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About Lubricants

Penetrating Lubricants

Cut through dirt, grease, and rust, loosen stuck fasteners, and protect tools and equipment with these thin, multipurpose lubricants.

Long-Life Penetrating Lubricants

This thin lubricant penetrates into tight spaces, and nano-sized additives fill small surface imperfections, reducing wear and heat and extending the life of both the lubricant and equipment.

Biodegradable Penetrating Lubricants

Protect equipment while limiting environmental impact. These multipurpose lubricants quickly break down in water. Use them to cut through dirt, grease, and rust, loosen stuck fasteners, and protect equipment.

Food Industry Penetrating Lubricants

For use in food-processing and preparation areas, these thin, multipurpose lubricants are NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact.

High-Pressure Food Industry Penetrating Lubricants

Formulated to handle high loads and temperatures, these multipurpose lubricants are NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact. Use them in high-pressure applications, such as gears, hinges, ovens, and dryers.

Biodegradable Food Industry Penetrating Lubricants

Protect food-processing and preparation equipment while limiting environmental impact. These multipurpose lubricants are NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact and are rated to quickly break down in water.

Food Industry Penetrating Lubricants for Chain

For use in food-processing and preparation areas, use these lubricants to cut through dirt, grease, and rust, and to protect chain and other moving metal parts.

Biodegradable Food Industry
Penetrating Lubricants for Chain

Protect chain and other moving metal parts found in food-processing and preparation equipment while limiting environmental impact. These lubricants are NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact and break down quickly in water.

Penetrating Lubricants for Chain

For use with roller chain and other moving metal parts, these thin lubricants cut through dirt, grease, and rust, withstand heavy loads, and resist wear.

Moisture-Resistant Penetrating Lubricants for Chain

Thick to cling to wet surfaces, these corrosion-resistant lubricants won’t wash off of chain or other moving metal parts in wet environments. They withstand heavy loads, cut through dirt, grease, and rust, and protect metal surfaces.

Penetrating Lubricants for Wire Rope and Cable

By traveling along individual strands and penetrating to the core of wire rope and cable, these lubricants maximize coverage to prevent rust and reduce wear. They cut through dirt, grease, and rust to protect wire rope and cable.

Extra-Thick Penetrating Lubricants
for Wire Rope and Cable

Spray these lubricants onto wire rope and cable used in vertical or fast-moving applications. They dispense as a thick gel, completely covering wire strands without dripping or running off. Use them to cut through dirt, grease, and rust, and to protect wire rope and cable.

Moisture-Resistant Penetrating
Lubricants for Wire Rope and Cable

Protect wire rope and cable from corrosion in wet environments. These lubricants have fast-penetrating solvents that quickly reach the core of wire rope and cable to remove water and protect against corrosion.

Penetrating Lubricants for
Wire Rope and Cable Pulling

Use these lubricants to ensure smooth, consistent motion when pulling wire or cable through conduit. They provide long-lasting lubrication to support repositioning and maintenance after initial cable installation. Compatible with all cable and insulation types.

Grease

Use this general purpose grease to lubricate most machinery.

High-Pressure Grease

This grease remains stable and in place under high pressure, heavy loads, and shock loads. It's often used for demanding mining, construction, and automotive applications.

Moisture-Resistant Grease

Formulated to adhere to metal parts and stay in place in wet environments, this grease is commonly used in pulp and paper manufacturing and water management facilities.

Biodegradable Moisture-Resistant Grease

Protect equipment while having a limited impact on the environment. This grease resists moisture but still breaks down quickly in water.

Heavy Duty Moisture-Resistant Grease

Waterproof and heat-resistant, this grease can be autoclaved without washing out of equipment. It's chemically inert, so it won't interact with process fluids.

Food Industry Petroleum Jelly

For use in food-processing and preparation areas, this petroleum jelly is NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact.

Petroleum Jelly

Brush on most metal surfaces to provide a layer of protection against corrosion.

Lanolin

For use on metal parts to prevent corrosion and as an antiseize lubricant. Gauges are often coated in a thin layer of lanolin to move smoothly and maintain their precision.

Chemical-Resistant Grease

For use in applications where acids, bases, oxidizers, and fuels are present.

Food Industry Grease

For use in food-processing and preparation areas, this grease is rated for incidental contact with food.

High-Pressure Food Industry Grease

This grease remains stable and in place under high pressure, heavy loads, and shock loads. It's often used to lubricate heavy-duty food production equipment.

Controlled-Use Food Industry Grease

This grease comes in cartridges that only work with our Controlled-Use Food-Grade Lever-Grip Grease Guns to make sure that the right grease is used in food-processing areas. It is NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact.

Wire Rope and Cable Grease

Penetrate to the core of wire rope, preventing rust and reducing wear between strands.

Dry-Film Lubricants

These lubricants go on wet for easy application. Once dry, they form a nonstick film that won't attract dust. Use them for general purpose lubricating in most applications.

Food Industry Dry-Film Lubricants

Use these NSF registered H1 lubricants in food-processing and preparation areas with a risk of incidental food contact. They form a nonstick film that won't attract contaminants, such as flour.

Long-Life Dry-Film Lubricants

Nano-sized additives fill small surface imperfections, reducing wear and heat to extend the life of both the lubricant and equipment. These lubricants dry to form a nonstick film that won’t attract dust. They are often used on hinges, gears, and roller chain.

Overhead Door Dry-Film Lubricants

Spray these wear-resistant lubricants on rollers, hinges, and tracks of overhead doors to reduce friction and noise. These silicone lubricants repels water for use outdoors. Once dry, they form a thin lubricating layer that won’t rub off or attract dust.

Oil

Resistant to oxidation and heat, use this oil to lubricate a variety of machine tools and equipment. It's also known as turbine oil.

High-Pressure Oil

Use at pressures up to 50,000 psi.

Food Industry Oil

Use this oil in food-processing and preparation areas.

Powder and Flake Lubricants

High-Pressure Powder Lubricants

Made of 98% moly, this lubricant withstands pressure up to 500,000 psi and has excellent wear resistance. Apply it to metal surfaces to prevent parts from corroding or sticking.

Powder and Flake Lubricants

Made of graphite, these powders and flakes lubricate under heavy loads and high temperatures. They resist most chemicals and conduct heat and electricity. Use them dry or mix with oil and grease.