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Greases are the result of dispersing a thickening agent in a liquid lubricant. Depending on the type of thickener and the type of base oil and the additive technology used, properties of greases vary. Empower Specialty Lubricants uses almost all available components inthe production of greases, this has resulted in a very extensive range of greases suitable for all sorts of applications. In this brochure the properties or the core range of greases are illustrated and explained. There can be very specfic circumstances which require fine tuning or even a complete new formulation. It is our challenge to provide you with the right lubricant (grease) for the right application, so please feel free to contact us.

Why the use of grease?

There are a number of reasons why grease is preferred over oil :

• Grease can act as a sealant to prevent lubricant leakage and keep deteriorated seals effective in cases where oil would leak out of the application
• Solids such as graphite, calcium carbonate, molybdenum disulphide, PTFE and HBN will be held in suspension, while these solids tend to settle out of oil
• Grease-demanding equipment is simple in design, requires less space and they weigh substantially less than similar equipment. This will result in reducing the cost of the equipment, both for purchase and maintenance
• Grease has a much longer service life than liquid lubrication before replenishment is required. This is a critical benet for hard-to- reach or hazardous locations

A typical lubricating grease general contains 80-85% base oil, 10-15% thickener and 5-10% additives.