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Hetman - Slide Oils & Grease

Viscosity: #4 - Light Slide

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Viscosity: #5 - Slide

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Viscosity: #8 - Tuning Slide Grease (Tub)

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Hetman® Musical Instrument Lubricants

The extensive range of Hetman® Musical Instrument Lubricants constitutes an application-specific system of advanced instrument care for the discriminating musician. This system of lubricants was developed to go beyond the limitations of conventional oils and provide a new level of instrument performance and longevity.

 

• Leading Edge Technology - each lubricant embodies the most advanced technology, providing superior, longer-lasting performance, and protection against wear and corrosion.

• Application-Specific - each lubricant's viscosity and formulation is designed for its specific application.

• Compatibility - each lubricant is compatible with conventional petroleum-based oils, avoiding potential gumming problems associated with some synthetics.

• Easy Application - each lubricant is packaged with a dispensing system that allows convenient application to the most difficult-to-reach lubrication points.

• Application Guide - an easy-to-follow application guide is available that clearly describes the proper use of each product. 

SLIDE LUBRICANTS (OIL)

Hetman® Synthetic Slide Oils are formulated for first and third valve slides (trumpets, cornets, etc.). These lubricants are designed to maintain an airtight seal and smooth slide action when making intonation adjustments. The proper choice of viscosity grade depends on the fit and length of your slides. Generally speaking, lighter viscosities are needed for tighter fitting and longer length slides, whereas heavier viscosities are required for looser fitting and shorter length slides. One should choose the heaviest viscosity that still allows rapid slide movement. Packaged in 22 ml bottles with special dropper tip applicator. Available in three nontoxic, non-gumming, long-lasting viscosity grades:

 

4. LIGHT SLIDE OIL - Formulated for tighter fitting valve slides and valve slides of longer length. PN: H4-LSO-22.

5. SLIDE OIL - Original formula (Tuning Slide Oil). Medium viscosity for most first and third valve slides. PN: H5-SO-22.

6. HEAVY SLIDE OIL - Designed for looser fitting valve slides and valve slides of shorter length. PN: H6-HSO-22.

 

SLIDE LUBRICANTS (GREASE)

Hetman® Slide Grease Lubricants are designed for tuning slides and valve slides that are normally maintained in position once adjusted. The choice of three unique, nontoxic products allows for smooth, air-tight performance of both tight and loose fitting slides:

 

7. SLIDE-GEL™ - This special tuning slide lubricant provides long-lasting seal and firm slide motion. A premium, hi-viscosity product that will not bunch-up in the ends of slide tubes. Adhesive formulation protects slides against corrosion and wear. Packaged in 22 ml bottles with special dropper tip applicator. See USG No. 9 for additional application. PN: H7-SGL-22.

8. PREMIUM SLIDE GREASE &endash; A long-lasting slide lubricant of heavier consistency, this premium slide grease keeps slides airtight and moving smoothly. Packaged in 10 cc jars. PN: H8-SGR-10.

9. ULTRA SLIDE GREASE - A unique slide grease of extra-heavy consistency designed primarily for instruments with loose fitting slides. Perfect alternative for vintage instruments with corroded slide tubes that run the risk of splitting or cracking when being expanded. This tacky grease keeps slides in place and airtight. Resists breakdown. May be used together with Slide-Gel™ to obtain the desired "feel" or "pull" of one's slides. Packaged in 10cc jars. PN: H9-USG-10.

 

SYNTHETIC GREASE SYRINGE

Hetman® Lubricants offers a special multi-purpose synthetic lubricating grease packaged in a precision 10cc syringe applicator for a multitude of woodwind and brasswind applications.

 

10. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT GREASE - This unique product features a nontoxic, synthetic lubricating grease packaged in a convenient, sealable, dispensing syringe. Woodwind and Brasswind applications include: flat springs and tracks (bronze & steel), pivot screws, clamp screws, wing screws, sax neck screws, linkage joints, lever hinges, ball joints, and threads (valve stems, valve caps and screw bells). In addition to superior wear protection and extreme pressure performance, this plastics-safe, synthetic grease is waterproof and helps to prevent rust. 10 cc syringe applicator. PN: H10-MIG-10.

 LINKAGE and BALL JOINT LUBRICANTS

Linkage and Ball Joint Lubricants: Hetman® Synthetic Linkage and Ball Joint Lubricants are formulated for superior performance and protection of rotary valve linkage components: spherical rod end bearings (e.g. "Minibal" and "Unibal"), linkage joints, cross joints, lever hinges and ball joints. These lubricants combat wear; provide for positive, quiet actions; and prevent corrosion of linkage components. These formulations are nontoxic, and non-damaging to plastic components and rubber bumpers. Packaged in 22 ml precision needle oilers.