{"product_id":"crc-5-56-multi-purpose-lubricant-400g-aerosol","title":"CRC 5-56 Multi-Purpose Lubricant 400g Aerosol","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cfats-aerosol-notice\" style=\"border:2px solid #b45309;border-left:6px solid #b45309;background:#fff7ed;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b45309;font-weight:800\"\u003e⚠ Aerosol – shipping restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#12141a\"\u003eCannot be shipped to \u003cstrong\u003ePO Boxes, Parcel Lockers, Tasmania, the Northern Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e or some other locations. 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.note{font-size:13px;color:var(--mut);margin-top:18px;max-width:860px}.rch .cta{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#171a20,#0e1013);color:#fff;text-align:center;border-radius:12px}.rch .cta h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,30px);color:#fff}.rch .cta p{color:#c9cdd6;font-size:15.5px;margin:14px auto 0;max-width:60ch}.rch .cta .hbtns{justify-content:center}.rch .foot{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--mut);text-align:center;padding:22px 0 4px}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rch\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding-top:12px\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eCRC · penetrant \u0026amp; lubricant — 400 g aerosol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCRC 5-56 — frees, lubricates, protects and displaces moisture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eThe workshop staple. CRC 5-56 \u003cstrong\u003epenetrates rust, corrosion and grime to free seized parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, silences squeaks, displaces moisture and leaves a \u003cstrong\u003eself-repairing protective film\u003c\/strong\u003e. Silicone free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrees seized parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplaces moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicone free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-repairing film\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hbtns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn p\" href=\"#uses\"\u003eUses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn g\" href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hfig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/0725\/7332\/files\/CRC.5005_1.jpg?v=1791458046\" alt=\"CRC 5-56 multi-purpose lubricant 400g aerosol can\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"soft\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eOne can, five jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003ePenetrate, lubricate, protect, clean and displace moisture — 5-56 is the first can to reach for when hardware is stuck, squeaky or damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenetrates rust, scale and dirt to free parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricates and stops squeaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplaces moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects against corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous, self-repairing film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"uses\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eWhere it’s used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eHardware, tools and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeized hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree stuck bolts, clamps, locks and fittings without dismantling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRigging \u0026amp; touring hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight protection and lubrication for clamps and metal hardware between gigs (always follow your rigging inspection procedures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTools \u0026amp; workshop gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep hand tools, fixings and workshop equipment moving and rust-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHinges \u0026amp; locks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick lubrication for squeaky hinges and sticking locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDamp or coastal storage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection in humid or salt-air environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreventive maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA routine wipe-on, spray-on protection for exposed metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"soft\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eRight job, wrong job\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eWhat it is — and what it isn’t\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeing rusted, seized or stuck metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight lubrication of hinges, locks and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacing moisture from metal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion protection in humid or coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card no\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDon’t use it for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cross\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive (energised) equipment — allow up to 4 hours to evaporate before re-energising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term heavy lubrication (use CRC 5037 grease)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber and plastic lubrication (use CRC 2094)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfaces you’ll paint or glue without cleaning first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eGetting the best result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo protect: spray a light, even coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo free seized parts: apply liberally and allow time to penetrate — stubborn parts can take hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo displace water: spray until run-off is clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor corrosion: let it penetrate, then rub with a light abrasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"soft\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficial name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC 5.56 Multi-Purpose Lubricant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 g aerosol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, self-repairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 90–100 m²\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSilicone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprovals (per CRC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA meat \u0026amp; poultry; AQIS Cat 12 Type C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePropellant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrocarbon — flammable aerosol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is CRC 5-56 used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreeing seized and rusted parts, lubricating and silencing squeaks, displacing moisture and protecting metal from corrosion — a general maintenance spray for tools, hardware and machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs CRC 5-56 a long-term lubricant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s a light penetrating lubricant. For long-lasting lubrication on metal-to-metal parts, use a grease like CRC 5037.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use 5-56 on electrical parts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly when de-energised. CRC advises allowing up to 4 hours for the solvent to evaporate before re-energising. For dedicated electrical protection, CRC 2-26 is designed for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes 5-56 contain silicone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it’s silicone free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e5-56 vs WD-40 style sprays?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e5-56 is CRC’s multi-purpose penetrant and lubricant, made to penetrate, protect, lubricate and displace moisture in one can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eAlways read the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. Flammable aerosol unless stated; use with good ventilation, keep away from ignition sources and never use on live (energised) equipment. Test on a small hidden area first — results depend on the surface, conditions and application. Specifications are from CRC technical data and are a guide only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"soft\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rel\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crc-5037-white-lithium-grease-300g-aerosol\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRC 5037 White Lithium Grease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger-lasting grease once parts are free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crc-2-26-multi-purpose-electrical-lubricant-450g-aerosol\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRC 2-26 Electrical Lubricant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic-safe protection for electrical gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crc-lubricants-cleaners-adhesives\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll CRC products\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubricants, cleaners and adhesives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding-bottom:8px\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:38px 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us what you’re working on and we’ll point you to the right product for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hbtns\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn p\" href=\"mailto:sales@cfats.com.au\"\u003eEmail sales@cfats.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn g\" href=\"tel:0299066262\"\u003eCall 02 9906 6262\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foot\"\u003eCreative Film \u0026amp; Theatre Solutions · Sydney, Australia · sales@cfats.com.au · 02 9906 6262\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741121642740,"sku":"CRC.5005","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/0725\/7332\/files\/CRC.5005_1.jpg?v=1791458046","url":"https:\/\/cfats.co.nz\/products\/crc-5-56-multi-purpose-lubricant-400g-aerosol","provider":"Creative Film and Theatre Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}