Lubricating/fixing revolving cable attachments?

[Bryan88MA]

Can anyone speak about their experience maintaining or refurbishing cable attachments that do not revolve smoothly?


I just received the Ivanko RSB-34 34" straight bar cable attachment and it has a little bit of stick to it when using it for triceps press downs.

I've sprayed the rotating collar with WD40, which has improved the spin, but it is not 100% smooth when using on my pull down setup..

Would a little PB Blaster (penetrate) be helpful to get in there and break up any rust that may have formed inside the spinning collar?

Input appreciated.



https://ivankobarbell.com/products/r...g-straight-bar

[radrd]

3-in-1 and Tri-Flo are my go-to lubricants. Either should work. Though you may need to take it apart and clean with a brush if there is considerable rust. If you can.

[Duplicitous]

WD40 is a terrible lubricant. Try the Pblaster; it won't hurt anything. Going forward either of the aforementioned lubricants would work.

[paulinkansas]

I post a lot in firearm/hunting forums. WD40 is not a lubricant. Very few people use WD40 in a firearm. It's a water displacement chemical. 3 in 1, Tri Flo, Pblaster will all be more effective.

[Bryan88MA]

Thanks all for the replies. Things loosened up a little bit lately. But I'll be applying PB Blaster shortly.

[Duplicitous]

I post a lot in firearm/hunting forums. WD40 is not a lubricant. Very few people use WD40 in a firearm. It's a water displacement chemical. 3 in 1, Tri Flo, Pblaster will all be more effective.

It's a terrible lubricant, but it is a lubricant.

Direct from the company's own SDS:

Product Name: WD-40 Multi-Use Product Aerosol
Product Use: Lubricant, Penetrant, Drives Out
Moisture, Removes and Protects Surfaces From
Corrosion

From the technical data sheet:

WD-40® Multi-Use Product lubricates moving parts such as hinges, wheels, rollers, chains, and gears