We're breaking down the features of both Lithium Complex Grease and Calcium Sulphonate Grease to give YOU all the scoop on which is better for your operations
This versatile lithium grease is a popular choice used in such a wide range of applications. Commonly known as soap grease (lithium soap stabilises and thickens grease) with higher complexity.
Complex greases have a lot in common with simple lithium soap grease. However, they have better capabilities in all areas, for instance, higher dropping points, enabling use at higher temperatures.
Some of the outstanding features of a lithium lubricating grease are:
- Great water resistance
- High-temperature operation
- Delivers a high level of performance under extreme pressure and anti-wear performance
- A high degree of protection against corrosion
- Mechanical stability, extending lubrication intervals
Good oil separation resistance
This grease is used within industrial and automotive applications such as:
- Anti-friction and plain bearings
- Automotive wheel bearings
- Shackle, pins/ball joints
- Construction and mining
- General industrial applications
A lithium complex 400gm cartridge is around the £1.50 - £2.00 mark. The low price point is very affordable, giving it another plus under its belt!
This grease is a little different from a lithium complex, mainly because of it's natural capabilities of calcium sulphonate without the need for additives.
As with the lithium/lithium complex, you may see two products that seem alike - calcium and calcium sulphonate. The first is what is known as a simple soap, and acids and performance-enhancing processes are introduced to make a calcium complex, in this case, a calcium sulphonate grease.
Calcium sulphonate grease is generally used in extreme environments thanks to its excellent capabilities. The exceptional capacity to carry loads, extending intervals between relubrication.
The following are the outstanding features of calcium sulphonate:
Highly water-resistant
Saltwater resistance
Excellent protection against corrosion
Wide temperature range
Extreme pressure performance for protection against wear
What tasks are suitable?
All types of anti-friction applications, including plain bearings and sliding surfaces
Automotive, construction, mining, and manufacturing industries
Chassis, ball joints, universal joints and wheel bearings
On average, a calcium sulphonate 400gm cartridge sits around the £3.00 mark. While it is the more expensive grease, the cost is because of its high performance.
