In 1974, Southwest Grease & Oil was originally the packager for BG before it grew into BG Products, Inc. As the name implies, Southwest specialized in grease.
Grease originates as far back as ancient Egypt. We’ve come a long way since then! Advanced processes and chemistries allow greases to drastically outperform other types of lubricants in specific applications.
Over the years, the use of grease as a lubricant in wheel and chassis applications has diminished. Bearings, joints, and couplings are often “non-serviceable” and don’t have a fitting to be greased.
However, newer models, like hybrid, battery, and full electric vehicles need grease in drive line components.
Heavy duty industries, such as transportation, agriculture, and construction, are growing, and they too need lubrication that only grease can provide.
BG has a portfolio of products that serve the need for high-quality lubricating grease. Here’s a review of BG’s top performing grease products.
Characteristics:
- The polymer of RF-7 aids in premature breakdown of the grease.
- Moderate performance and compatibility with other greases and contaminants
- Versatile in most applications like light machinery bearings, industrial applications inside factories, and low-speed agricultural equipment
- Not recommended when exposed to temperatures above 400°F
Characteristics:
- Lithium based and compatible with essentially any grease and application
- Ideal in high-speed roller and sliding components both inside and outside
- Resists inclement weather
- Adept for use in high-speed and high-temperature applications (ideal for applications above 1,000 RPM and over 400°F)
Characteristics:
- Outstanding in high-load/high-pressure applications such as electric motors in winches, electric industrial cranes, and bearings that can reach 3,000 RPM
- Not readily compatible with other greases and is more sensitive to water
- Ideal for sealed units that are not exposed to the elements (like electric motors)
Characteristics:
- Extreme pressure performance: the Four-Ball Extreme Pressure weld point is 800 kgs! (compared to BG SLC Multi-Purpose Grease at 315 kgs)
- Fantastic protection against heat, corrosion, and friction (HCF)
- Performs exceptionally well in extreme temperatures and in areas of high corrosion due to salt or chemicals
- Excellent for use in high-performance applications such as off-road, racing, and marine
- Its calcium sulfonate thickener enables it to be more compatible than a polyurea grease.
Quick recap
BG Premium Lubricating Grease, PN 600:
for slow, heavy loads, and moderate temperatures
BG SLC Multi-Purpose Grease, PN 607:
for slow to medium speed, light to moderate loads, and the need for a multi-purpose grease
BG SS 2000 Lubricating Grease, PN 608:
for high-speed, high-heat applications, that are not exposed to the elements
BG Special HCF Grease, PN 605:
for high-performance, high-heat, moderate to heavy loads in extreme environmental conditions
Final thoughts
Clinton J. Meyer
BG Technical Service Manager
Clinton is ACS Certified in Chemistry and Biochemistry.