The Class60 is a Leaf-spring/Top dual mounting 60% Keyboard, we kept the beloved Buzzer & Solenoid feature from the previous board the Class80 and on top also added the support for QMK&VIAL compatible capacitive PCB (we use the “T” word) and an optional wrist rest to enlarge the chin of the keyboard. Absolutely love this idea of putting together a cohesive singular body of knowledge on a topic in this community. The 10x range are oils and then 20x range are all greases. The most common greases and oils used in our community seem to be 104, 106, 203, 204, and 205. You will often see, especially 205, with a g0 on the end. This stands for Grade 0 which changes the consistency of the grease. Grade 0 being quite a smooth consistency and the higher grades becoming more like a peanut butter consistency. Don’t assume, but most vendors sell 205g0. If they don’t specify, then ask, but you probably want Grade 0. Okay, so which one should I use?

Krytox™ Performance Lubricants Applications

The Krytox™ GPL 21X series contains molybdenum disulfide for extreme pressure (EP) conditions and should be used for slow speed or heavily loaded applications.

If you are going to build more than one keyboard or you have a hot-swap PCB and want to swap your switches regularly, get a lubing station. It will help you be more efficient and organized. Switch lubricating can sound scary but in reality is quite simple and makes a huge difference in both feel and sound!

One thing I’d like to add is that when lubing linear switches, greases are OK for housings that have more imperfections or lower tolerances like Cherry housings. Krytox™ GPL (general purpose lubricants) oils, which are formulated to provide a cost-effective base oil for industrial applications.

While Krytox™ grease will not react with the other greases or cause decomposition or any hazardous reactions, it will not stop the other lubricant from breaking down from heat and oxidation. Therefore, it is not recommended to mix Krytox™ lubricants with any non-perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oil or grease. Characteristics of Krytox™ Performance Lubricants

The feel of this switch is quite smooth throughout of course due to the lube job, but as someone who prefers double-stage springs, sometimes I did feel that the switch felt a little bit slower than I would have wanted, but unfortunately, that is just the nature of single-stage springs. I would also like to point out that while the lube job is very consistent across all my switches, some might say that there is too much lube making it feel a bit mushy compared to other switches that you might have lubed yourself. If you aren’t a fan of the lube job, it could be quite a hassle to have to clean off each switch and lube them yourself, so I would have also liked to have seen a dry version of the Moon V2s sold for those who want to do it themselves. If you have any other suggestions for how to lube switches I’d love to hear them. The brushing process is pretty time consuming so if there’s another way to do it without sacrificing accuracy I’m all ears! Alright, I’m sold, but where do I buy these lubricants? Good questions there. In my experience so far I haven’t had to do any maintenance or reapplication of lubricant. I’ve had one board lubed for about a year and it still feels very good. I don’t know if the feel has changed because it would be a subtle shift over a long period of time but I can still say that they feel lubricated and aren’t in need of further adjustment.