Cenex® Greases
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Lithium-based greases
Blue Gard® 500+™ High Temperature Multi-purpose Lithium Complex Grease
A premium heavy-duty, lithium complex, multi-purpose grease that’s flexible enough for most applications, yet tough enough to handle severe conditions and withstand heavy shock loading. Recommended for automotive, industrial and agricultural use.
Maxtron® EP Synthetic Blend Lithium Complex Grease
An extreme-duty, lithium complex, semi-synthetic multi-purpose grease formulated with 3% moly (Molybdenum Disulfide) to enhance the lubrication capabilities between sliding components especially in extreme pressure. Recommended for construction, industrial, and agricultural use.
Maxtron® FS Full-Synthetic Multi-purpose Lithium Complex Grease
A high-performance multi-purpose grease formulated with fully synthetic base oils with a lithium complex thickener system and a balanced additive package. This grease has excellent extreme pressure properties and protection against rust and corrosion.
Molyplex 500+ Multi-purpose Lithium Complex Grease with Moly
A premium, heavy duty, multi-purpose, lithium complex grease recommended for automotive, industrial and agricultural use. Formulated with 1.3% moly (Molybdenum Disulfide), for added protection against extreme pressures and shock loading.
Red Protect XT® Extra Tacky Lithium Complex Multi-purpose High-Temperature Grease
An extra tacky, high-temperature, lithium complex grease formulated with extreme pressure additives, anti-wear agents, and long-lasting corrosion and oxidation inhibitors for maximum protection and trouble-free operation in a wide variety of applications. Especially effective in high temperature and wet environments.
Polyurea, calcium and specialty greases
HD Moly Xtreme Calcium Sulfonate Complex Grease with 5% Moly
A calcium sulfonate complex extreme duty grease developed and recommended for off-highway construction and mining equipment. It contains 5% moly (Molybdenum disulfide) for superior lubricating capabilities in extreme-duty applications.
Poly-Xtreme® High Temperature Polyurea Grease
Outperforms traditional soap-based greases with excellent High and low temperature properties, superior water washout resistance and good shear stability. This grease also has the ability to migrate where lubrication is required and is recommended for automotive, agriculture, industrial and construction use.
Fluid Gear Grease High Performance #00 Grade Lithium Grease
A high performance #00 grade lithium-based grease designed for special agricultural and industrial equipment applications. Fluid Gear Grease offers superior lubricating qualities when compared to gear oils. Also provides resistance to leakage which is a common problem in many gear housings.
Corn Head Grease Multi-purpose Semi-Fluid Grease
A high-quality, multi-purpose, lithium, semi-fluid type grease available in an NLGI #0 grade. Although primarily applied in corn head lubrication, this product can be recommended for many applications across agriculture, construction and industrial environments.
Product benefits
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Enhance equipment protection
With superior wear and corrosion resistance -
Reduced equipment downtime
With superior protection against extreme pressures and oxidation -
Enhanced durabilityWith unmatched shear stability for reliable operation
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Optimal performanceWith extreme temperature properties and water washout resistance
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Heavy-duty optionsFormulated to withstand extreme pressures, heavy shock loading and severe conditions
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Specialty optionsDeveloped for use in food-grade applications where H-1 approvals are necessary
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Compatibility of greases
Thickener |
Aluminum Complex |
Hydrated Calcium |
Anhydrous Calcium |
Calcium Complex |
Calcium Sulfonate Complex |
Clay |
Lithium |
Lithium Complex |
Polyurea |
Aluminum Complex |
X | ✓ | ○ | X | X | X | ✓ | ○ | |
Hydrated Calcium |
X | ✓ | X | ✓ | ○ | ○ | ✓ | ○ | |
Anhydrous Calcium |
✓ | ✓ | ○ | ○ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | |
Calcium Complex |
○ | X | ○ | ✓ | ○ | X | ✓ | ✓ | |
Calcium Sulfonate Complex |
X | ✓ | ○ | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Clay |
X | ○ | ✓ | ○ | X | ○ | X | ○ | |
Lithium |
X | ○ | ✓ | X | ✓ | ○ | ✓ | ○ | |
Lithium Complex |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | |
Polyurea |
○ | ○ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ○ | ○ | X |
Note: Grease compatibility studies have been done and the most incompatible were aluminum complex, calcium complex, clay and polyurea-thickened greases. The most common effect was substantial softening; however, lithium grease sometimes hardened. It is important to note that even if thickeners are generally compatible, two greases may contain clashing base oil or additive formulations.
Key
| ✓ Compatible |
○ Requires testing |
X Incompatible |
Grease application guide*
Properties |
Lithium Complex
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Lithium Complex |
Polyurea |
Calcium Sulfonate Complex |
Lithium |
| Cenex brands | Maxtron FS Maxtron EP |
Molyplex 500+ Blue Gard 500+ Red Protect XT |
Poly-Xtreme | HD Moly Xtreme | ML 365 Corn Head Cotton Picker |
| Appearance | Smooth & buttery | Smooth & buttery | Smooth & buttery | Smooth & buttery | Smooth & buttery |
| Dropping point (°F) Dropping point (°C) |
500+ 260+ |
500+ 260+ |
470 243 |
500+ 260+ |
350-400 177-204 |
| Max. usable temp (°F) Max. usable temp (°C) |
350 177 |
350 177 |
350 177 |
350 177 |
275 135 |
| Water resistance** | Good | Good to excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair to good |
| Work stability** | Good to excellent | Good to excellent | Good | Excellent | Fair to good |
| Oxidation stability** | Good to excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Good to excellent |
| Load carry capacity** | Good to excellent | Good | Good | Excellent | Fair to good |
| Rust protection** | Good to excellent | Good to excellent | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Pumpability** |
Good to excellent | Fair to good | Excellent | Fair | Good to excellent |
| Oil separation resistance** | