The Effects of Different Thickeners on Grease

Different thickeners have different effects on grease, as follows:

Calcium-based thickener

It has good water resistance, but relatively poor heat resistance. It is suitable for occasions with low working temperature and high ambient humidity, such as the lubrication of automobile chassis.

Sodium-based thickener

 It has good heat resistance, but poor water resistance. It is often used in parts with high temperature and not too humid, such as medium-speed and medium-load bearings of industrial machinery.

Lithium-based thickener

It has good water resistance and heat resistance, and has a wide range of applications. It can be used for the lubrication of various mechanical equipment.

Composite calcium-based thickener

 Its high temperature performance and water resistance are improved, and it is suitable for heavy-duty mechanical equipment working in high temperature and humid environments.

Composite lithium-based thickener

It has excellent high temperature performance, mechanical stability and colloidal stability, and is suitable for working conditions with high load, high speed and wide temperature range.

Aluminum-based thickener

It has good water resistance and rust resistance, but average heat resistance, and is often used in humid environments or parts with rust prevention requirements.

Polyurea thickener

It has good anti-oxidation, anti-wear and long life characteristics, and is suitable for lubrication under harsh working conditions such as high temperature, high speed and high load.

The selection of thickener will directly affect the performance characteristics and applicable working conditions of grease, and it needs to be determined according to specific use conditions and requirements in actual application.