We saw a large number of questions about increasing the rotation speed of the spinner, and would like to give you full information about solving this problem.

First, we will mention that the best spinner is the one that is perfect for you. In terms of design, comfort in the hand, and most importantly, price. Some people prefer to spin the spinner every 5-10 seconds, this does not mean spinning it and waiting 2-3 minutes until it stops completely - that would be stupid. So don't be embarrassed when someone tells you that your fidget spinner is spinning slowly - you probably don't need it!

How to increase the speed of the spinner (cleaning the bearing)

Step 1: Remove the protective caps to access the mechanism itself.

Step 2: Clean your bearing with any solvent. Some solvents contain acetone and isopropyl alcohol. The spinner bearing can be lubricated with WD-40, but be careful, after this procedure you need to clean everything thoroughly, because... this lubricant will attract all dust and dirt.

If your bearing is already lubricated with factory grease, then you need to completely get rid of it.

1. Take a deep plate.
2. Pour solvent into it
3. Submerge the spinner bearing completely - all dirt and residue should dissolve
4. Repeat the procedure until the result is clear

Be careful: some spinners made on a 3D printer contain 1% styrene. It is used in the direct production of parts on the printer. So, isopropyl alcohol can deform and dissolve it. Therefore, we recommend learning how to completely remove the bearing, especially if you plan to clean it every week.

You can also wash with warm soapy water, but make sure that the bearing is perfectly dry and free of any soap film residue.

Step 3: Drying the spinner. We recommend using cans of compressed air, as they will ensure that your bearings are completely dry and free of any remaining liquid. Many metal spinners can corrode, so to protect yourself from further problems, your spinner should be perfectly clean.

• If you wanted the fastest and most silent spinner, then you will need to lubricate it, but not in the amount that was before cleaning, but only 1 drop of good lubricating oil.
• If after cleaning you are still not satisfied with the rotation speed of the spinner, then you should change its bearing. We wrote earlier about the types of bearings for a spinner, but for now we can recommend a hybrid one (steel + ceramic balls).
• You can't fool physics! Metal spinners will have a greater speed advantage over plastic ones. If you have a plastic spinner, and you expect unrealistic speeds from it, then you should reconsider your choice and think about buying a metal spinner.
• The plugs on the spinner are very important. They protect the bearing from moisture, dirt and dust. Every time you take the spinner out of your pocket, you expose it to external influences, you can drop it, drown it, or simply leave it on a dusty surface. We recommend cleaning it once a week with a can of compressed air or a hairdryer. This will improve the performance of the bearings.
• Some spinners are assembled in such a way that it is impossible to remove the bearing and clean it. This suggests that the manufacturer does not want you to be able to change the internal mechanism in advance. Therefore, if you cannot remove the bearing from the spinner, then it is better not to try, otherwise you may simply break the spinner.

We hope that at least some of the information will help you in increasing the speed of your spinner. Suggest your solutions to this problem in the comments!

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Active rotation of the fidget spinner leads to breakdowns: a buzzing sound appears, the speed and rotation time decrease. To correct these ailments you will have to climb inside the turntable, and with detailed instructions how to disassemble a spinner, you can prepare for repairs in advance.

Be careful! If the toy works fine, do not disassemble it again. Dirt will accidentally get in, add too much lubricant, use the wrong cleaning agent, and the performance of the fidget hand spinner will deteriorate. In an attempt to make the spinner faster, some simply break the body. Haste is contraindicated here.

When to disassemble the spinner

There are 3 reasons to look inside:

Sometimes owners of anti-stress toys are driven by simple curiosity. I would like the spinner to spin faster, install a better bearing, and assemble my own toy.

By the way, on our website there are detailed instructions that will help. After all, it can be made from scrap items and available materials. Wood, plexiglass, simple bearings and strong glue - a simple set for experimentation.

How to disassemble a spinner

Most often, fidget hand spinners are made of stainless steel or plastic. Brass and copper products are less common. There are also backlit spinners.

The order and principle of disassembly does not depend on the type of toy. However, when choosing a cleaning agent for a plastic case, give preference to more gentle chemicals.

