what grease do I use?

[SherriB]

for the maintanance on thread feed roller is it the multi-purpose or the polymer?

[levelbest]

As I recall - Polymer - Plastic. Multipurpouse - Metal.

I think that says it all [img]smile.gif[/img]

P-P / M-M

[levelbest]

You know, I guess that is bit of a trick question as the hubs on the plastic thread feed rollers are metal. The Polymer is supposed to grease when something comes in contact with plastic - which the thread feed and pinch rollers do.

Maybe it should read Metal on Metal - Multipurpose.

[The Embroidery Authority - OLD]

Guys,
Plastic against Plastic = Polymer
Plastic against Metal = Polymer
Metal against Metal = Multipurpose

You will be using the Polymer about 95% of the time you are lubricating your machine. The multipurpose is used when lubricating the X carriage and the grabber motor cam. Very early model Amayas (2002) would call for a little multipurpose grease on the color change threaded rod but soon after the color change motor was upgraded and now you don't need to lubricate it at all.
Ed Orantes
Melco Tech & Trainer
504-258-6260