Note: Some greases may not be used with other greases. When you use commercial grease, make sure that the grease is compatible with the grease that is currently used in your system. If you have any questions concerning the compatibility of your grease, consult your supplier.
Multipurpose Lithium Complex Grease (MPGL)
Multipurpose Lithium Complex Grease is a general purpose lithium complex grease for medium duty applications. This product has good characteristics at high temperatures such as a dropping point over 260°C (500°F).
MPGL contains unleaded extreme pressure additives and antiwear inhibitors that provide extra protection in the following applications:
- Construction
- Agricultural
- Automotive
MPGL meets the requirements for extended service intervals of automotive chassis points and for extended service intervals of wheel bearings with disc brakes in automobiles, in vans, in taxi fleets, and in light trucks. This product meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB". MPGL is available in NLGI Grade 2. Normal operating temperatures for this product are −28 to +149°C (−18 to +300°F). This product is also available as a white lithium complex grease.
Multipurpose Lithium Complex Grease with Molybdenum (MPGM)
MPGM is a general purpose lithium complex grease that is used for light-duty applications and for medium duty applications. MPGM is available in NLGI Grade 2 or NLGI Grade 0. MPGM is strengthened with a molybdenum disulfide and with a high molecular weight polymer. These additives strengthen the capabilities of lubrication. The additives also increase the protection to the parts. The MPGM is strengthened for extra lubrication and for extra protection. MPGM contains unleaded additives. MPGM also contains antiwear inhibitors, inhibitors for oxidation, and corrosion inhibitors that are for protection and lubrication in many environments. The MPGM is formulated with a high viscosity base fluid and a polymer additive.
The MPGM has the following features:
- Protection against water washout
- Increased retention
- Resistance to heavy loads
This product is recommended for the following uses: heavily loaded pin joints, journal bearings, heavy-duty automotive applications, agricultural, industrial, steel mill, mining and off-highway equipment. This product meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB". Normal ambient temperatures for NLGI Grade 0 are −28 to +149°C (−18 to +300°F). Normal ambient temperatures for NLGI Grade 2 are −18 to +149°C (−0 to +300°F).
Note: If MPGM is not available, use a multipurpose type grease which contains three to five percent molybdenum.
Bearing Lubricant is a NLGI Grade 2 lubricating grease with a polyurea thickener. This grease is recommended for high temperature antifriction bearings in the following applications: electric motors, alternators, fan drives, starters and generators. The Bearing Lubricant (SPG) has an effective operating range of −29 to 177°C (−20 to 350°F).
Water and Temperature Resistant Grease (SPG)
The Caterpillar Water and Temperature Resistant Grease is designed for use whenever the following conditions are a concern: water washout, severe corrosion and high operating temperatures. The grease provides extreme pressure, antiwear, oxidation, and corrosion protection without using barium, zinc, antimony, phosphorous, lead type additives, or sulfur type additives. Caterpillar Water and Temperature Resistant Grease is a grease that is friendly to the environment. The Water and Temperature Resistant Grease has excellent shear stability. The grease also resists breakdown in the presence of water. The Caterpillar Water and Temperature Resistant Grease behaves well in marine applications, in washer equipment bearings, in automotive equipment, in agricultural equipment, in industrial applications, and in construction equipment. This product meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB". Normal operating temperatures for this product are −40 to 204°C (−40 to 400°F).
Caterpillar Premium Greases (CPG)
Caterpillar Desert Gold is a heavy duty, premium synthetic, extreme pressure lubricating grease developed for the most extreme operating environments. Desert Gold is formulated with a high viscosity, synthetic base fluid, polymers and molybdenum disulfide, as well as a high viscosity index and high dropping point. Caterpillar Desert Gold will protect equipment against heavy shock loads. Desert Gold protects against corrosion in extreme heat, in moist conditions, or in dusty conditions. This product has excellent characteristics of adhesion and of stability. Caterpillar Desert Gold provides longer protection than other greases. Caterpillar Desert Gold is an environmentally friendly grease which does not contain antimony, sulfur, barium, zinc, lead, or phosphorous. Normal operating temperatures are −6 to +230°C (+21 to +450°F). Caterpillar Desert Gold can operate at higher temperatures for shorter time periods. Caterpillar Desert Gold has additional extreme pressure protection for highly loaded pin joints.
Caterpillar Arctic Platinum is a super-premium extreme pressure lubricating grease developed for lubrication in temperatures below −18°C (0°F) to moderate operating temperatures. Arctic Platinum is available in grades 000, 00, 0, 1, and 2 to ensure flow in central lube systems in a variety of ambient temperatures from −60 to 18°C (−76 to 65°F). Caterpillar Arctic Platinum has a high drop point and contains five percent molybdenum disulfide for protection against extra heavy loads. Arctic Platinum provides excellent protection against corrosion and against oxidation. Caterpillar Arctic Platinum is an environmentally friendly grease which does not contain antimony, sulfur, barium, zinc, or phosphorous.
Caterpillar Arctic Platinum is designed for long life lubrication of horizontal pivot and lower link bearings, of steering cylinders, of kingbolt bearings, of upper hitch link bearings and of ejector carrier roller bearings. This grease is extra tacky for retention on excavator carbody bearings. Caterpillar Arctic Platinum has additional extreme pressure protection for highly loaded pin joints.