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Lithium Grease Selection — Quick Reference
Lithium-based greases — WORKSHOP STANDARD multi-purpose grease for bearing + chassis + automotive + general lubrication. NLGI Grade 2 standard. Lithium soap + mineral oil base. Workshop + automotive + agricultural. EP / non-EP variants.
| Lithium Grease Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| NLGI 2 Standard Lithium | Workshop multi-purpose |
| EP Lithium (Extreme Pressure) | Heavy load + shock — see lubricants guide |
| Lithium Complex | Higher temperature + multi-service |
| Moly-Fortified Lithium | See moly grease guide |
| Synthetic Lithium | Premium + extended life |
| Cartridge 400g (Workshop Standard) | Grease gun standard |
| 500g - 16kg Tubs | Workshop bulk |
| Operating -20°C to +120°C | Standard temp range |
Critical: Check COMPATIBILITY — different soap bases CAN'T MIX. Match NLGI grade + temp + load to application. See grease types guide. Brands: Macnaught, Molybond, Rocol. Companion: greases, lubrication, grease equipment, grease guns.
Lithium Grease for Industrial and Automotive Maintenance in Australia
Lithium grease is the most widely used general-purpose grease in Australian industry and automotive maintenance. Its lithium soap thickener gives it broad compatibility — it handles most plain bearing, wheel bearing, chassis, and general lubrication tasks without needing a specialist product for every application. AIMS Industrial stocks lithium grease from CRC, Anglomoil, Rocol, Molybond, WD-40, Morey's, and Dy-Mark in formats that suit both trade and workshop use.
Why lithium grease is the default choice
Lithium-based greases work across a wide temperature range (typically -20°C to +130°C), resist water washout better than calcium-soap greases, and are mechanically stable under moderate loads. For wheel bearings, chassis points, hinges, slides, electric motor bearings, and general industrial lubrication, lithium grease is appropriate without needing to calculate application-specific requirements. It's the grease in the red-top cartridge in most Australian workshops for good reason.
Lithium vs lithium complex
Standard lithium grease suits most general-purpose applications. Lithium complex grease uses a more sophisticated thickener chemistry to extend the upper temperature range to around 180°C and improve load-carrying capacity — useful for high-speed bearings, oven conveyor bearings, or automotive wheel bearings on heavily loaded axles. If you're unsure which is right, standard lithium grease is the safe default for most maintenance tasks.
Pack formats stocked
- Aerosol cans — quick application to exposed joints, hinges, and sliding surfaces; useful where a brush or gun can't reach
- Cartridges (400g / 450g) — standard grease gun size for chassis lubrication and bearing repacking
- Tubs — for bench-side work, packing bearings by hand, and high-volume maintenance
Application notes
Do not mix lithium grease with calcium-soap, polyurea, or silicone-based greases — incompatible base oils can cause the mixture to soften or separate under heat, accelerating bearing wear rather than protecting it. When repacking bearings, remove old grease fully before applying new. Over-greasing causes heat build-up; a bearing should be packed two-thirds full, not completely full.
Standards and specifications
Industrial lithium greases are typically graded to NLGI 2 consistency (the standard for most bearing and chassis work) and tested against DIN 51818 or equivalent. Products stocked at AIMS meet Australian industry expectations for industrial maintenance and automotive service.
Related products
See also: all industrial greases, grease guns and applicators, and all industrial lubricants.
For advice on grease selection for a specific bearing type, load condition, or temperature range, contact our team — we'll match the right product to the application.