Simple tips on how to disassemble the spinner yourself:

1. Remove the caps covering the bearing. They are attached with simple latches or fixed with threads. The latches must be carefully snapped off, the threaded connection must be unscrewed while holding one part and rotating the other.
   Some manufacturers of spinners attach the caps to magnets; disassembling a spinner of this design is a little more difficult if powerful magnets are used. It is necessary not only to separate the caps, but also to pull them in different directions, parallel to each other.
2. Remove the bearing from the housing. It is necessary! Caustic chemicals used to clean the bearing can seriously damage the spinner! Carefully! Some manufacturers glue this part. If interested, read.

   The glued bearing must not be pulled out of the housing by force, as this may damage the spinner itself. You need to use careful movements to try to rotate the outer part of the bearing with a sharp object. Over time it will give up!

3. Raise your anthers. These are special rings installed in bearings on top of metal balls. Use a flathead screwdriver or thin tool.

If the turntable is equipped with LEDs, put it aside; electronics do not like moisture. You need to work on the table so as not to lose parts on the floor.

Proper cleaning of fidget spinner

Isopropanol is the best cleaner for turntables. It can be purchased cheaply at radio parts stores. It is also permitted to use compounds used in automobile brake systems.

If you cannot get specialized chemicals, acetone, kerosene or regular medical alcohol will do. However, such substances do not spare plastic coatings, so you should use them with extreme caution.

The procedure for cleaning the spinner correctly:

Before cleaning the spinner, prepare your work surface. It is important that no new debris gets into the device, otherwise you will have to repeat the procedure again.

1. Cleaning. While rotating the bearing, spray the bearing generously with the cleaning solution. It is important to remove accumulated debris and grease.
2. Drying. A soft, clean cloth or dry cloth will help remove any remaining moisture. A simple hairdryer will help you complete the task.
3. Applying lubricant. Use oil for mechanical devices, like wristwatch. Machine and vegetable oil will ruin the toy! The lubricant is applied in small drops, preferably through the needle of a syringe.

How to lubricate the spinner?

Spinners are often lubricated and cleaned with WD-40, but reviews of such methods are quite contradictory. The increase in rotation speed is achieved thanks to the lubricating components in the composition of the product. Therefore, after processing, the metal balls glide a little better. True, the effect of using the liquid is short-lived.

How can I make the spinner spin faster?

The main parameters of fidget hand spinner are speed and rotation time. A well-lubricated and cleaned spinner spins quickly and for a long time, evenly and with virtually no vibration.

After the operations performed, the top should rotate like new and you can try to do it again. Don't forget to periodically clean and lubricate the spinner. This will reduce susceptibility to moisture and increase service life.

The spinner is a popular toy that relieves stress, develops fine motor skills and gets rid of bad habits. To perform tricks, it is important that the spinner spins as long as possible. Then it will be possible to throw it from one hand to the other and throw it into the air, and the rotation of the mechanism will not stop. We'll tell you how to make a spinner spin longer, and consider what affects its speed.

Why is the rotation slowing down?

Users noted that over time the spinner begins to spin more slowly. This occurs due to dust and debris that gets onto the toy's bearing. They create additional friction in the mechanism and reduce the rotation speed. The more dirty the spinner part is, the faster it stops.

Bearing cleaning products

The bearing rotates more efficiently without a boot. But it also gets dirty faster.

It is necessary to clean the bearing from dust and debris once a week. The following tools are suitable for this purpose:

• Acetone;
• Solvent VIK;
• Water Displacement 40 (WD-40);
• Solvent Zaltan;
• VERYLUBE car brake cleaner;
• Alcohol;
• A product called Gasoline Galosh.

If you urgently need to clean the bearing, use liquid soap or dishwashing detergent.

How to properly clean a spinner?

