Imperial Lubricants

 
Made In The USA

Imperial Dry Neck Lube  to reduce drag  Imperial Dry Neck Lube For use inside and outside the case neck is graphite based powder and is designed to reduce the drag and chatter on both the die and size button  of the cartridge case neck within the sizing die without concern of powder contamination. and allows for easier passage of the expander button through the case neck. Imperial Dry Neck Lube 1 oz. container (Will not contaminate powder)  Imperial Application Media The easy way to apply dry neck lube to case necks.  Simply dip the cartridge case neck into the ceramic media. The media consists of high density ceramic spheres that are pre- charged with Imperial Dry Neck Lube. Can be used with all cartridge cases including 17 cal. (Will not contaminate powder) NEW ImperialConvenience-Pak With Application Media  The Imperial Dry Neck Lube Convenience Pak provides an easier convenient way to purchase pre-charged application media along with the recharging lubricant for replenishment in one handy container. The included Application Media may be used for an indefinite time period with dry lubricant recharging every 400-500 cases. The Application Media charged with Imperial Dry Neck Lubricant is a highly effective dry blend that will lube the inside and outside of case necks at the same time. This saves time and ensures even distribution. (Will not contaminate powder) .
Imperial Sizing Die Wax Imperial Sizing Die wax is the original non-liquid sizing die lube. One 2 oz tin will full length resize several thousand cases. Makes forming of cases easier with less chance of dented shoulders. Imperial wax produces the results you desire without the mess. For use inside and outside the case neck to reduce drag on both the die and size button without concern of powder contamination.Use a paper towel or finger to apply and remove  Packaged in 1 oz. or 2 oz container. Imperial Sizing Die Wax - 1 oz.    Imperial Sizing Die Wax - 2 oz.  Redding Brand Imperial Sizing Die Wax The original non-liquid sizing die lube is now available from Redding. True to the original LeClear product of the 70’s – green in color. Packaged in 1oz. tins.   Case Lube Pad With rubber Non slip feet                                                                                 The Redding Case Lube Pad is great for lubricating both rifle and pistol cases. Just put case lube (sold separately) on the pad and roll empty cases across the pad to get an even application. The storage container for the pad has rubber non-skid feet so the pad will not skate all over the reloading bench.                                                                               Bio Green Case Lube Sold  Separately

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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,

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

Lubricating Cases

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.

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).