Versatile Grease Offers Long-Lasting Protection
General Purpose Greases
General purpose grease protects equipment from heat, moisture, and heavy loads. Formula imparts high dropping point, inherent extreme pressure characteristics, mechanical stability, low oil bleed, and water resistance. Calcium sulfonate thickener prevents rust and corrosion, while Monolec protects against metal-to-metal contact, resists oxidation, and helps grease maintain consistency.

The general purpose greases that LE offers is a versatile lubricant for use in severe conditions such as high temperatures, heavy loads and water. It provides long-lasting reliable protection and is the right solution for many equipment uses and in a wide variety of industries, especially those in which moisture problems are caused by high humidity, elevated operating temperatures, and severe environmental contamination.

1274-1275 Almaplex® Industrial Lubricant
EP lubricant for industrial or fleet use in severe conditions caused by moisture or high temperatures. Seals out dirt, water and prevents corrosive wear. Great for electric motors and central lubrication systems.

1295-1299 Almaplex® Ultra-Syn Lubricant
Engineered to provide optimum performance capabilities under extreme equipment operating conditions. Provides excellent performance in the presence of water. Exhibits low-temperature pumpability down to 30°F (-1°C), as well as superior high-temperature functionality.

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1487-1488 Almamoly® HD Grease
High-performance heavy-duty formula contains calcium sulfonate complex thickener as well as Almasol® and 5 percent moly solid lubricant additives, making it suitable for use in severe conditions such as high temps, heavy loads and water. Provides long-lasting, reliable protection in mobile equipment.

1499 Monocal® GP Grease
High-performance heavy-duty formula contains calcium sulfonate complex thickener as well as Almasol® and 5 percent moly solid lubricant additives, making it suitable for use in severe conditions such as high temps, heavy loads and water. Provides long-lasting, reliable protection in mobile equipment.

3750-3751-3752 Almagard® Vari-Purpose Lubricant
Engineered to provide optimum performance capabilities under extreme equipment operating conditions. Provides excellent performance in the presence of water. Exhibits low-temperature pumpability down to 30°F (-1°C), as well as superior high-temperature functionality.

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4622 Monolec® Multiplex Lubricant
High-performance heavy-duty formula contains calcium sulfonate complex thickener as well as Almasol® and 5 percent moly solid lubricant additives, making it suitable for use in severe conditions such as high temps, heavy loads and water. Provides long-lasting, reliable protection in mobile equipment.

4700-4702 Monolec® Extend Industrial Lubricant
Formulated for central lubrication systems. Has EP characteristics, water and high heat resistance, low separation or “bleed,” excellent mechanical stability. Easily pumpable.

Long-Lasting, Non-Melting Grease Provides Constant Protection for High-Temperature Bearing Applications
‘High’ is relative when characterizing temperature conditions. Bearings running in a steel mill roll-out table application may be exposed to process temperatures of several hundreds of degrees, and may experience sustained temperatures of 250ºF to 300ºF (120ºC to ±150ºC).

Automotive assemblers hang painted metal parts on long conveyors and weave them through large drying ovens to dry painted metal surfaces. Operating temperatures for these gas-fired ovens are maintained around 400ºF (205ºC).

In these two cases, the selection criteria differ appreciably. In addition to heat resistance, the grease to be used in a hot steel mill application may require exceptional load-carrying capability, oxidation stability, mechanical stability, water wash resistance and good pumpability, and at a price suitable for large-volume consumption. With all of the important factors to consider, it is useful to have a grease selection strategy.

The selection must include consideration of oil type and viscosity, oil viscosity index, thickener type, stability of the composition formed by the oil and the thickener), additive composition and properties, ambient temperature, operating temperature, atmospheric contamination, loading, speed, relubrication intervals, etc.

With the variety of details to resolve, the selection of greases that must accommodate extreme temperature conditions poses some of the more challenging lubrication engineering decisions.

Given the variety of options, the potential for incompatibility problems and high prices for a given high-temperature product, the lubrication engineer must be selective and discriminating when sourcing products to meet high-temperature requirements.

Bearings operating in or near heat-generating equipment are subject to temperatures that cause ordinary greases to melt and run, leaving critical bearing surfaces unprotected. Almasol® High Temperature Lubricant is designed to withstand high temperatures, staying in place to provide constant lubrication. It also resists oxidation and vaporization. By ensuring longer lubrication intervals and fewer bearing failures, Almasol High Temperature Lubricant helps contribute to increased production and a healthier bottom line.

4022-4023-4024-4025 Quinplex® Food Machinery Lubricant
NSF H1 certified for food processing equipment. White, water-resistant, rust- and corrosion-inhibited, mechanically stable. Resists high temperatures, clings to metal.

Quinplex® Food Machinery Lubricant is a semi-synthetic grease suitable for a broad operating temperature range. In addition to being a food grade grease – NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact – it is also robust enough to withstand moisture, high temperatures, extreme pressures and other harsh conditions found at food manufacturing plants. It features an aluminum complex thickener base, providing extreme water resistance, excellent mechanical stability, reversibility and tackiness.

Key additives include Quinplex, LE’s proprietary impact-resistant additive, and a rust and oxidation inhibitor. Switching to H1 Quinplex Food Machinery Lubricant results in longer bearing life, fewer equipment repairs, less downtime and lower lubricant consumption.

