Tripod Head Grease

Avi14 · 12-02-2011, 11:47 AM

looks like "damping grease" is what you are looking for. In addition to the kit shown above, see http://www.amazon.com/Lubricant-Grease-Nyogel-2oz-Tube/dp/B005KLCXDQ/ref=sr_...2850574&sr=8-2 -Avi

Steinback · 12-02-2011, 01:11 PM

I wouldn't ask Manfrotto for a sample, I meant that if you can figure out the industrial supplier that provides their grease (likely to a number of different industries for a number of different purposes) then the supplier or manufacturer may be willing to send out a sample. If Manfrotto won't tell you what the grease is called then I would contact their service department, tell them I have an old, out of warranty ball head that I want to relube myself, and ask if there is any way I could buy a small container of the damping grease they use on their current tripod heads.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-02-2011, 03:32 PM

There is plenty damping fluid available out there.
R/C cars use it in shock absorbers and differentials, so do turntables for tonearm damping. The hard part seems to kick in when you try to find the sticky 500000 cSt or higher viscosity.

althaua · 07-03-2014, 07:51 AM

Hello, does anyone have a solid lead or solution to this yet? I have searched the Internet to find very few discussions about this besides this thread. Any help would be much appreciated!

wombat2go · 07-03-2014, 08:13 AM

Hi Loren

Index of /_pdf

Look for the pdfs on their list "dgm.pdf" and
"nye_damping_grease.pdf"

Not a Number · 07-03-2014, 09:07 AM

R3,3511. Fluid/Grease Jar Spare Parts | Manfrotto Spares

**LaurenOE** · 07-03-2014, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

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Cool! Thanks!

zapp · 07-29-2014, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Does anyone know where I can get the sticky tripod grease?
I'm not looking for thick grease or moly grease, but that new really tacky/sticky stuff they seem to be using in fluid and pan heads.

Its something new and its white - it's not lithium, but something that doesn't wash off easily.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Get a head that does not need grease and you will be happy ever after.

aploinaz · 07-23-2015, 10:59 PM

Amsoil synthetic polymeric off road grease with 5% moly or valvoline crimson tacky grease. It dampens the rotational movement of the tripod head similar to fluid heads

nutellacrepe · 10-27-2018, 12:20 PM

Here is a demo of white lithium, tri-flo, and damping grease:

You Tube

Explains why my white lithium grease in the aerosol can doesn't work.

I had a longer discussion, but the forum webpage lost it when I didn't click "forum old don't care".

deon · 05-25-2023, 02:53 AM

Hi. This is May 2023 and I have the very same issue. I'll tel you what have so far not worked for me. Grade 2 Silicon was too slippy. Grade 3 silicon paste had the right viscosity but it also gets stuck in the beginning. The color and consistency of the old flanges makes me believe that it is a petroleum grease with a NLGI grade of 4 - that is very sticky! Also make sure to get a grease that is "flat" meaning in very cold or hot temperatures the viscosity does not change much.

Not a Number · 05-25-2023, 01:06 PM

Old thread but some new info:

Very thick damping grease
NyoGel PG-44A Super Damping Grease (5g Tube) - OVEREADY

See these videos for discussion of the NyoGel:

You Tube

You Tube

12-02-2011, 11:47 AM	#16
Avi14 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	Damping Grease looks like "damping grease" is what you are looking for. In addition to the kit shown above, see http://www.amazon.com/Lubricant-Grease-Nyogel-2oz-Tube/dp/B005KLCXDQ/ref=sr_...2850574&sr=8-2 -Avi

07-23-2015, 10:59 PM	#24
aploinaz New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3	RE Sticky grease for tripod heads Amsoil synthetic polymeric off road grease with 5% moly or valvoline crimson tacky grease. It dampens the rotational movement of the tripod head similar to fluid heads

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12-02-2011, 01:11 PM	#17
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I wouldn't ask Manfrotto for a sample, I meant that if you can figure out the industrial supplier that provides their grease (likely to a number of different industries for a number of different purposes) then the supplier or manufacturer may be willing to send out a sample. If Manfrotto won't tell you what the grease is called then I would contact their service department, tell them I have an old, out of warranty ball head that I want to relube myself, and ask if there is any way I could buy a small container of the damping grease they use on their current tripod heads.

12-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#18
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	There is plenty damping fluid available out there. R/C cars use it in shock absorbers and differentials, so do turntables for tonearm damping. The hard part seems to kick in when you try to find the sticky 500000 cSt or higher viscosity.

07-03-2014, 07:51 AM	#19
althaua New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 1	Hello, does anyone have a solid lead or solution to this yet? I have searched the Internet to find very few discussions about this besides this thread. Any help would be much appreciated!

07-03-2014, 08:13 AM	#20
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Hi Loren Index of /_pdf Look for the pdfs on their list "dgm.pdf" and "nye_damping_grease.pdf"

07-03-2014, 09:07 AM	#21
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	R3,3511. Fluid/Grease Jar Spare Parts \| Manfrotto Spares

07-03-2014, 10:40 AM	#22
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number R3,3511. Fluid/Grease Jar Spare Parts \| Manfrotto Spares Cool! Thanks!

07-29-2014, 07:03 AM	#23
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388	Originally posted by LaurenOE Does anyone know where I can get the sticky tripod grease? I'm not looking for thick grease or moly grease, but that new really tacky/sticky stuff they seem to be using in fluid and pan heads. Its something new and its white - it's not lithium, but something that doesn't wash off easily. Any ideas? Thanks. Get a head that does not need grease and you will be happy ever after.

05-25-2023, 02:53 AM	#26
deon New Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 1	Hi. This is May 2023 and I have the very same issue. I'll tel you what have so far not worked for me. Grade 2 Silicon was too slippy. Grade 3 silicon paste had the right viscosity but it also gets stuck in the beginning. The color and consistency of the old flanges makes me believe that it is a petroleum grease with a NLGI grade of 4 - that is very sticky! Also make sure to get a grease that is "flat" meaning in very cold or hot temperatures the viscosity does not change much.