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Grease Selection — Quick Reference
Grease = base oil + thickener + additives. Selection turns on application (bearing/chain/open gear/food contact), operating temp, load + speed, and compatibility (incompatible thickeners = breakdown when mixed). AIMS stocks 75+ greases across all major categories.
| Grease Type | Best For | Operating Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium / Lithium Complex | General workshop bearings, multi-purpose — most common | -30 to 130°C (Li) / -30 to 150°C (LiX) |
| White Lithium Grease (Aerosol) | Light-duty sliding mechanisms, hinges, sporting | -20 to 130°C |
| Moly (MoS₂) Grease | High-load + shock-load + slow-speed — CV joints, mining | -20 to 150°C |
| EP (Extreme Pressure) Grease | Heavy bearings, gears, mining + agricultural | -20 to 140°C |
| Food Grade Grease (NSF H1) | Food + bev processing — incidental food contact | -20 to 150°C |
| Silicone Grease | Plastics, rubber seals, electrical, non-staining | -40 to 200°C |
| Synthetic (PAO / PFPE) | Extreme temperatures, food (PFPE), aerospace | -50 to 250°C (PAO) / -65 to 280°C (PFPE) |
| Calcium Sulfonate | Marine + corrosion-prone — water-resistant | -20 to 180°C |
| Polyurea | Sealed-for-life electric motor bearings | -30 to 160°C — long life |
Critical compatibility: Lithium vs Calcium = compatible. Lithium vs Polyurea = NOT compatible (mix = breakdown). Always purge old grease before changing types. NLGI consistency: #00 (semi-fluid) / #0 / #1 / #2 (workshop default) / #3 (firmer). Brands: Rocol, CRC, Inox, Dy-Mark, Molytec. Companion: lubrication, grease types guide, moly grease guide.
Industrial Grease — Lithium, Food Grade, Silicone & Moly Greases Australia
AIMS Industrial stocks 75+ lubricating greases from Rocol, CRC, Inox, Dy-Mark and Molytec — covering white lithium grease, food-grade grease, silicone grease, moly (molybdenum disulphide) grease and multi-purpose grease in cartridges, tins and aerosol formats.
The right grease specification is critical to bearing life, seal compatibility and food safety compliance — AIMS stocks the specialist grades needed across Australian industrial operations.
Grease Types & Applications We Stock
- CRC Food Grade Multi-Purpose Grease: CRC food grade grease NSF H1 rated for incidental food contact — required in food processing, beverage, pharmaceutical and packaging machinery where standard greases would create a contamination risk. Suitable for bearings, slides and general lubrication points.
- Inox MX6 Food Grade Grease: Inox MX6 food grade grease for lubrication of food processing equipment, bakery machinery and dairy plant — NSF H1 rated with high moisture resistance for washdown environments.
- Dy-Mark White Lithium Grease: Dy-Mark Protech white lithium grease for general-purpose machinery lubrication — bearings, hinges, tracks and slides. White lithium grease provides good load-bearing capacity across a wide operating temperature range without staining or darkening adjacent surfaces.
- Rocol Sapphire Silicone Grease: Rocol MX22 silicone grease for lubrication of rubber seals, O-rings, plastic components and electrical connectors — silicone grease is compatible with rubber and plastics where petroleum-based greases would cause swelling or degradation.
- Molytec Moly (MoS2) Greases: Molytec molybdenum disulphide (moly) greases for extreme pressure and high-load applications — gears, splines, threads and slow-speed, heavy-load bearings where conventional greases are squeezed out. Moly provides boundary lubrication even when the grease film breaks down.
- Multi-Purpose & General Workshop Greases: Standard lithium-complex and calcium-based multi-purpose greases for general workshop, agricultural and transport maintenance — compatible with most standard bearing and chassis grease applications.
Selecting the Right Grease
- Food Grade Compliance: If your machinery has any risk of incidental food contact, CRC and Inox food grade greases (NSF H1 rated) are required by law in Australian food and beverage manufacturing. Using non-food-grade grease in these applications creates a compliance and liability risk.
- Silicone for Rubber & Plastics: Rocol silicone grease is the only safe lubricant for rubber O-rings, elastomeric seals and plastic components. Petroleum-based greases cause rubber to swell and degrade — never use lithium or moly grease on rubber seals.
- Moly for High Load & Slow Speed: Molytec moly greases are specified for slow-speed, high-load applications including open gears, earthmoving equipment pins and heavily loaded chassis pivots where standard greases are pressed out and cannot maintain an adequate lubricating film.
- Operating Temperature Range: Check each grease's rated temperature range against your application. High-temperature applications (oven conveyor bearings, furnace equipment) require specialist high-temperature greases. Standard lithium and white lithium greases from Dy-Mark cover most general workshop temperature ranges.
Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, we stock locally and work with trusted local Australian manufacturers and distributors to ensure fast, reliable supply.
Expert Support: Need help selecting the right product for your application? Contact our team or request a quote for application-specific advice.
Also see our ranges of Greasing Equipment and Grease Nipples for complementary greasing products.
People Also Ask — Industrial Greases
Q: What greases does AIMS stock?
General-purpose lithium grease (workshop standard NLGI 2 for bearings and machinery), moly grease (for high-load shock applications — see Molybond/Molytec), bearing grease (for high-speed bearings), high-temperature grease (synthetic for >150°C), food-grade grease (NSF H1 certified), marine grease (water-resistant), open gear grease (heavy-duty for slow-speed gears), and specialty greases. Brand mix includes CRC, Inox, Molybond, Molytec, ROCOL, Castrol, Anglomoil, and others across the workshop and industrial range.
Q: What NLGI grade do I need?
NLGI consistency grades: NLGI 0 (semi-fluid, for cold weather and centralised lubrication systems), NLGI 1 (soft, cold-weather workshop), NLGI 2 (workshop and trade standard — bearings, general machinery), NLGI 3 (firm, sealed-for-life applications and high-temperature). For most workshop applications: NLGI 2 is the default. For grease guns: NLGI 2 is the pumpable standard. For centralised lubrication systems: NLGI 0 or 1 (depending on system spec). Match grade to application AND ambient temperature.
Q: Lithium, calcium, or polyurea grease?
Lithium grease: workshop standard, good general-purpose performance, broad temperature range (-30 to +130°C). Lithium-complex: improved high-temp performance (-30 to +150°C). Calcium grease: better water resistance for wet environments. Polyurea: long-life, sealed-for-life applications, electric motor bearings. PTFE-fortified: friction reduction. Match thickener (base) to environment and application — wrong base reduces grease life dramatically.
Q: Moly grease — when do I use it?
High-load slow-speed bearings (kingpin bushings, pivot pins, suspension joints), shock-load applications (heavy machinery articulating joints, mining pivots), CV joints. Moly forms a sliding film that protects when speed is too low for normal grease films. NOT for high-speed ball bearings — moly's solid particles cause friction at high speeds. See [Molybond Lubricants](/collections/molybond).
Q: Can I mix different greases?
No — different thickener bases (lithium vs calcium vs polyurea) are incompatible and form sludge when mixed. Always purge old grease completely before switching brands or types. If mixing is unavoidable (emergency top-up), confirm compatibility from manufacturer's chart. Standard workshop practice: stock one or two grease types covering all applications, top up with matching grease. Document the grease used on each machine to avoid future mixing errors. See [Bearing Maintenance Guide](/blogs/product-guides/bearing-maintenance-guide).