Hormann Garage door Lubricant

kev2009

Hi,

I have a Hormann single electric up & over door. I had it fitted few years ago and I recall the fitter saying not to use WD40 but he never gave me the name of a product to use. I've been looking but not too sure what is best to use. Some say Silicone or white Litium but i'm unsure whats best and don't want to cause any damage/potential issues down the line. I've also been suggested to use a product with PTFE.. So these are ones I've found, which one would you recommend or is there an alternate product that's best to use?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Professional-Silicone-Lubricant-400/dp/B000297TQM/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1460396803&sr=1-1&keywords=garage+door+lubricant

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3---ONE-Professional-Performance-Lubricant/dp/B000Y8Q6SI/ref=sr_1_3?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1460396803&sr=1-3&keywords=garage+door+lubricant

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/7577134/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=UK-PLA-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Facilities_Cleaning_And_Maintenance-_-Greases_And_Oils_And_Lubricants&mkwid=sLjoISBKv_dc|pcrid|88057057683|pkw||pmt||prd|7577134&gclid=CJSKw9yuicwCFVTnGwodgFgM_g


https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Professional-White-Lithium-Grease/dp/B0032NIWHK/ref=pd_bxgy_328_img_2/261-2816048-9977806?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0032NIWHK&pd_rd_r=8ce7ff4f-6f72-11e9-9a96-d95f0a414c28&pd_rd_w=1BKn3&pd_rd_wg=tjt3d&pf_rd_p=07e3e597-b71b-4701-a3fd-d79c50f48406&pf_rd_r=Q9Q9ZQHMB7X4A73W6RBJ&psc=1&refRID=Q9Q9ZQHMB7X4A73W6RBJ

Many thanks

Kev

Mr.Generous

ACF-50 if you want the best stuff, lithium (white) grease is pretty good or this budget stuff is pretty good - Auto Extreme Rust Proofer. I found local shop selling it for £3 - its very similar to waxoil so it stays in place, kills corrosion, lubricates and protects. Just the job.

kev2009

Thanks, I looked those up but seem to be for motorbikes and cars, not garage door runners etc ��

Kev

fatbelly

Anything that is designed for a motorbike chain would work fine.

Mr.Generous

Ah different metal than anything else not steel then …

WD40 has too much solvent for long term protection the stuff I mentioned is all good.

greyteam1959

Not supposed to use a grease or oil type product as this can gather dust etc & cause a problem with the runners gumming up.
Use something like this.....
https://www.toolstation.com/action-can-sp-90-silicone-lubricant/p34151

Mr.Generous

Id rather grease or oil the runners and risk a bit of gunk than face corrosion problems. My electric garage door has been going about 15 years and all sorts of sprays go on the chain, track and various pivots. No rust. Smooth action.

Rodders53

What does the installation and maintenance instructions suggest you use? They were left with you when the door was installed weren't they?

My H. up and over door has a label on which says to oil pivot points annually (5000 operations) and to NOT grease the runners. Only graphite dust in the lock, is another warning.

The motorised bit - current ones state the belt needs no lubricating/greasing. So probably small drops of any lubricating oil on pivots again.

https://www.hormann.co.uk/home-owners-and-renovators/ is their website and may be the place to get instructions and correct lubricants to use from?

Le_Kirk

If you lubricate runners, the path of least resistance will be for the roller to slide in the runner, rather than for the roller to turn on its bearing. This will lead to flat spots on the rollers.

kev2009

The property was new build & no garage door info left. Only if I have is for the elec motor i had installed which didn't say much and no stickers on door other than the model. All info I've seen just say to lubricate but no specifics of what to use.

I thought of booking a service as it coming up to 4 years old & having it checked, lubricated and then getting lubricant info then but in all honesty its probably been used less than 10 times as mostly use the back door so probably a waste of the guys 15 mins & whatever service charge is associated.

Kev

EssexExile

kev2009 wrote: »

The property was new build & no garage door info left. Only if I have is for the elec motor i had installed which didn't say much and no stickers on door other than the model. All info I've seen just say to lubricate but no specifics of what to use.

I thought of booking a service as it coming up to 4 years old & having it checked, lubricated and then getting lubricant info then but in all honesty its probably been used less than 10 times as mostly use the back door so probably a waste of the guys 15 mins & whatever service charge is associated.

Kev

Mine's a Hormann sectional so a bit different but it gets opened several times a day & I oil it with 3in1 when I feel like it. It's been fine these last 15 years.