[CAUT] VS Profelt (was Re: S&S Key Bushings)

[Chris Solliday]

the amount of lubricant is less than 1% of the formula.
Chris Solliday
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Sturm" <fssturm at unm.edu>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: [CAUT] VS Profelt (was Re: S&S Key Bushings)


> Any word on the formula other than silicon polymers? Specifically,  
> what the vehicle is? Is there some water in the mix, and, if so, more  
> or less how much? Is there a smell that would give a clue (eg,  
> alcohol)? Knowing what's in there would make it easier to decide how  
> to use it, as, for instance, whether and how much heat is appropriate.
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> University of New Mexico
> fssturm at unm.edu
> 
> 
> 
> On Oct 20, 2008, at 2:05 PM, Garee, Anne E. wrote:
> 
> > Rick and all,
> > We've had great success with VS Profelt at Florida State now for  
> > several
> > years.  Pianotek has compiled a list of successful uses from techs all
> > over the country. These include action centers, key bushings, damper
> > guide rail bushings, trapwork/keybed bushings, and yes, damper felt.  
> > We
> > use warm cauls in the key bushings and leave them over night. This has
> > revolutionized practice room key bushing protocols!  We do more  
> > resizing
> > than rebushing lately and can get pianos back in service very quickly.
> > Anne Garee
>