Which lithium greases are best? Features, benefits, examples of application

The modern market of lubricants is a wide range of various products, however, most of the motorists use lithium greases most often. This is due to the fact that such compounds are versatile and can be used in various fields.

What are the features?

Lithium complex lubricants draw attention to water resistance, mechanical stability. Due to water resistance, the lubricant is not washed off with water, and the mechanical stability affects the ability of the composition to retain its structure for a long time under the influence of mechanical forces. The storage of the consistency during storage depends on the amount of oil released. Lithium greases produce a sufficient amount of oil in the contact area of the parts, but when stored, the oil remains in sufficient quantities.

The peculiarity of this variety is also in the fact that similar products have a higher dropping point, that is, they can be operated even at high temperatures. This indicator is provided by the complexing agent, which is part of the thickener.

Popular types: "Litol-24"

Grease "Litol" - the most popular among domestic. It is a soft ointment cherry colored, which is widely used in various parts of the friction of cars. Due to its qualities, it is able to replace all kinds of solidol and many other lubricants.

The use of this composition allows to reduce friction and, accordingly, wear of parts, as well as to increase the intervals between the replacement of grease. The features of this lubricant include:

1. Excellent preservation properties.
2. Resistance to moisture.
3. Ability to operate over a wide temperature range.

Litol Lubricant can be used in sealed and unsealed assemblies, such as steering joints, suspension, cardan joints, front wheel hubs and so on.

The main advantages of the "Lithol-24"

Multi-purpose grease is an oil oil that has a viscosity of 60-75 mm ² / s. As thickeners used lithium soap, as well as antioxidant and viscous additives. On Litol lubricant, the price is one of the most affordable: a small tube will cost 70 rubles, the bank in 0.8 kg - 143 rubles in Russia, and the bank 33 kg - 2750 rubles.

The advantages of this brand of grease include:

1. Excellent lubricity and elasticity when working under any temperature conditions.
2. Excellent protection of all parts that are lubricated, even if they are constantly rubbing.
3. Strength of retention on any lubricated surfaces.
4. Preventing the development of worn parts.

It is also important that the price for Lithol differs availability, while the quality of lubrication is not inferior to imported analogues. So, if you are constrained in money, but buy only high-quality lubricants, Litol products will suit you perfectly. It is used as an automotive lubricant in vehicles of any type, including special equipment.

It is worth noting that most often as the friction surface of bearings are subjected to pitting. According to the presence of anti-pitting properties, the "Litol" grease is the leader.

"Fiol-1" and "Fiol-2"

This lithium grease application has received the widest. In its composition, it is a mixture of petroleum oils, which are thickened with special components. It can be used in the processing of friction units, which are lubricated through a grease nipple or a central lubrication system. Also, "Fiol" is used for the processing of flexible shafts or control cables in casings, low-power gearboxes and small-sized rolling bearings.

A kind of lubricant of this brand is "Fiol-2", which has a lower viscosity. A "Fiol-3" is as close to its qualities as possible to "Litolu-24". The composition of the "Fiol-2U" contains about 5% of molybdenum disulfide, and this lithium grease application has also found extensive: first of all, it is used to improve the durability of needle bearings in the cardan shaft of the car.

"Solidol G"

This lubricant is designed for operation in the normal temperature mode. It is widely used for the treatment of rough friction units in various machines and mechanisms of vehicles, as well as tools, screw and chain drives, slow-speed gear reducers. According to its operational properties, "Solidol G" resembles a synthetic solidol, while it has better viscosity-temperature properties, less compaction while storing and resistance to fracture.

Lithium greases "Solidol" can be operated in a temperature mode from -30 to + 65 degrees. At the same time they are used in powerful mechanisms, which account for a large load: bearings, hinges, blocks. "Solidol G" is different:

• Colloidal stability;
• Water resistance;
• Good protective properties;
• Excellent lubricating properties.

This lithium-based grease is suitable for reducing friction in knots and mechanisms, reducing wear and preventing tearing, welding and seizing. When using "Solidol", you must take into account, firstly, its ability to disintegrate under the influence of high temperatures (above 80 degrees), so use the lubricant without pre-melting. In addition, it contributes to the conservation of spare parts and surfaces of machinery, storage and transportation of which is carried out in the fresh air.

Mixing "Solidolide" with other lubricants is not recommended, as it will be compacted and it will be necessary to disassemble the nodes for its removal. Most often, the composition is used for the treatment of rough unprotected friction points at low temperature intervals.

