Unlike oils, greases have many more factors for product selection. Factors such as viscosity requirements should be considered for each application as each grease is designed and manufactured specifically for each application and have a delicate balance of thickener, oil, and additives. This presents both flexibility and options, but also introduces more room for erroneous decision-making and poor lubrication. Simply using the NLGI grade is not enough. You have to look at other factors to ensure you grease and machine work properly and does not fail. We will look at some key factors that every operator needs to consider.
Download our Viscosity Conversion Chart when you need to match the right grease for your application based on specifications and grades.