Mix Ballpoint Pen Disassembly & Clea.

GarryR 18 May 2011

A new question without a doubt, however i haven’t found a solution within my searches so far. My Mix gold ballpoint Century (mid ’70s) twist mechanism is jammed, and I have no clue how you can disassemble and do the repair. I am afraid to sent it to Mix, because it has sentimental value, and I’m not going them replacing it with a brand new one.

Anybody have ideas about this?

WriteAway 18 May 2011

I’m not sure if this sounds like what is happening inside your situation, but.

Older Mix twist ballpoints are recognized to seize up otherwise used regularly. I’ve some near this happening, and just by twisting regularly can one have them operating, and never easily at this. In my opinion the “grease” (or whatever lubricant used) simply dries up.

NOTE: I have never carried this out with my pens , however i question if some penetrating lubricant, like spray lithium grease, could be employed to infuse the mechanism without removing it in the pen body. What effect this may dress in the mechanism or finish from the pen, I’m not sure. I treasure my affected pens an excessive amount of to accept chance of trying this, but it may be a choice you are prepared to try.

Search FPN under “Mix ballpoint repair” or similar terms to try to locate earlier threads about this for additional input. One user attempted some form of alcohol to release his pen, but I don’t think that’s a good lubricant, IMO. If Mix has a solution to this problem, it is a well-stored secret.
Edited by WriteAway, 18 May 2011 – 20:14.

GarryR 18 May 2011

Which makes sense, because the pen under consideration has not been touched in decades. Have you got any idea how you can disassemble these pens? I have wondered previously if the front tip from the pen screws off, because it is another piece. Meanwhile, I’ll keep searching.

Thanks, Write Away, for the fast and thoughtful response!

WriteAway 19 May 2011

Glad to supply some good info, Garry.

In my opinion the twist workings are press-squeeze into the barrel from the pen, but I have never attempted to consider mine apart and so i can’t offer any guidance in disassembly for you personally. I have frequently wanted some independent pen restorer would develop and provide a method to repair these pens, but haven’t heard about any offering this type of service.

I am talking about, when the pen is useless now, you could attempt alcohol (book yesteryear threads whether it had been denatured or whatever alcohol used). It had been stated to free up. But there’d not be any lubricant left inside, so I’m not sure what lengthy-term effect it might have.

We ought to start calling this “Mix Syndrome”! LOL! Basically had some junk pens myself, I’d attempt to create a safe technique and provide it like other restorers provide for other brands online. Until then, your main choices are risk doing something yourself or by delivering it to Mix. Or you can acquire the tip extended, utilize it having a holder like a desk pen. Best of luck!
Edited by WriteAway, 19 May 2011 – 00:56.

Chthulhu 19 May 2011

I have had some success loosening stiff Mix-type mechanisms having a small droplet of three-In-One oil applied between your covering from the mechanism and also the threaded carrier that moves the refill: using the cap and refill removed, use the oil towards the inner wall from the covering in order that it runs lower between your covering and also the threaded carrier, provide a “thermometer shake” to transmit the oil lower, then work the mechanism for just a few minutes.

I have didn’t have one which was completely immovable, though.

rminj 19 May 2011

I really had a mature one break, the whole inside mechanism emerged the top pen.
The twist mechanism inside is really a sizable spiral groove or thread. I had been really surprised
how coarse the thread/screw was. maybe 3 twist into it in the event that. It’d a black grease inside it (graphite?).

I pressed the mechanism in and my spouse continues to be while using pen so I am unsure I’m able to go disassembling it
again..

To be sure using the above posts. the twist mechanism seems pressed in to the pen body..it does not appear to
screw together. Theoretically one will be able to grab outdoors body with one hands and also the silver refill
area using the other and pull it apart. However I don’t believe the above mentioned pen I’ve is really as solidly together
now like a new pen.

KrazyIvan 19 May 2011

WriteAway 20 May 2011

I have had some success loosening stiff Mix-type mechanisms having a small droplet of three-In-One oil applied between your covering from the mechanism and also the threaded carrier that moves the refill: using the cap and refill removed, use the oil towards the inner wall from the covering in order that it runs lower between your covering and also the threaded carrier, provide a “thermometer shake” to transmit the oil lower, then work the mechanism for just a few minutes.

Never imagined of utilizing that! DOH! Good idea, Mike! That doesn’t appear to provide any dangerous issues other substances may have, aside from an oily residue if an excessive amount of can be used.
Hubert
http://www.styloforum.com/

Fountainpenlover 20 May 2011

Chthulhu 20 May 2011

Never imagined of utilizing that! DOH! Good idea, Mike! That doesn’t appear to provide any dangerous issues other substances may have, aside from an oily residue if an excessive amount of can be used.
Hubert
http://www.styloforum.com/

A silicone oil would most likely be even safer, however i did not have on hands at that time. Now I possibly could capture a little that’s separated from my tubes of silicone grease. 🙂

GarryR 20 May 2011

Wow, thanks all for that great suggestions. I’d a sense the mechanism was press-squeeze into your body, and i’m unwilling to take a set of pliers towards the factor, like me QUITE i would ruin it. I’ll provide the 3 in 1 oil a go, and when that does not get it done, then denatured alcohol, possibly adopted with oil or silicone grease. I’ll publish with my results.

Thanks greatly, everybody!

Chthulhu 20 May 2011

GarryR 20 May 2011

Oil did not get it done, nor did denatured alcohol. What finally labored would be a shot of spray penetrating lubricant, into within the mechanism. I allow it to sit for some time, then attempted it again, felt the mechanism provide a little, stored in internet marketing, and today it’s working just like a champion. Then i put a few drops of oil within the mechanism, as I am i washed everything out earlier.
Interesting help everybody. Jeez, I am feeling triumphant here, and it is only a stupid pen. Oh wait, look who I am speaking to.

Many thanks folks,

WriteAway 21 May 2011

GarryR 21 May 2011

trademark 22 May 2011

I’ve “awakened” twelve approximately “frozen” older but new or mint Mix Century ballpoint pens previously year. 90% success by WARMING the pen with warm water underneath the kitchen tap, fostering not receiving water in to the pen, so watch carefully and water on low. The metal gets hotter rapidly and securely and when I recieve the very first turn, I Gradually arrange it to operation.

For that other 10%, I’ll consider using a penetrating oil, WD-40 I suppose.

WriteAway 24 May 2011

KrazyIvan 24 May 2011

WriteAway 25 May 2011

Lithium grease lasts very lengthy under conditions a lot more harsh than your typical pen will endure.

Wouldn’t making it the perfect lubricant to make use of, possibly?

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