What is MO70 oil and where can I buy it in Australia

What is MO-70 Oil and Where Can I Get Some For My Janome?

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Have you been searching for the right oil for your sewing machine? When it comes to Janome Sewing Machines, Janome recommends in their instruction manual to use MO-70 for Janome Sewing Machines, but the question is, what is M0-70 oil and where can I buy some?

Before we go into what is MO-70 Oil, we should highlight that there are many different types of oils on the market, however not all of them are useful in lubricating a sewing machine. In the same way that we would not use motor oil for cooking, oil used for sewing machines needs to be a specific type so that it can work its way into the various fine gears and bearings that bring the machine to life.

MO-70 stands for ‘Mineral Oil’ with a viscosity of 70 SSU (Saybolt Seconds Universal) at 40 degrees. This is often interpreted as a fancy way of saying a thin machine oil, this classification does give a lot of information. Mineral Oil (often called a ‘white oil’, even though it is a transparent, colourless oil) is often used in consumer mechanical and electronics products, however, it does come in a variety of thicknesses,; from ultra-fine (for watches and small gearing) to heavily viscose (for large machinery and industrial power supplies). This is where the “-70” come in. This viscosity allows the oil to work its way into the small gaps in a sewing machine, ensuring perfect lubrication.

Where can I buy Mo-70 oil?

While you can choose a thinner oil (as it can work its way into the metal gears and bearings), it is best to avoid thicker machine (or spindle) oils. We recommend using Helmar’s SuperLube Oil and Premium Accessories Pharmaceutical Grade Sewing Machine Oil, which are both regarded as the best sewing machine oils on the market and ​​meet Janome specifications.

Premium 100mL Oil: https://www.janomesewingcentre.com.au/shop/spare-parts/misc-spare-parts/premium-sewing-machine-oil/

Helmar 125mL Oil: https://www.janomesewingcentre.com.au/shop/spare-parts/misc-spare-parts/sewing-oil-125ml/
Helmar 1 Litre Oil: https://www.janomesewingcentre.com.au/shop/spare-parts/misc-spare-parts/sewing-oil-1-litre/
Helmar 5 Litre Oil: https://www.janomesewingcentre.com.au/shop/spare-parts/misc-spare-parts/sewing-oil-5-litre/

If you have any questions about your machine or sewing in general, please reach out to our team.