There are two basic types of grease for most equipment and machinery applications: NLGI #1 grease and NLGI #2. Every grease has three parts: A base oil that provides lubrication.

This MobileGrease Mobilux EP 1 is an extreme pressure grease with an NLGI Grade: 1 rating. It has a 374 degrees Fahrenheit dropping point and a Timken OK load of 40 pounds.

Of course, you also have to consider additives, such as moly, and the weight of the base oil when selecting grease. "[NLGI] only measures one physical property of the grease," says Granger.

This high-performance NLGI 1 grease combines 5% moly and the Almasol proprietary solid additive to help ensure reliable wear-resistant lubrication in heavy-duty applications.

From the point of application to the type of grease you’re using, the following habits can keep equipment running longer and more consistently — no matter your workload.

The Indian lubricating grease market is around 100,000 tonnes annually, approximately 10 per cent of global grease production. NLGI-India Chapter (IC) ...