Preservation of Fine Metal

1. Isopropyl Alcohol (ISO) Immersion

Chemical cleansing must respect the specific metallurgy of each piece:

• 304 Stainless Steel (Aroma-3, Flower Mill): Safe for 99% ISO immersion, ultrasonic baths, and boiling water. Completely non-reactive.
• 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum (SCS, BCG): Limit ISO immersion to 20-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in warm water to preserve finish.
• Aroma-3 Bearing Protocol: NEVER soak the shielded central bearing in alcohol; it strips factory lubricants. Wipe exterior clean with a dry microfiber cloth.

2. Thread Seizure & Thermal Shock

If botanical resins bind traditional screw threads (such as the Santa Cruz Shredder):

1. Place the locked unit in a domestic freezer for 35 minutes. Cold induces metallic contraction and makes resin glassy.
2. Twist firmly using rubber jar-grippers for instant frictionless separation.
3. Apply a microscopic drop of hempseed oil to male threads every 6 months.

3. Flower Mill Rotor Calibration

To ensure effortless, stem-free milling on Next-Gen 2.5 Stainless instruments:

• Seat the composite washer flat beneath the rotor before fastening the bayonet lock.
• Avoid excessive vertical force; the rotor operates via lateral rolling torque.

4. Neodymium Magnet Sanitation

For threadless magnetic models (Brilliant Cut Grinder and Odin):

• Use a soft nylon brush to sweep minor botanical particles from magnetic central recesses.
• Brilliant Cut Grinder requires cleaning less than once a year under standard daily usage.