Description
Sextant oil is a specialty oil developed for the lubrication and maintenance of precision instruments such as sextants. Proper lubrication helps keep moving parts running smoothly and precisely, which is important for accurate measurements in astronomical navigation.
Historically, the best instrument oils were made from high-quality whale oil. This oil had high viscosity, good resistance to oxidation and very good lubricating properties on metal surfaces. Today, the use of oil from marine mammals is prohibited, and modern instrument oils are therefore developed with other raw materials.
This sextant oil is based on jojoba oil combined with synthetic components, giving it a molecular structure and lubricating properties similar to classic instrument oils. The result is an oil with excellent stability, high film strength and good resistance to oxidation and deposits.
The oil is particularly suitable for lubricating mechanical parts on sextants, such as micrometer screws and other precision components. Regular maintenance can help keep the instrument functioning smoothly and precisely over time.
The sextant oil comes in a convenient 1/4 ounce bottle and is well suited for the maintenance of sextants used for sextant navigation and other precision mechanics.
The navigation shop Kart.no AS carries equipment and accessories for sextants and astronomical navigation.
