Lubricating grease

Lubricating grease is a thickened oil that stays in place on vertical surfaces, in open bearings and at joints where a plain oil would drain away. The thickener holds the base oil in a structured network and releases it slowly under load, so the film is replenished while the grease keeps contaminants away from the rubbing surfaces. Base oil viscosity, thickener type and additive package together decide the load range, temperature range and service life.

Choosing a grease starts with the operating temperature, the load and the environment. High-temperature service needs a base oil and thickener that resist oxidation and evaporation; wet or wash-down areas need water resistance and good adhesion to metal. Compatibility matters when greases are mixed, because two otherwise sound products can soften or harden each other. Users should also match the grease to the lubrication method, since some formulations suit centralized systems better than manual application.

Typical applications

Typical duties include rolling and sliding bearings, threaded connections, slideways, hinges, and electrical contacts that need corrosion protection as well as lubrication. High-temperature resistant lubricating grease is a JOME product for these conditions, and JOME supplies lubricating grease to industrial maintenance and assembly teams.

JOME is a Lubricating grease supplier with its own factory, RoHS and REACH compliant grades and free trial samples.