Lanox Vs Inox lubricant FAQ

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Lanox Vs Inox lubricant FAQ

Author: josh

Category: Equipment, rigging & preparation

Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 19:02

Written by Josh

inox The subject of Inox Vs Lanox often comes up in kayak fishing circles for good reason - both of them are tried and trusted lubricants used by many to keep their gear in tip top shape. I've often felt Lanox the superior product for certain applications (Miragedrive lubrication) and Inox better for others, such as electronic connections, multitools, lip grips, reels etc. I've also found that depending on the task at hand, one is almost always a good surrogate for the other. It turns out my findings are pretty much on par with the facts, which I've just discovered by way of an email from Inox-MX3 (manufacturor of both) that spells it out nicely, putting my uncertainty to rest. The newsletter itself contains quite a bit of in-depth information on various practical uses for both products (many of them shared) but there was one passage of commentary that interested me most, directly from John Chardon (CEO Candan Industries):

"Many people have asked me, "Why bring out another anti-corrosion lubricant when I had the best product of this type, INOX already on the market". The answer is quite simple, sure INOX will cover most of the applications most of the times where an anti-corrosion lubricant is required, but there are times when a heavier, longer lasting anti-corrosion lubricant is needed to do the job. 4 years of research and testing went into LANOX before I brought it out on the market. About 70% of the time LANOX and INOX can be used for the same application, INOX being more suitable for the lighter applications such as electrical, hobbies and the food and beverage processing industry ( FOOD GRADE APPROVED ) and LANOX suitable for the more extreme climatic and high humidity conditions. We have found that INOX may effect some of the more modern natural rubber products with continual long term use, LANOX doesn't have this effect."

As kayak fishermen, what do we take from this? Of the pedal-powered fraternity, of most interest is the confirmation that Lanox will last longer and be more impervious to pressure. So it is most likely (as I have long felt) the superior product to be using for lubrication of the miragedrive. And because it has no adverse effects on rubber, is also the superior of the two as a cleaning/lubrication agent for hatch seals (though I prefer McNetts silicone spray for this). The 3 FAQs shamelessly copy 'n pasted below (from the email) are the relevant details that provide more information of interest to yak fishing folk.

Q: What is LANOX?

A: LANOX is a Lanolin based anti-corrosion, anti-moisture lubricant.

Q: What difference is there between LANOX and INOX?

A: LANOX has been designed for a more heavy duty application than the original INOX, it is not food grade approved like INOX because it contains Lanolin, solvents and oil, it has no adverse effect on rubber.

Q: Can I use LANOX for any applications that I would normally use INOX?

A: In about 70% of instances LANOX & INOX will have the same results as both contain no silicon, acids, kerosene or dieselene. They are both top quality lubricants, cutting agents and anti-moisture, anti-corrosion sprays.

Q: What are the areas that LANOX would be preferred over INOX?

A: For example LANOX is more suitable in certain marine applications such as Anchors, Chains & Shackle Bolts and in the protection of Outboard & Inboard Motors. INOX would be best used in areas such as Marine Radios, Sail Tracks (non-staining) and the protection of stainless & aluminium fittings ( good for polishing stainless steel, aluminium & fibreglass). For use in Firearms, LANOX is best used for long term storages purposes whereas INOX has better applications for the day to day cleaning and lubrication (anti-static) so it doesn't attract dirt and helps clean barrel residues easier.