4 Facts I Did Not Know About Grease

Xxtra Armor prescribes lithium grease usage for the automotive sector. Due to the High Pressure & Temperature Resistance that Lithium Grease property exhibits.

Some lithium grease uses

  • Automotive Door HingesAutomotive
  • Door Locks
  • Automotive Latches
  • Automotive Gear Lubrication
  • Windshield Wipers

Lithium Grease can also used in

  • Tools
  • Tractors
  • Machinery
  • Equipment
  • Buses
  • Wagons
  • Trucks
  • Bikes

In Simple terms Anywhere where Metal Meets Metal

You can use any kind of Lithium Grease. Xxtra Armor provides Xxtra Armor Lithium Lube for metal applications.

Grease is a lubricant that used in different types of machinery. This helps machines lessen the friction between the moving metal parts.

The History

The first usage of Grease, dated back to 1400 BC. Where Limestone & Animal fat combined to lubricate the axel wheels of the chariots.

Types of Grease

Only one type of grease was available. Until a discovery that different compounds perform better for different applications. Which gave rise to the different types of Grease

Today we have different types of greases like Calcium, Sodium, Aluminum Grease Etc

 

Lithium Grease alone Dominates 75% of the Grease Market

Thickener –  10 to 15 Percent

Base Oil – 80%

Performance Additives 5 to 10 additives

When is my Grease Bad?

Greases by nature are white or light in color. But, manufacturers mix color to differentiate between them. If a Grease contaminates, it starts to darken that is the time that you know a Fresh Coating is awaiting.

Let us know in the comments section what has been your experience with Grease?

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