To speed up the rotation of the mechanism, follow the step-by-step process of cleaning the spinner:

• Remove the cover from the toy. It is attached to a small thread. Use the fingers of one hand to secure the top of the lid, and with the other hand unscrew the bottom counterclockwise. Sometimes the balls in the bearing are secured with metal protection. It can be removed with a screwdriver. It is necessary to insert the tool into the bearing and slightly pry up the protective ring;
• Remove the bearing from the spinner. You can clean the part without removing it from the toy. However, some strong chemicals can damage the spinner body. If you cannot get the bearing out, then use only alcohol for cleaning. It will not damage the plastic or metal from which the toy is made;
• Apply your chosen cleaner or soap and water to the bearing. The composition should get directly onto the ball of the part. There is no need to be afraid to use large amounts of liquid. This will not harm the spinner;

• Without rinsing off the cleaner, begin turning the bearing with your fingers. Gradually increase the rotation speed so that the product is completely distributed over the part. Make several turns in both directions;
• Place the bearing under warm water and continue rotating. It is necessary to rinse the part for 20-30 seconds at constant speed to completely get rid of the chemical;
• Dry the bearing hairdryer on low temperature. Do not wipe the part with a rag, as small threads may get stuck in the bearing and make it difficult to rotate in the future;
• Insert the part back into the spinner and close the lid. After such cleaning, the toy will rotate 2 times longer.

Advice. The bearing should be cleaned regularly, even if it is just lying in your pocket or on a shelf. All dust from the air gradually gets into the parts and reduces the rotation speed.

Lubricate the bearing. Comparison of different types of spinner lubricant

In this video you will see a comparison of several types of spinner bearing lubrication/flushing: kerosene, WD-40, machine oil. First, the bearing is lubricated, then the rotation time of the spinner is measured. Which remedy do you think won? Look! :)

We increase the rotation time of the spinner using gasoline: video

You can clearly see the bearing cleaning process in the video below. After completing all the steps, you can increase the spinning time of your spinner.

What does spinner lubricant do?

A spinner with a lubricated part will spin much more quietly. However, if speed is important to you, then you can easily clean the bearing from grease using the method described above. Remember that a new spinner is sold with a lubricated part. Excess fat can be removed immediately after purchasing the toy for long-term rotation.

The spinner will spin the longest if its bearing is completely free of dust, dirt and does not have excess grease.

Any dirt and small debris creates excess friction and reduces the speed of the mechanism. It is necessary to regularly clean the spinner at least once a week. Then you will be able to enjoy the toy’s fast turns and long twisting.

Like any thing, a turntable requires care in order to serve for a long time and please the owner. Sooner or later, anyone who owns a spinner will have to disassemble it and get into its insides, you need to be prepared for this.

1. In fact, there may be several reasons: Change the bearing
2. . To replace a defective one, or for example, I wanted to install a cooler bearing. Lubricate the bearing
3. . Lubricant tends to dry out over time, causing the toy to make more noise and vibrate more strongly. However, be careful - excess lubrication will also negatively affect the rotation characteristics! Clean the bearing and parts of the spinner from dust and debris
4. . Again, a dirty turntable will spin worse and make noise.

Just out of curiosity.

How to disassemble and clean the turntable

Warning! If the spinner spins well and feels great, then it’s better not to go inside again; it can only get worse if you use the wrong cleaning agent or overdo it with lubricant. Special talents manage to break the body during disassembly.

1. How to disassemble a metal and plastic spinner
2. Remove the cap from the bearing. It can be threaded and unscrewed, or it can be removed upwards, depending on the model.
3. Remove the bearing if possible. Sometimes they are glued to the body or placed on a sealant, then there is no need to tear it off. If you accidentally tear it off, then glue it back with superglue.

Carefully remove the boots on the bearing itself, if any. This can be done by prying it with a screwdriver or other thin object.

Congratulations, you have taken apart the spinner! All that remains is to clean it and put it back together.

If you are the owner of a glowing spinner, then disassembly may include removing batteries and LEDs, it all depends on the model.

How to clean a spinner

We will need a cleaning agent - isopropyl alcohol or special alcohol will do. car brake cleaners. As a last resort, acetone, kerosene or solvent, but under no circumstances lubricate the plastic spinner with them, the body may be damaged by contact!

There are conflicting opinions about WD-40. Some say that after cleaning the spinner with WD-40, it began to spin 30-40 seconds longer, others claim that, on the contrary, the spinning time was halved. The fact is that the VDshka leaves lubricants on the surface of the balls, although not for long, unlike conventional lubricant, so the rotation speed may decrease at first.

