Industrial grease is the most widely used lubricant form in manufacturing — applied to bearings, gearboxes, joints, chains, slides, and couplings across virtually every type of machinery in every industry. Yet it is also one of the most frequently misspecified lubricants: using a general-purpose lithium grease where an EP (extreme pressure) grade is required, or applying an NLGI 2 grease to a bearing that requires NLGI 0 for low-temperature pumpability, leads to premature bearing failure, contamination problems, and unnecessary downtime.
Imperiea Engineering & Sourcing Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted industrial grease supplier in Pune — stocking the full spectrum from general-purpose lithium greases to high-load calcium sulphonate complex grades and 400°C non-melting specialty greases — from GS Caltex (Kixx), Savsol, and Torq Lubrication.
Types of Industrial Grease — A Quick Reference Guide
| Grease Type | NLGI Grade | Drop Point | Best Application |
| Lithium Soap (GP) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | ~180–200°C | General bearings, chassis, standard industrial applications |
| Lithium Complex | 0, 1, 2 | ~260°C | Higher load, moderate temperature — automotive wheel bearings, electric motor bearings |
| Calcium Sulphonate Complex | 0, 1, 2 | ~300°C+ | Very high load, water-resistant, high temperature — marine, steel, outdoor equipment |
| Polyurea | 1, 2 | Non-melting | Electric motor bearings, high-speed bearings, high temperature |
| Bentonite (Clay) | 1, 2 | Non-melting | Very high temperature — furnace, kiln, >200°C applications |
| Moly (MoS₂ Enriched) | 1, 2 | Varies | Slow-speed, high-load — open gears, heavily loaded slides |
| Food Grade | 0, 1, 2 | >200°C | NSF H1 certified — food processing, pharma plant equipment |
GS Caltex Kixx Industrial Greases — Available at Imperiea, Pune
- Kixx Grease EP 0 / 1 / 2 — General-purpose extreme pressure lithium grease. For bearings, chassis, and industrial joints requiring EP protection. Three NLGI grades for different consistency requirements.
- Kixx Grease Moly EP 2 — MoS₂-enriched EP lithium grease for slow-speed, high-load bearings and joints. Molybdenum disulphide provides solid film lubrication at very high contact pressures where oil film tends to break down.
- Kixx Grease Liplex 2 — Lithium complex grease for higher-temperature and higher-load applications than standard lithium EP. Better shear stability and longer regreasing intervals.
- Kixx Grease Liplex 3 — Stiff NLGI 3 grade lithium complex grease for applications requiring higher consistency — vertical bearing housings, vibrating equipment, and situations where grease retention is a concern.
- Kixx Grease Therma 2 — High-temperature lithium complex grease with elevated dropping point. For bearings operating at temperatures up to 160°C continuously.
- Kixx EP2 Advance — Advanced lithium EP grease with enhanced anti-wear additive package. Improved oxidation resistance and extended service life versus standard EP2.
- Kixx MP3 Advance — Multi-purpose NLGI 3 grease for central lubrication systems and applications requiring a stiffer consistency.
- Kixx Long Life Gel Grease — Polyurea gel-type long-life grease for sealed-for-life bearings, electric motor bearings, and high-speed applications. Extended service life reduces maintenance frequency.
- Kixx Grease EP 00 Premium — NLGI 00 semi-fluid grease for gear housing flood lubrication and centralized lubrication systems. Also used for worm gear housings where a semi-fluid lubricant is more effective than gear oil.
Savsol Industrial Greases — Available at Imperiea, Pune
- Savsol LC Grease AP-3 Plus — High-performance lithium complex NLGI 3 grease. For demanding bearing applications requiring high consistency, high load, and good water resistance. Suitable for use in centralized dispensing systems.
- Savsol Long Life Red Grease — Recognisable red-coloured lithium complex grease for automotive wheel bearings, heavy vehicle chassis, and general industrial lubrication. Long service life.
- Savsol Grease XHD 00 / 0 / 2 — Extra heavy-duty greases for the most demanding industrial bearing applications — high loads, shock loading, water-contaminated environments. Available in three NLGI grades.
