Dry Powder Graphite

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

I went to one of my local auto stores to get some powdered graphite today.  Clearly told me that they are no

longer stocking powdered graphite and did not have any.  He told me TSC might have some.  Went to TSC and they did have some spray that does dry.   See pictures.

 

But the TSC staff person told me that they don’t have dry powder graphite any longer.

 

Have any other folks experienced this?  I use graphite powder on the Bendix on my extras start tractors as a routine maintenance item.  
 

 

[Achto 27,566]

2 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said:

Have any other folks experienced this

 

I usually find it at my local Ace Hardware.

https://www.acehardware.com/search?query=graphite powder

[RED-Z06 2,221]

Natural Dry graphite powder is a main ingredient in EV batteries as well as a moderator in Nuclear Reactors, supply is being outpaced by demand.

[ri702bill 8,316]

McMaster has it - in stock. Three bucks and change, but,....... the shipping cost is probaply more than than the product.....

Bill

[Kenneth R Cluley 515]

Locksmiths usually stock but a little pricey.

[squonk 41,073]

Napa     #31646

 

[ebinmaine 67,443]

26 minutes ago, squonk said:

Napa     #31646

 

I'm thinking that's what I did last time I bought it too.

 

I have the advantage of one of my local NAPA stores being the literal Warehouse. When they can't find something I take a part number from Mike like above and show them they ACTUALLY DO have it. 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

2 hours ago, squonk said:

Napa     #31646

 

ok that the one and the place I. Need to get! 

[mpoore 26]

Menards stocks it in Automotive and in Millwork near the door locks. The brand in Automotive is cheaper.