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2025 Latest Guide to Different Types of Grease and Their Diverse Applications

2025-06-04

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Exploring the World of Grease: Precise Matching, Efficient Lubrication

In today's highly industrialized society, the importance of grease as the “blood” of mechanical equipment cannot be overstated. From automobile wheels to aircraft bearings, different types of grease ensure the stable operation of various types of equipment under different working conditions with their unique properties. In this article, we will discuss several common types of grease and their diverse applications to help you make the right choice and improve equipment efficiency.

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Calcium grease: water and rust resistant, widely used

Features at a Glance:Calcium-based greases are known for their good water resistance, rust resistance and oxidative stability, but their low dropping point limits their temperature range of use.

Application Scenarios‌:

  • Automobiles and tractors‌:wheel bearings, chassis and other critical friction areas.
  • Textile Machinery and Precision Instruments‌:Textile Machinery and Precision Instruments.

Table display:‌:

Grease TypeFeaturesMain application scenes
Calcium-based greaseWater-resistant, rust-resistant, oxidation-stabilizedAutomobile wheel bearings, textile machinery, etc.

Interactive Q&A

  • Q‌:What working environments are calcium-based greases suitable for?
  • A‌:Calcium-based grease is especially suitable for wet working environments in automobiles, tractors and other equipment due to its good water resistance and rust prevention

Lithium Grease: An All-Rounder for a Wide Range of Applications

Feature Overview‌:Lithium grease is an all-rounder in the market due to its excellent mechanical stability, oxidative stability, colloidal stability, rust and water resistance, as well as a wide range of operating temperatures.

Application Scenario:

  • Transportation‌:bearings, gears, chains of automobiles, airplanes, trains, ships, etc.
  • Industrial equipment‌:lubrication needs in metallurgy, mining, papermaking, textile and other fields.
  • Combined with hot spots:with the rise of electric vehicles, lithium grease is increasingly used in electric vehicle motor bearings, and its excellent performance helps to improve the range and driving stability of electric vehicles.

Table display‌:

Grease TypeFeaturesMain application scenes
Lithium greaseMechanical stability, oxidative stability, colloidal stability, rust prevention, water resistanceWide range of fields such as automobiles, airplanes, industrial equipment, etc.

Interactive Q&A‌:

  • Q‌:What are the applications of lithium grease in electric vehicles?
  • A‌:Lithium grease is especially suitable for lubrication of electric vehicle motor bearings due to its wide operating temperature range and excellent performance, which helps to improve the range and driving stability of electric vehicles.

Lithium- and aluminum-based greases: guardians of high temperatures and pressures

Features at a Glance‌:

  • Lithium complex grease:excellent mechanical stability, colloidal stability, oxidative stability and rust resistance, as well as good water resistance and extreme pressure anti-wear properties.
  • Aluminum grease: Outstanding resistance to high temperature, water and chemical corrosion.

Application Scenario

  • Lithium complex grease:‌:friction parts under heavy load, high speed, high temperature and wide temperature range, such as automobile wheel bearings, universal joints and chassis.
  • Aluminum-based grease:friction parts under high temperature, high load and humid environment, such as bearings of aviation engines.

Table display‌:

Grease TypeFeaturesMain application scenes
Aluminum greaseHigh temperature resistance, water resistance, chemical corrosion resistanceAircraft engine bearings and other high temperature and high load environment
Lithium complex greaseMechanical stabilization, colloidal stabilization, oxidation stabilization, antirust, water resistance, extreme pressure and anti-frictionKey friction parts of heavy load and high speed equipment

Interactive Q&A‌:

  • Q‌:How to choose the grease suitable for high temperature environment?
  • A‌:For high-temperature environments, it is recommended to use aluminum-based grease or composite lithium-based grease, which have excellent high-temperature resistance and can effectively protect the equipment under high temperature operation.

Accurate selection to improve equipment performance

When selecting grease, it is necessary to consider the specific use environment, equipment type, working conditions of friction parts and the performance requirements of the grease. Correct grease selection not only ensures the normal operation of mechanical equipment, but also extends the service life and reduces maintenance costs. With the continuous progress of industrial technology and environmental regulations are increasingly strict, the grease industry is also constantly innovating to meet the market demand for high-performance, environmentally friendly grease.

Interactive Q&A‌:

  • Q‌:How to choose the right grease according to the needs of the equipment?
  • A‌:When selecting grease, please make sure to consider the working environment and conditions of the equipment as well as the performance characteristics of the grease to ensure that the selected grease can meet the lubrication needs of the equipment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our technical support team.
  • Through the detailed explanation and interactive Q&A in this article, I believe you have gained a deeper understanding of the different types of grease and their diverse applications. Choose the right grease for your equipment to keep it running efficiently and stably, and create industrial splendor together!

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