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    19 Products
    About Grease
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    Compare base oils, thickeners, and additives to find the right grease for your application.

    High-Speed Bearing Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. High-Speed Bearing Grease, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. High-Speed Bearing Grease, Grease Gun Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. High-Speed Bearing Grease, Jar.

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    Grease

    Gun

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    Jar

    Also known as spindle grease, use this in machine tools and other high-speed applications.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    Barium Thickener—Grease with barium thickener has good heat resistance and excellent moisture resistance.
    Lithium Thickener—Grease with lithium thickener offers good heat and moisture resistance.
    PTFE Thickener—Grease with PTFE thickener has good heat, moisture, and oxidation resistance.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    PTFE Additive—Grease with PTFE has small particles of PTFE that reduce friction and help the grease maintain its lubricity.
    Zinc Alloy Additive—Grease with zinc alloy neutralizes acid and is a good replacement for leaded grease.
    Nonmelting—Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.
    Melting Temperature—Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.
    Container
    Temp.,
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    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Additive
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
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    Qty.
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    Lubriplate Syn GR-132—Lithium Thickener
    2
    		Synthetic OilZinc Alloy13Grease Gun Cartridge-45265445Off-White2274N6000000402274N70000000
     
    Barium Thickener
    2
    		Synthetic Oil—1.7Tube-40265425Beige2274N1100000————0
    2
    		Synthetic Oil—14.1Grease Gun Cartridge-40265425Beige2274N12000000————0
     
    PTFE Thickener
    2
    		Synthetic OilPTFE
    		4Jar0500NonmeltingBlue2274N100000122274N2000000
    2
    		Synthetic OilPTFE
    		8Jar0500NonmeltingBlue2274N300000122274N4000000
     

    Electric Motor Bearing Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electric Motor Bearing Grease, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electric Motor Bearing Grease, Grease Gun Cartridge.

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    Grease

    Gun

    Cartridge

    Able to handle light to moderate loads at high speeds, this grease is often used on electric motor bearings for fans, pumps, and dryers.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    Lithium Thickener—Grease with lithium thickener offers good heat and moisture resistance.
    Polyurea Thickener—Grease with polyurea thickener has excellent heat resistance and good moisture and oxidation resistance.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    Mineral Oil Base—Mineral-oil-based grease, derived from petroleum, is more economical than synthetic-oil-based grease.
    Synthetic Oil Base—Synthetic-oil-based grease lasts longer than mineral-oil-based grease and withstands a wider range of temperatures.
    Melting Temperature—Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
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    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
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    Max.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Color
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    DuPont Molykote BG-20 High Performance Synthetic—Lithium Thickener
    Not Rated
    		Synthetic Oil5.3Tube-45350560Beige2303N3000000122303N40000000
    Not Rated
    		Synthetic Oil14.1Grease Gun Cartridge-45350560Beige2303N500000102303N6000000
     
    DuPont Molykote G-0010 Multi-Purpose—Polyurea Thickener
    2
    		Mineral Oil14.1Grease Gun Cartridge-20340525Green2303N100000102303N2000000
     
    Mobil Polyrex EM—Polyurea Thickener
    2
    		Mineral Oil13.7Grease Gun Cartridge100210500Blue2303N70000102303N800000
     

    Open Gear and Chain Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Open Gear and Chain Grease, Grease Gun Cartridge.

    Grease

    Gun

    Cartridge

    Tackier than gear box grease, this grease sticks to open gears and roller chain. It resists moisture for corrosion protection and can lubricate under heavy loads.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    Lithium Thickener—Grease with lithium thickener offers good heat and moisture resistance.
    1 NLGI Grade—NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste.
    Mineral Oil Base—Mineral-oil-based grease, derived from petroleum, is more economical than synthetic-oil-based grease.
    Melting Temperature—Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Package
    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
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    Temp., ° F
    Color
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Shell Gadus S2 High-Speed Coupling Grease—Lithium Thickener
    1
    		Mineral Oil14Grease Gun Cartridge-10250605Brown8670T12000000108670T121000000
     

    Wire Rope and Cable Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Wire Rope and Cable Grease.
    Penetrate to the core of wire rope, preventing rust and reducing wear between strands. This grease has excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for use in marine environments. It is thick to stay in place at high wire rope travel speeds.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    Clay Thickener—Grease with clay thickener has excellent heat resistance and good oxidation resistance.
    3 NLGI Grade—NLGI 3 is about the consistency of vegetable shortening.
    Nonmelting—Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
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    Melting
    Temp.
    Color
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    Clay Thickener
    3
    		Mineral Oil5Pail5400NonmeltingAmber1242K140000000
     
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