"CIATIM-201"

Plastic lubricants of this brand are popular among low-temperature compounds. It is used in friction units of any kind, which work under the influence of a small load, as well as in nodes that have a slight shift, for example, in the flexible shaft of the speedometer. The distinguishing features of the lubricant include:

1. Plastic.
2. Frost resistance.
3. Possibility of operation at temperatures from -50 degrees to +120 degrees.
4. Low mechanical stability.
5. Insignificant tensile strength.
6. Full compliance with GOSTs.

This waterproof grease is suitable for high-quality processing of rubbing parts of equipment, protecting them from corrosion. Timely processing will protect nodes and parts from wear and tear, and their service life will be significantly longer.

Mobil Unirex EP2

At the heart of this lubricant is a high-quality base mineral oil, which ensures excellent performance and service life of the units. The composition is widely used in the nodes, which account for a huge load, both in vehicles and in industrial machinery. Lithium greases of this brand are different:

• Anothiokislitelnymi properties, which are responsible for the chemical stability of the composition;
• Excellent anticorrosion resistance;
• Long service life;
• A wide range of operating temperatures;
• Good adhesion.

Advantages of Mobil Unirex EP2

First, the lubricant serves as a reliable protection of the units and mechanisms, preventing their premature wear. Secondly, it has anti-seize properties. Thirdly, it can be used for units that are operated at low temperatures. The composition does not differ in the requirements for storage and transportation. According to the research, the lubricant is absolutely safe for humans, has high adhesion and is poorly washed with water.

Lubricants-aerosols

One of the most convenient forms in which lithium grease is produced is aerosol. Among the popular brands are the following:

1. WD-40 SPECIALIST. Used for metal joints, protects them from corrosion and provides a long duration of protection. Can be used for surfaces that are heavily loaded. The results of use - reducing friction and improving the smoothness of the movement of the mechanism. It is resistant to environmental influences, it can be operated at temperatures from -18 to +145 degrees.
2. The white RUNWAY lithium grease is a heat-resistant compound that is resistant to elution. Excellent lubricating parts, giving them water-repellent properties. Due to corrosion inhibitors in the composition of the means of the component are reliably protected from corrosion. Can be used as protection of metal parts, hinges of doors, cables, bearings and other moving mechanisms.

Lubricants in the form of aerosols show a deep penetrating effect, which ensures high-quality lubrication and long-term and reliable corrosion protection.

Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2

Plastic lubricants of this brand of black color are used for the processing of bearings, which are used in conditions of high complexity. The composition of the lubricant - mineral oils with a high viscosity index, where as a thickener is a mixed lithium-calcium soap. Due to various additives - antioxidant, antiwear, extreme pressure, adhesion and anticorrosive - a qualitative and reliable protection of the processed parts is ensured. The composition can be operated at temperatures from -10 to +120 degrees.

This lithium bearing grease is used for machining parts used in difficult conditions subject to high impact loads and high humidity. Lubrication is perfect for handling off-road vehicles, as well as traction and towing devices of tractors.

Graphite or lithium grease is better?

Along with lithium, another variety of multi-purpose greases is used: graphite compounds. They comply with all GOSTs and are capable of operating at temperatures from -20 to +70 degrees. At the heart of such compositions lie the cylinder mineral oil and vegetable fats, condensed with graphite and calcium soaps. Graphite grease attracts a number of positive properties:

• Reliable protection of mechanisms against corrosion even at high loads;
• The possibility of using in harsh working conditions;
• Reliable protection of machinery from water and dust;
• A low coefficient of friction, which is ensured by the content of the lubricant of solid particles.

However, lithium-based greases have a higher dropping point, so their operation is also possible under high temperature conditions. The second component of the complexing agent is responsible for this ability. This is why lithium compounds are in greater demand than graphite lubricants.

Grease No. 158

This lubricant has a blue color and is used in bearings of autotractor electrical equipment and needle-shaped cardan bearings. In such units the lubricant works stably and for a long time due to additives - antioxidant and antiwear. Experts say that there is no full replacement for this composition, and the nearest analogs - "Litol-24" or "SHRUS-4" - are not so durable in operation.

Let's sum up the results

Lithium greases are one of the most popular, which is explained by their improved properties. Water resistance, high temperature performance, excellent mechanical properties - all this attracts the attention of customers to these compositions. They are more expensive in terms of the production process, but in comparison with other analogues have a number of advantages. In addition to a simple lithium grease, you can purchase a complex one, which is characterized by better mechanical stability and high water resistance. A variety of applications serves as a guarantee that the nodes and mechanisms of various vehicles will be processed in a high-quality and timely manner.