Grease and anti-seize are popular options for industrial assembly processes. Yet while they both aid in end-product functionality and durability, it’s important to understand their distinct differences.
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- Silicone Vs White Lithium Grease
Grease and anti-seize are popular options for industrial assembly processes. Yet while they both aid in end-product functionality and durability, it’s important to understand their distinct differences. Ideal for fast-moving, low load applications, grease is formulated with a base oil and a thickener.
Silicone Vs White Lithium Grease
Grease
Ideal for fast-moving, low load applications, grease is formulated with a base oil and a thickener. Containing no solids or low solids, grease enables parts, such as high-speed automotive ball bearings, to move rapidly without making contact.
Silicone grease is good for the metals, and they’re generally weather-resistant. Lithium grease, on the other hand, is similar to silicone but not as water-resistant. All of these bases are generally effective, and many of the best garage door lubricants use a combination of these in their formulation. Lucas gun oil works like a champ and doesn't gum up, that and a dab of silicone grease for the gear train once about every three months keeps my reels running smoothly and casting like a rocket. One word of caution; don't use anything in a spray can, the propellant is usually going to do some long range damage and at best, mess up the drag system.
However, grease alone is not suitable for extremely high load and/or very high temperature applications. This is because the oil burns off around 400°F, and its film is not strong enough to hold against pressure from asperity contact.
Anti-Seize
Designed to convert torque to tightening force more efficiently, anti-seize is formulated with high solids content and a carrier grease. Because of its high solids content, anti-seize can handle high load applications while still providing lubrication and friction reduction.
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However, anti-seize is not suitable for fast-moving applications, as its high solids content can cause parts to jam.
Silicone Vs Lithium Lubricant
Yet unlike grease, the solid lubricant in anti-seize can withstand high temperatures and protect parts from galling and seizure even under extremely stressful environments. This makes it ideal for many nut, bolt and press fit applications.
Refer to following chart for an at-a-glance comparison:
Grease | Anti-Seize |
No solids or low solids content | High solids content |
Good for fast-moving, low contact, low pressure applications | Good for slow-moving, extremely high contact and high-pressure applications |
Typically not suitable for temperatures above 400°F | Suitable for high temperature environments |
Smart Options
Bostik manufactures Never-Seez®, industry-leading line of anti-seize compounds that:
- Protects from seizures at high temperatures
- Resists galvanic action
- Prevents galling
- Protects against rust and corrosion
Additionally, Bostik offers a bearings grease product ideal for fast-moving, low pressure applications.
Uses For Lithium Grease
Contact a Bostik expert to learn more about how our anti-seize and grease solutions can help your manufacturing processes. You can also check out this helpful content about Never-Seez:
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