Core-Tex Ball Transfer Cleaning and Care

Periodic cleaning of your ball transfers will help to maintain performance, decrease sound and prevent damage to the bottom of the dome. If your Core-Tex is not moving as smoothly as you like, then you will need to clean the ball transfers. This video takes you through step by step along with recommendations on a few drops of lubricant.

The frequency of the need for cleaning is based on the volume of utilization and the  environment in which your Core-Tex is used.  Frequent cleaning should not be necessary in most cases. 

• *IMPORTANT*Avoid use of any lubricants that can break down ABS plastic after prolonged exposure.  Certain lubricants will chemically interact with the ABS causing damage.  A silicone based lubricant is safest on plastics. Check your lubricant before applying.
• Never leave excess lubricant accumulated on your dome.  This signals that you have added too much and creates an opportunity for dust, carpet fibers, etc. to attach to the bottom of the dome and be carried back into the ball transfers, potentially compromising performance. 

Examples of acceptable lubricants:

• Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic Lubricant with PTFE Spray
• DuPont™ Teflon™ Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant Spray
• WD-40 Specialist Water-Resistant Silicone Lubricant Spray (note this is not the most common form of WD40)

Also note that if you have previously mistakenly used or unsure if you used a lubricant that can damage the ABS plastic of your dome, it is recommended that you thoroughly clean the ball transfers with gasoline to remove any of that lubricant still inside of your ball transfer to avoid any potential damage to your dome.