• Washing. We thoroughly water the bearing with cleaning agent and rotate it to wash out all the debris and grease. You can even wash it with fairies under some water.
• Drying. You can use a napkin or a soft, clean cloth, but it is better to dry it with a hairdryer so as not to leave lint and new debris. Definitely dry!
• Lubrication. Lubricate with a drop of synthetic oil from a syringe; oil for sewing machines or watch mechanisms is best suited. Do not use vegetable or thick machine!

How to lubricate a spinner to make it spin longer?

Here is the point - with lubrication, the spinner cracks and vibrates less, but the speed and duration of rotation also decreases. Therefore, if you want the turntable to spin smoothly, then apply it. If you want the spinner to spin longer, then you don’t need to lubricate it, just rinse it, or just drop a little oil.

However, without lubrication, the service life of the bearing will decrease and it will become more susceptible to water and condensation.

A visual video on how to wash the spinner and increase the rotation speed:

How to reassemble a disassembled spinner

Actually, we proceed according to the same scheme as we disassembled, only in reverse order. The spinner is quite simple in its design, it is difficult to get confused with the assembly.

1. We assemble the bearing from the spinner - put on the boot, insert it into place.
2. Close with a cap.
3. We rejoice at the revived spinner, which spins longer and quieter.

Or we are sad about the dead turntable, which after the procedures rotates 2 times less 🙂 It depends on your hands and brains.

But don’t worry too much, in most cases this is fixable, perhaps you just overdid it with lubricant, or during cleaning you added more debris than there was before. Try repeating the procedure, but use a different cleaning product and try not to bring dirt inside.

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Every spinner owner has at least once encountered such a problem - the toy suddenly begins to spin poorly. And the logical question arises - why?

The main causes of problems with spinner rotation

There are many factors that can slow down the rotation of a spinner. However, 99% of the problems are related to the bearing.

• The main and most common problem is contamination of the spinner bearing with debris.
• If the bearing is not dirty, it means it is damaged ( This usually happens after it falls, don’t twist it too hard, otherwise it will fly out of your hands) or oxidized.
• The bearing is very heavily lubricated (thick layer). Over time, the lubricant becomes thicker and interferes with the normal rotation of the spinner.
• The bearing flew out or simply fell out of the stock and therefore the spinner does not spin

To make the spinner rotate longer, remove all grease from the bearing.

How to fix a spinner if it doesn't spin well

The algorithm of actions associated with repairing a spinner primarily depends on the cause of the breakdown. Full implementation of this algorithm will also help increase the duration of spinner rotation.

If a bearing has flown out or fallen out:

1. It is necessary to check the integrity of plastic or metal parts of the spinner that are not related to the bearing.
2. Check the bearing for damage
3. Gently press on the center of the bearing and push it into place.
4. If the bearing is completely damaged, purchase a new one and replace it.

Bearing contamination:

If the bearing is heavily contaminated, the spinner spins very poorly, so you will need cleaning products. Something that can dissolve fat, since the lubricant used in the turntable is very greasy.

The solvent base can be anything. Acetone or even the liquid that flushes car brakes.

The ideal solution for removing grease is isopropyl alcohol.

Handle solvents with care as they can damage the plastic base and paint of the spinner.

If possible, it is better to remove the bearing from the spinner base, even if it is metal. This will allow for more efficient cleaning.

1. The bearing may have protection - a boot. It can be removed by prying it off with a screwdriver.
2. Wash the bearing with solvent, kerosene or soap solution.
3. Leave it in the solution for 10-15 minutes. Then wipe gently with a cloth.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water for 1-2 minutes.
5. After all dirt and grease have been removed, the bearing must be allowed to dry.
6. If you don’t want to wait, then use a hair dryer to speed up drying. The drying process will go faster and within 3-4 minutes the bearing will be completely dry.
7. If you want the spinner to spin faster, then you don’t have to lubricate it. With lubricant it will work quieter and smoother.
8. Next, simply insert the bearing back into the turntable socket.

Detailed video on cleaning bearings:

After such cleaning, the spinner will not only spin better and longer, but its service life will also increase. Despite the fact that the toy has a fairly simple structure, it still requires proper operation and preventive measures. Therefore, it is advisable to clean the spinner once every two months.

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