4070-4071-4072 Quincal™ Syn Food Grade Grease
NSF H1 certified for incidental food contact, H1 Quincal™ Syn FG Grease features a synthetic base fluid, calcium sulfonate complex thickener, and Quinplex, LE's proprietary impact-resistant additive. This premium combination imparts a very high dropping point, exceptional inherent extreme pressure (EP) characteristics, superior mechanical stability, low oil bleed, tackiness and water resistance.

Formulated for use in food processing applications, H1 Quincal™ Syn FG Grease features a synthetic base fluid, calcium sulfonate complex thickener, and Quinplex, LE's proprietary impact-resistant additive. This premium combination imparts a very high dropping point, exceptional inherent extreme pressure (EP) characteristics, superior mechanical stability, low oil bleed, tackiness and water resistance - everything you need to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact, this grease is the right solution for a wide variety of food processing applications. It is especially effective when used on bearings operating in a warm, moist environment or in operations where a lot of water is needed to keep equipment cool. H1 Quincal is robust enough to handle elevated temperatures and other harsh conditions found at food manufacturing plants, resulting in longer bearing life, fewer equipment repairs, less downtime and lower lubricant consumption.

1282 Monolec® Extend EM Lubricant
Formulated with polyurea thickener and designed specifically for use in electric motor bearings, Monolec® Extend EM Grease offers superior mechanical stability for long service life. It features low bleed characteristics, excellent pumpability and great oxidation resistance. It is especially effective when severe industrial operating conditions such as extreme temperatures and high speeds are present.

Self-Healing Fluid Seals & Protects Surfaces
Chain & Cable Greases
Wire rope forms an important part of many machines and structures. It is comprised of continuous wire strands wound around a central core. There are many kinds of wire rope designed for different applications. Most of them are steel wires made into strands wound with each other. The core can be made of steel, rope or even plastics.

Wire ropes (cables) are identified by several parameters including size, grade of steel used, whether or not it is preformed, by its lay, the number of strands and the number of wires in each strand.

Years of field experience have shown that wire rope life can be maximized by using the right lubricants combined with the right application method. Companies that have recognized the importance of proper wire rope lubrication and adopted best practices have gained a huge advantage by lengthening wire rope life, eliminating costly replacements and improving safety. Factors that influence wire rope life and performance include type of operation, care and environment. Two problems include wear and corrosion. Wear is accelerated by stress-loading; shock-loading; heavy, jerking loads; or rapid acceleration or deceleration (speed of the cable stopping and starting). Corrosion is caused by fumes, acids, salt brines, sulfur, gases, salt air, and humidity; and can be accelerated by elevated temperatures. The right type and quantity of lubricant will protect the wire rope from degradation, regardless of cause

Self-Healing Fluid Seals & Protects Surfaces
Open & Enclosed Gears
Almasol Syntemp Lubricant is excellent for use on large open gears exposed to very high temperatures. It is also recommended for use on kiln girth gears, large industrial gearing, oven chains, sliding surfaces, large slow moving (friction) bearings and similar applications.

Large open gears on grinding and pulverizing mills present significant lubrication challenges due to the high-load, heavy-shock nature of the application and constant exposure to harsh environmental conditions, such as cement, limestone, coal or silica dust. Lubrication reliability best practices for open gears include selecting the right lubricant and the right method of application to combat these challenges. Choosing wisely will help protect the gears from wear, increase uptime, and – in most cases – dramatically reduce gear set operating temperatures, lubricant consumption, energy consumption, and waste disposal. This will lead to a cleaner, safer working environment. The right choice for open gears is a heavy-duty, high viscosity lubricant with an extreme pressure, anti-wear additive package. A lubricant with a Timken rating of 70 pounds or more reduces wear and extends gear life.

In the past, open gear lubricants were asphaltic-based, had Timken ratings of 20 to 25 pounds, and relied on excessive volume for adequate protection. Most open gear lubricants on the market today use a variety of thickeners, such as graphites, silicas and traditional soap thickeners. With these newer types of lubricants, operators still report excessive consumption that leads to difficulty with the lubricants building up around the shrouds, not draining well and creating housekeeping issues.

Other concerns include needing to be heated for pumpability, plugging spray system nozzles, not spraying in low temperatures, drawing in contaminants, obscuring the gear from visual inspection, and not reducing gear temperatures. LE’s Pyroshield lubricant is a cool, clear, clean, pumpable solution for easily lubricating open gears at far less cost in the end. Kilns, finish mills and other open gear applications are no longer the nasty place you don’t want to be – thanks to Pyroshield and LE’s other open gear solutions.

451-452-453 Wirelife® Almasol® Chain & Cable Lubricant
Wirelife® Almasol® Coating Grease is a soft, semifluid formulation designed to coat wire rope as well as moving chain and cable parts to ensure long life and smooth, quiet operation. Its tacky, water-resistant characteristics enable it to adhere strongly to rapidly moving parts and to seal out damaging moisture.

Available in three NLGI grades, Wirelife Almasol Coating Grease contains Almasol, LE's exclusive wear-reducing additive that protects against premature wear and shields metal against corrosive attack.