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Manual Spindle Oiling

The spindle is the part of the handpiece that the bur fits into. The end is visible at the front of the handpiece head. It is a complicated piece if engineering that opens to accommodate or release the bur and closes the grip as the button is pressed and released.

There are regulatory guidelines and safety tests as to the holding pressure it applies to the bur. The tests are carried out at every handpiece service.

Automated oiling units will not do this task automatically. Check operator instructions or call us for guidance if you have got an automatic oiler.

Handpiece manufacturers recommends oiling the burr spindle once a week.

Manual Spindle Oiling Instructions

Manual Instructions

You will need:

  • Spindle oiling nozzle
  • Synthetic based maintenance care oil.
  • Interdental brush.
  • Disposable napkin / towel.

Oiling procedure:

  1.  Fit the oiling adapter and cap on the oil can.
  2. Shake the oil can to mix the components.
  3. Loosely cover the handpiece head.
  4. Hold the oil vertically and fit nozzle into the spindle.
  5. Spray oil…. One…Two.
  6. Insert brush and clean out inside while operating release button.
  7. If brush has got black debris on it repeat oiling.