What Is Shutter Oil?
Shutter oil is oil used for the sliding parts of shutters.
It lightens the lifting and lowering of shutters and reduces noise. It is used for maintenance of both manual and electric shutters.
Shutter oil comes in spray types (silicone spray, grease spray), greases, and lubricants. Silicone spray prevents rusting by creating a film and is very effective in reducing noise when raising and lowering shutters.
Lubricating oil and grease can be used in small quantities, but care must be taken to avoid dust adhesion.
Uses of Shutter Oil
Shutter oil is sprayed on the sliding parts of shutters to improve the sliding of shutters in houses, stores, workshops, factories, etc. In particular, it is effective when sprayed on the sliding parts between rails and slats, and between slats and slats. It is especially effective when sprayed on the sliding parts between rails and slats, and between slats and slats.
Oil sprays are used to remove rust from metal, clean, and remove sticking of parts such as screws. Grease is used for moving parts of shutters because it is highly effective in lubricating oil for a long time.
Silicon oil has excellent heat and cold resistance and creates a silicon film on the surface of the material to improve sliding. Its advantage is that dust and other contaminants do not adhere to it.
Characteristics of Shutter Oil
Shutters are often maintained by cleaning rust with an oil spray, followed by a silicone spray to create a film.
1. Silicon Spray
Silicon spray creates a film on the surface and has a smoothing action, and can be used on rubber, plastic, wood, and paper other than metal, but has no metal-cleaning ability. There are two types of silicone oil: straight silicone oil and modified silicone oil.
Straight Silicone Oil
Straight silicone oil has excellent heat and cold resistance, and its viscosity does not vary with temperature changes. Because of its film effect, it has water repellency and also prevents other substances from sticking to it. There are a variety of types, ranging from watery to fudge-like.
Denatured Oil
Modified silicone oil is an improved version of straight silicone oil. Specifically, the compatibility with organic substances and solubility with water is improved. This oil is used in cosmetics and as a water repellent.
2. Non-Silicone Oil
Oil sprays (lubricants) are suited for rust removal and other cleaning applications because of their high penetration into metals. Oil has a high degree of penetration into objects and can cause stains when used on wood, so it can basically only be used on metal.
Grease sprays are sticky and suitable for long-term lubrication. Oil sprays are hard to dry and sticky, and if left unattended can cause dust buildup, so care must be taken to wipe them off well.
Other Information About Shutter Oil
1. How to Use Shutter Oil
After cleaning each part of the shutter of any debris, all that is necessary before use is to shake the can of shutter oil well. Next, ensure it is sprayed it on each sliding part. In this case, when spraying in inaccessible or narrow areas, attach the attached tube to the outlet.
Since many shutter oil cans are made of high-pressure gas such as LPG, care should be taken to avoid fire. Use near flames or fire is strictly prohibited.
2. Precautions When Using Shutter Oil
Not for Inhalation or Drinking
It is harmful to the human body and should not be consumed. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage Method
It should not be placed inside an automobile as it may be damaged. Also, avoid storing the product in direct sunlight, in places where the temperature rises above 40°C, in places where rust is likely to occur, or in humid places.
Disposal Method
When disposing of shutter oil cans, the contents must be used up, and the gas must be completely drained out of the can by pressing the button outside where there is no fire, and then the can must be disposed of according to the disposal method of each local government.
3. Application of Shutter Oil
Shutter oil is also used for other applications. In particular, silicone spray is useful for sashes that have become squeaky, stuck, or slippery, curtain rails that have become slippery, and chest of drawers that have become stuck.
Silicone spray is also useful as an all-purpose lubricant to improve the movement of scissors that have lost their sharpness, chair casters that have become stuck, and so on. Furthermore, it has excellent water repellency and is used for water repellency treatment of various items, such as textiles, metals, and glass.