Understanding NLGI Grades for Grease Selection
NLGI indicates consistency, not total quality, and affects pumpability, leakage, and retention.
- Why This Topic Matters - Understanding NLGI Grades for Grease Selection affects bearing life, relubrication planning, downtime, and maintenance cost for plants and fleets.
- Grease Selection Checklist - Confirm temperature, speed, load, water, dust, application method, relubrication interval, compatibility, and packaging.
- What to Send for a Recommendation - Send equipment type, speed, load, temperature, water or dust exposure, current grease, NLGI grade, and packaging requirement.