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Hetman Light Rotor Lubricant 11 Light

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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Material Synthetic
Brand Hetman
Liquid Volume 30 Milliliters
Recommended Uses For Product Musical

About this item

  • The Hetman synthetic lubricants are carefully formulated for its specific purpose and assures both fast, positive action and vital protection against wear and corrosion
  • For new instruments with close-tolerance rotors
  • Plastic-safe
  • All Hetman Musical Instruments Lubricants offer superior lubricating qualities, are longer-lasting than other lubricants, and are completely compatible with conventional petroleum-based lubricants, thereby avoiding potential gumming problems
  • The viscosity of each lubricant is carefully formulated for its specific purpose and assures both fast, positive action and vital protection against wear and corrosion
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 1.3 x 0.6 inches; 0.63 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ A14-MW71
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2007
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hetman
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002E52IY
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

Product Description

The Hetman synthetic lubricants are carefully formulated for its specific purpose and assures both fast, positive action and vital protection against wear and corrosion. For new instruments with close-tolerance rotors. Plastic-safe. All Hetman Musical Instruments Lubricants offer superior lubricating qualities, are longer-lasting than other lubricants, and are completely compatible with conventional petroleum-based lubricants, thereby avoiding potential gumming problems. The viscosity of each lubricant is carefully formulated for its specific purpose and assures both fast, positive action and vital protection against wear and corrosion.

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
76 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the rotor oil, they say it's the best rotator oil they've ever used. They like the service, saying the valves are fast for weeks after application and the lubricant works as advertised.

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Customers are satisfied with the oil. They mention that it's great, the best rotor oil they have ever used, and that it is cheap.

"The oil is fine. It is what I have come to depend on for the lubrication of my horn. I do have a suggestion: to whomever packaged my oil...." Read more

"...Oil is cheap. Repair shops are expensive!" Read more

"This is the best rotor oil I have ever used. Valves are fast for weeks after application and, like all Hetman products, works as advertised...." Read more

"...The oil is great but I'm not sure about the pricing but everything is expensive now so I really don't know.Thank you." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the machine lubricant. They mention that the valves are fast for weeks after application, and the product works as advertised.

"This is the best rotor oil I have ever used. Valves are fast for weeks after application and, like all Hetman products, works as advertised...." Read more

"...I use it on a Miraphone tuba and it keeps the rotors fast acting and quiet." Read more

"Great product; fast service...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Packing for shipping could.be improved a bit.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
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The oil is fine. It is what I have come to depend on for the lubrication of my horn. I do have a suggestion: to whomever packaged my oil. I use the needle point lubrication container for my French horn valves. Unfortunately, both dispenser bottles' applicator tips came to me bent. FORTUNATELY, I was able to carefully bend them into their upright position, and they are working alright, even though they are still somewhat bent. I suggest they pack this type of applicator container a little less constricted. Thank you.
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Will Limon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product; fast service.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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I bought the best rotor oil for my French horns. Hetman oil really keeps the instruments in great shape. Dillon Music shipped it quickly and for a good price. Highly recommended.
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Krellbourne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lubricant! This is for close tolerance rotors
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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Great lubricant!

This is for close tolerance rotors. If you have worn rotors, or a loose tolerance student instrument, you need the slightly heavier weight number 12.

For you new players - Note that this oil is for the rotors themselves. For the spindle bearings, you need Hetman 13, or number 14 if your bearings are worn or just loose tolerance.

Using different grades of oil on different parts of your valves seems like a silly nuisance, but it is way easier then having constantly gummy valves and maybe an early valve body or linkage replacement due to excessive wear.

Oil is cheap. Repair shops are expensive!
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Marie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars A safe buy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
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This is the best rotor oil I have ever used. Valves are fast for weeks after application and, like all Hetman products, works as advertised. I particularly like the included needle cap which allows me to get the oil to my valves without covering my slide tubing in oil. Used on an Elkhart 8D horn.
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kathleen
1.0 out of 5 stars Different bottle and nozzle cap
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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The older bottle with the metal syringe style nozzle was great. It apparently wasn’t available on Amazon, so I figured I’d try the new one. The nozzle isn’t so much the issue as the top is. Once opened it won’t tighten properly and will leak inside your case. Ask me how I know. The cap will spin and spin. There’s a point where it’ll be sort of tight enough, but if you don’t stop it exactly there, it’ll pop loose again. Really disappointing that this product has dropped in quality like this. I really wish the cap could be properly tightened.
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Chris N. Hinkle
5.0 out of 5 stars My Regular Oil
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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I play the French Horn. The long metal tube that comes affixed to the top of the bottle is very useful for getting a drop of oil in the gap between the lower valve bearing and the mechanism that turns the rotor. Because the oil evaporates, it needs to be applied to the bearing every day when you first begin to play. The rotors themselves need oil much less frequently. A bottle lasts a few months.

This oil is for the rotors and rotor bearings of newer professional horns. If you have a a student model or an older horn, Hetman has another product. Use their Bearing and Linkage oil on the key mechanisms.
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Gary J. Dickelman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great synthetic rotor oil
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014
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A great product as part of important maintenance of your brass instrument investment. Using this product, along with Hetman's Bearing and Linkage Lubricant, adds years to the life of your instrument. I use it on a Miraphone tuba and it keeps the rotors fast acting and quiet.
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Guptama
3.0 out of 5 stars Might be overpriced...
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
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My son needed it so I ordered one. It usually cost about less than $10 but I paid a bit over $20.
The oil is great but I'm not sure about the pricing but everything is expensive now so I really don't know.
Thank you.
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