Molykote® Greases

Molykote® BR-2 Plus Multi-Purpose EP Grease

Molykote® BR-2 Plus Multi-Purpose EP Grease

  • Primary Use – General purpose lubricant for plant maintenance in metal-to-metal applications.
  • Special Characteristics – Heavy duty, extreme pressure lubricant; resists oxidation; good corrosion inhibiting properties; low evaporation and high load-carrying capability at moderate to high speeds.
  • Physical Form – Black, lithium soap thickened, premium mineral oil grease fortified with MoS 2 and other solid lubricants.
  • Applications – Lubricating sleeve, ball and roller bearings, vehicle chassis, conveyors, processing equipment, heating and air conditioning fans, garbage disposal and shop equipment.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 265 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 to 129 degrees Celsius)
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® Longterm 00 Fluid Grease

Molykote® Longterm 00 Fluid Grease

  • Primary Use – Fluid grease for lubrication of highly stressed metal gears.
  • Special Characteristics – Extremely adhesive, good corrosion inhibiting properties, excellent extreme pressure capability.
  • Physical Form – Black, lithium thickened, mineral oil grease fortified with MoS 2.
  • Applications – Enclosed gears subjected to high stress, friction and moisture.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 110 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges and pails.


Molykote® G-0050FG White EP Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-0050FG White EP Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating plain and rolling element bearings in equipment that requires a “clean” grease that may have incidental contact with food. An NLGI#0 version of G-0052 FG.
  • Special Characteristics – Acceptable under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for use in applications with possible incidental food contact and other applications operating under moderate to high loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – White, aluminum complex thickened, mineral oil grease fortified with white lubricating solids. NLGI#0 version of G-0052FG.
  • Applications – Grease-lubricated chains, bearings, cycloidal gears and other light to moderately loaded gears; lubricating food processing equipment, filling equipment, rotary kilns. Suitable for use in automatic dispensing systems.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 150 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-1
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® G-0051FG White EP Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-0051FG White EP Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating plain and rolling element bearings in equipment that requires a “clean” white grease that may have incidental contact with food.
  • Special Characteristics – Acceptable under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for use in applications with possible incidental food contact, and other applications operating under moderate to high loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – White, aluminum complex thickened, mineral oil grease fortified with white lubricating solids. NLGI#1 version G-0052FG.
  • Applications – Grease-lubricated chains, bearings and gears; lubricating food processing equipment, can seamers, filling equipment, rotary kilns. Suitable for use in automatic dispensing systems.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 150 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-1
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® G-0052FG White EP Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-0052FG White EP Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating plain and rolling element bearings in equipment that requires a “clean” grease that may have incidental contact with food.
  • Special Characteristics – Acceptable under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for use in applications with incidental food contact and other applications operating under moderate to high loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – White, aluminum complex thickened, mineral oil grease fortified with white lubricating solids. NLGI#2.
  • Applications – Grease-lubricated chains, bearings and gears; lubricating food processing equipment, can seamers, filling equipment, rotary kilns.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 150 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-1
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® G-0010 Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Electric motor bearings, fan bearings.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists oxidation, good corrosion inhibiting properties; low evaporation.
  • Physical Form – Blue-Green, polyurea thickened, premium mineral oil grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating sleeve, ball and roller bearings, electric motors, conveyors, processing equipment, heating and air conditioning fans.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 340 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 170 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® G-0101 Long Life Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-0101 Long Life Bearing Grease

  • Primary Us – High speed Rolling element bearing applications.
  • Special Characteristics – Long service life, good corrosion inhibiting properties, excellent heat resistance.
  • Physical Form – Yellow-Brown, lithium complex thickened, mineral oil grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating ball and roller bearings, elevator bearings.
  • Temperature Range – From –5 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to 150 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® G-1001 High Performance Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-1001 High Performance Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Multi-purpose rolling element bearing grease.
  • Special Characteristics – Excellent water resistance and thermal stability, good corrosion inhibiting properties, extreme pressure capabilities.
  • Physical Form – Brown, lithium complex thickened, polyalphaolefin and mineral oil blend grease.
  • Applications – All kinds of rolling element bearings.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 150 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® G-2001 High Speed Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-2001 High Speed Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – High speed bearings operating over wide temperature ranges or with exposure to water.
  • Special Characteristics – Excellent water resistance, good low temperature properties and thermal stability, good corrosion inhibiting properties.
  • Physical Form – Beige, lithium-calcium thickened, polyalphaolefin (PAO) grease.
  • Applications – Spindles, fast moving positioners, medium to high speed plastic gears.
  • Temperature Range – From –60 to 265 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 to 130 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® G-4500 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease

Molykote® G-4500 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease

  • Primary Use – Long-term lubrication for moderate loads at higher speeds, especially for incidental food-contact applications or where a white or H-1 grease is preferred.
  • Special Characteristics – Acceptable under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for use in applications with possible incidental food contact and other applications operating under moderate to high loads and speeds. Formulated to provide higher load carrying capacity, greater wear resistance and longer service life compared with conventional petroleum-based lubricants.
  • Physical Form – Synthetic NLGI#2 grease, consisting of a unique formulation that includes polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil, aluminum complex thickener and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as well as other solid lubricants.
  • Applications – Lubricating mixers, motors, conveyors, low-temperature equipment, packaging machines and many other applications in or out of the food processing industry.
  • Listings / Specifications – H-1
  • Temperature Range – From –60 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (-51 to 163 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Spray, tubes, cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® G-4501 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease

Molykote® G-4501 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease

  • Primary Use – Designed for use in automated lubrication dispensing systems; Long-term lubrication for moderate loads at higher speeds, especially for incidental food-contact applications or where a white or H-1 grease is preferred.
  • Special Characteristics – Acceptable under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for use in applications with possible incidental food contact and other applications operating under moderate to high loads and speeds. Formulated to provide higher load carrying capacity, greater wear resistance and longer service life compared with conventional petroleum-based lubricants.
  • Physical Form – Synthetic NLGI#1 grease, consisting of a unique formulation that includes polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil, aluminum complex thickener and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as well as other solid lubricants.
  • Applications – Lubricating mixers, motors, conveyors, low-temperature equipment, packaging machines and many other applications in or out of the food processing industry. G-4501 is suitable for use in automatic lubricating systems.
  • Listings / Specifications – H-1
  • Temperature Range – From –60 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (-51 to 163 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease

Molykote® G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease

  • Primary Use – Long-term lubrication for heavy loads at moderate to low speeds.
  • Special Characteristics – Formulated to provide higher load carrying capacity, greater wear resistance and longer service life compared with conventional petroleum-based lubricants.
  • Physical Form – Synthetic NLGI#2 grease, consisting of a unique formulation of polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil, lithium complex thickener, molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2) and other fortifiers.
  • Applications – Lubricating metal working machines, motors, fans, blowers, conveyors, wheel bearings and custom machinery in non-food-related applications where heavy duty, long-lasting lubrication is desired.
  • Listings / Specifications – Cincinnati Machine P-64, NLGI GC-LB.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 177 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® BG-20 High Performance Synthetic Bearing Grease

Molykote® BG-20 High Performance Synthetic Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating bearings operating under a wide range of conditions, including high speeds, high temperatures and high loads.
  • Special Characteristic – Handles high speed, high load, high temperature combinations. Not intended for lubrication of plastic components.
  • Physical Form – Beige, lithium complex thickened, polyolester grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating electric motor bearings, bearings in fans, calandars, presses, generators, driers, spindles, conveyors, index machines, switch contacts.
  • Temperature Range – From –50 to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 to 182 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® BG-555 Low Noise Grease

Molykote® BG-555 Low Noise Grease

  • Primary Use – High speed bearings operating over wide temperature ranges or elevated temperatures for extended periods of time.
  • Special Characteristics – Excellent cold start and low temperature properties and corrosion inhibiting properties.
  • Physical Form – Beige, lithium thickened, polyolester (POE) grease. Not intended for lubrication of plastic components.
  • Applications – Spindles, bearings requiring particle-free, low noise performance.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 150 degrees Celsius)
  • Container Sizes – Cans and pails.


Molykote® 1292 Long Life Bearing Grease

Molykote® 1292 Long Life Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – For high-temperature use and applications that come in contact with solvents, fuels and water; recommended for rolling element and plain bearings.
  • Special Characteristics – Light consistency; resists solvents, fuels and moisture; superior performance at high temperatures; moderate to high loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – Off-white, polyurea thickened, flourosilicone grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating rolling element, plain and sealed-for-life bearings, instrument gears, gaskets, seals and packings, chemical and petroleum processing equipment.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing Grease

Molykote® 3451 Chemical Resistant Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating bearings exposed to harsh chemical environments, heavy loads or high temperatures.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists deterioration by chlorides, solvents, fuels, acids and low-pressure steam and condensate; high load-carrying ability; stable at high temperatures, moderate to high loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – White, fluorocarbon thickened, fluorosilicone fluid based grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating bearings in chemical mixers, pumps, processing equipment, conveyors, fans; sealed-for-life bearings.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 232 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-2. Acceptable for use where there is no possibility of food contact.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® 3452 Chemical Resistant Valve Lubricant

