
Made In The USA
Imperial Sizing Die Wax is the most recognized product of the line. Because of its superior performance and ease of application and cleanup, this product has been a favorite of knowledgeable reloaders for years. Redding is committed to maintaining the integrity of this product by producing
it to the exact formulation that made it so popular.
Imperial Dry Neck Lube is the perfect lube for those who neck size. This product can be used inside and outside the case neck, reducing the drag on both the die and size button without concern about powder contamination.
Imperial Bio-Green
Case Lube
Our best formulation ever ! Imperial Bio-Green Case Lube is a plant based, bio-degradable lubricant petroleum free,super duty case forming and resizing lubricant.
Made from biodegradable plant materials.that offers a highly effective, totally renewable substitute to traditional petroleum based case lubricants.
It may be used on any pad type applicator to provide superior lubrication. Bio-green is a perfect case lube for use with ultrasonic cleaners and
pin polishing as it offers easy water cleanup and will not stain your brass.
NEW !
Imperial
Screw Thread Wax
Using a
proprietary formulation originally developed as a "Stay-Put"
wax lubricant for use in our manufacturing process, This Imperial Screw Thread wax product has now been made commercially available. Unlike grease or
oils, wax lubricants stay in place sealing out dirt moisture and other
contaminants to better prevent galling,fretting and corrosion. The uses for a lubricant
like this are boundless. On the reloading bench there are many uses,
Greatly reduces friction on screw threads and wear surfaces.
It works on die threads, internal and external, as a ram lubricant or
on any shaft or linkage where high lubricity and low transitory
properties are important to keep the work area c
There are numerous uses in general
firearms maintenance; it makes a perfect choke tube thread lube and
seal, provides excellent wear resistance in the joint pins of break
action guns. It can lubricate bolt ways and slide rails as well as
act as a rust preventative for storage when pulled through a bore on
a mop. The key is Imperial Screw
Thread Wax stays
where it is needed
Understanding the purpose of Case
Lubricant, and how it should be implemented in the reloading process, is
essential for a Handloader to be successful. When used correctly, a
high-quality Case Lube will prevent a host of frustrating problems and
make the endeavor much easier and more enjoyable. High-quality Case Lubricants, such as Imperial Sizing Die Wax, are formulated with EP (Extreme Pressure) additives. These
additives are necessary to create and maintain a sufficient barrier
between the cartridge case and the Reloading Die during the compression
and stress generated by the resizing process. Because EP agents are not present in ordinary oils and greases, they are not suitable for cartridge case resizing. Use of improper lubricants will result in a multitude of problems, some of which include: stuck cases, scratched cases, difficulty resizing, etc.
It is preferable that Case Lubricant is applied by
hand, one case at a time. This method provides both the opportunity for
thorough lube application, but also the opportunity to individually
inspect each cartridge case for defects or flaws. Due to its thickness, a
tremendous amount of pressure is generated at the head / web of a
cartridge case during the resizing process. By comparison, the shoulder and neck are relatively thin and require less effort to resize. As
you may have deduced, Case Lubricant should be applied more generously
at the web than other areas of the case (see image #7 below). If the web is insufficiently lubricated, the case will become stuck in the Die. Handloaders
using spray-on case lubricants need to be particularly mindful of this,
especially if a loading block covers the web of the cartridge cases
during application (be sure that the web is exposed, See image #6
below). If using spray-on lubricants, please follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations with regard to application methods and
adhesion time.
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Please
note that the inside of the case neck should be cleaned with a nylon or
brass bristle brush before lubrication is applied; a few quick passes
is sufficient (see image #8 below this paragraph). Cases should then be wiped free of dirt or debris
Though often neglected, the neck of the cartridge case should be lubricated. For
this task, we recommend using Imperial Dry Neck Lube. The easiest way
to apply dry neck lube is simply to dip the cartridge case neck into
Imperial Application Media. The media consists of high
density ceramic spheres (spheres approximate the size of #9 lead shot)
that are pre-charged with Imperial Dry Neck Lube. This method allows the Handloader to lubricate both the inside and outside of the case neck simultaneously.
To apply Case Lubricant, please follow the procedure below. Please note that the steps that follow will prepare a cartridge case to be Full Length Resized. If Neck Sizing only, please skip ahead to step #6.
1) Work some Imperial Sizing Die Wax between the tip of your forefinger and thumb.
2) When sufficiently coated, use your index finger and thumb to hold the base of the cartridge case.
3) Use your free hand to grip the case’s neck and rotate it so that lubrication transfers to the cartridge case.
4) When the web area has been
completely coated, slowly move toward the shoulder or case mouth,
applying an even coating of case lubricant along the way. If resizing a bottleneck cartridge case, stop at the shoulder/body junction. If lubricant finds its way to the shoulder, simply wipe it away with a clean finger to avoid dents.
5) Should the lubricant become sparse, replenish by repeating step #1.
6) If
resizing a bottleneck cartridge case, we recommend dipping the case
neck into Imperial Application Media to lubricate the inside and outside
of the case neck with dry neck lube (images 5 & 5B below).
Imperial Sizing Die Wax needn’t be heavily applied to be effective. However, it is advisable to apply lubricant more liberally on the first few cases to be resized. This will “season” the Die and help insure that cases do not become stuck. Experience will garner a feel for how much lubricant is sufficient. If the resizing process becomes increasingly difficult, this is a good indication that more case lubricant is necessary. If
you encounter greater than average resistance when pulling the expander
button through the case neck or if it produces an audible “squawk,”
this indicates that you did not clean the case neck or that more dry
neck lubricant is needed.
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Case Lube Pad Type
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