This grease remains stable and in place under high pressure, heavy loads, and shock loads. It's often used for demanding mining, construction, and automotive applications.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.

Weld load measures a grease's ability to withstand pressure in kilograms of force (kgf). The higher the rating, the more pressure the grease can withstand.

Mineral-oil-based grease, derived from petroleum, is usually more economical than synthetic-oil-based grease.

Grease with lithium thickener offers good heat and moisture resistance.

Grease that cannot be sold to California exceeds local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range. Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.