Molykote® 3452 Chemical Resistant Valve Lubricant

  • Primary Use – Lubricating valves and slow-moving components exposed to harsh chemicals and solvents.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists deterioration by chlorides, solvents, acids, low-pressure steam and condensate; wide temperature range; high loads; low speeds.
  • Physical Form – White fluorocarbon thickened, fluorosilicone fluid based grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating valves, mechanical seals and packings, rotary and reciprocating shafts, flexible ball joints.
  • Temperature Range – From –20 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 to 232 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® 33 Extreme Low Temperature Bearing Grease

Molykote® 33 Extreme Low Temperature Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricant for lightly loaded ball bearings; instrument lubricant; can be used on metal, plastic and rubber parts; especially useful on equipment that must operate over a wide temperature range.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists oxidation, moisture, corrosive atmospheres; wide service temperature range; good plastic and rubber lubricity.
  • Physical Form – Off-white, lithium soap thickened, silicone grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating freezer cart casters, cold room conveyor equipment, electric clock motors, meters, plastic sleeve bearings, air control valves, switch mechanisms.
  • Temperature Range – From –100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-73 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-2. Acceptable for use where there is no possibility of food contact.
  • Limitations – Not recommended for metal-to-metal sliding applications (can be used on metal-to-metal rolling applications).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails, kegs and drums.


Molykote® 41 Extreme High Temperature Bearing Grease

Molykote® 41 Extreme High Temperature Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating ball bearings in high-temperature applications.
  • Special Characteristics – Heat stable; resists oxidation, moisture, corrosive atmospheres; moderate loads and speeds.
  • Physical Form – Black, carbon black thickened silicone grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating high-temperature conveyor equipment, plywood drying ovens, industrial ovens and boilers, steam turbine controls, knife-type electric power disconnect switches; power insulator ball-and-socket connections.
  • Temperature Range – From 0 to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to 288 degrees Celsius).
  • Limitations – Should not be used with highly loaded ferrous metal bearing combinations, especially where sliding friction is encountered or at high speeds.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® High Temperature Bearing Grease

Molykote® High Temperature Bearing Grease
  • Primary Use – Lubricating antifriction bearings, plastic and rubber parts under light to moderate loads; designed to give long service life in high-temperature bearings.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists oxidation, moisture; wide service temperature range; excellent lubricant for plastic components; low to moderate loads; moderate to high speeds.
  • Physical Form – Off-white, lithium soap thickened, silicone grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating motor bearings on appliances, ball bearings in electric motors, kiln preheater fans, oven fans, textile slashers and driers, conveyor systems.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Limitations – Not recommended for high load situations.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Molykote® 55 O-Ring Grease

Molykote® 55 O-Ring Grease

  • Primary Use – Dynamic lubrication between rubber and metal parts, especially in pneumatic systems.
  • Special Characteristics – Slightly swells O-rings to provide a tight seal; wide service temperature range; resists oxidation.
  • Physical Form – Off-white, lithium soap thickened, silicone grease.
  • Applications – Lubricating O-rings; sealing pneumatic systems, aircraft.
  • Temperature Range – From –85 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (-65 to 177 degrees Celsius).
  • Limitations – Not recommended for lubricating silicone rubber O-rings and seals; test before using on plastics; may attack polycarbonate and other plastics; not designed for lubricating bearings.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, pails and drums.


Molykote® 1122 Chain and Open Gear Grease

Molykote® 1122 Chain and Open Gear Grease

  • Primary Use – Lubricating chains, gear drives, worm gears, slow-moving bearings.
  • Special Characteristics – Resists water, steam and high temperatures; contains MoS 2 and graphite for high loads and low speeds.
  • Physical Form – Thick, black, tacky synthetic grease containing MoS 2 and graphite.
  • Applications – Lubricating open gears and chains at high speeds; slow-moving bearings, especially those exposed to water and/or steam attack.
  • Temperature Range – From 32 to 320 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 160 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings / Specifications – H-2. Acceptable for use where there is no possibility of food contact.
  • Container Sizes – Spray, tubes and kegs.


Molykote® G-6000 High Temperature Bearing Grease

Molykote® G-6000 High Temperature Bearing Grease

  • Primary Use – Bearings operating at high temperatures.
  • Special Characteristics – Good low temperature properties and high mechanical stability.
  • Physical Form – Light brown, polyurea thickened, phenylether grease.
  • Applications – Bearing applications involving high mechanical shear, radiation or high temperatures.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 395 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 200 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Cartridges, pails and drums.