- Savsol Grease XHD EP2-S — Extreme heavy-duty NLGI 2 grease with enhanced sulphur-phosphorus EP additive. For heavily loaded, slow-speed industrial bearings in steel plants, sugar mills, and mining equipment.
- Savsol Enduramax HDSS-220 — Synthetic-base heavy-duty grease for high-speed bearings requiring extended drain intervals. 220 grade for specific high-load high-speed combinations.
- Savsol Enduramax HDSS-1000 — Very heavy duty, extreme viscosity synthetic grease for the most demanding industrial bearing applications. 1000 base oil viscosity provides exceptional film thickness under very high load.
Torq Specialty Greases — For Extreme Conditions
- Torq ELG Ultra Series (460, 460M, 460 Synth, 1000) — Calcium sulphonate complex EP greases for extreme pressure, shock loading, and high temperature conditions. Mining equipment, crushers, heavy machinery. The Synth variant uses PAO synthetic base for extended drain intervals.
- Torq Polytherm HT 460 / P2D Premium / OXY Grease — High temperature polyurea and non-melting greases for furnace, kiln, and hot-zone applications. See the High Temperature Grease article for full details.
- Torq WRG 220 / WRG 220 Synth — Water-resistant greases for marine, cement, outdoor, and wet environment equipment. High adhesion resists water washout.
- Torq Pro CS 220 — Multi-purpose performance grease with excellent mechanical stability, high load, and moderate temperature capability. Versatile grade for general industrial use.
- Torq Alplex 680 / Maxload P 0046 — Ultra-high load greases for mining equipment, jaw crushers, and ball mill pinion bearings where shock loading is extreme.
How to Select the Right Industrial Grease — A Simple Framework
- Step 1 — What is the bearing operating temperature? Below 120°C: standard lithium EP. 120–180°C: lithium complex or calcium sulphonate. Above 180°C: polyurea or bentonite non-melting grade.
- Step 2 — What is the bearing speed? High-speed (DN > 300,000): use NLGI 1 or 2 polyurea, or long-life grease. Slow-speed heavy load: use NLGI 2 or 3 EP or moly grease.
- Step 3 — Is water a factor? Outdoor, wet, or wash-down environment: use water-resistant Torq WRG or Savsol XHD series.
- Step 4 — Is food contact possible? Use NSF H1 certified Torq food grade or Lubrinox grease only.
- Step 5 — Is this open gear or enclosed bearing? Open gear: use adhesive, heavy-bodied moly or OGL type. Enclosed bearing: standard lithium complex or specialty grease based on temperature and load.
Frequently Asked Questions — Industrial Grease Pune
Q: What does NLGI grade mean and how do I choose the right one?
A: NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute) grades rate grease stiffness/consistency from 000 (semi-fluid) to 6 (very stiff). NLGI 2 is the most common grade for standard industrial bearings. NLGI 0 or 00 is used for centralised lubrication systems and low-temperature applications. NLGI 3 is used for applications requiring the grease to stay in place (vertical shafts, vibrating equipment). Always check the bearing OEM re-greasing specification first.
Q: Can I mix two greases from different brands if they have the same NLGI grade?
A: Mixing greases is strongly discouraged. Even two NLGI 2 lithium EP greases from different manufacturers can have incompatible additive systems that cause the mixture to soften, separate, or lose lubricating properties. If switching brands, purge the old grease from the bearing housing through multiple re-greasing cycles before considering the housing ‘clean’ of the previous grease.
Q: How do I order industrial greases from Imperiea in different pack sizes?
A: Kixx, Savsol, and Torq greases are available in 1 kg pouches, 5 kg pails, 18 kg pails, 50 kg drums, and 180 kg drums depending on the specific product. WhatsApp +91 911 957 5533 with the grease type, NLGI grade, and quantity required. We stock standard grades and can arrange fast delivery across Pune, PCMC, Chakan, Talegaon, and Maharashtra.
Q: Do you supply greases suitable for Castrol and Mobil grease replacement in Pune plants?
A: Yes. Plants currently using Castrol Molub-Alloy, Shell Gadus S2 V100, Mobil Mobilgrease XHP, or SKF LGEP 2 can source equivalent or superior EP greases from the Kixx, Savsol, and Torq ranges through Imperiea Engineering. We provide grade comparison sheets and specification matching before any switchover.
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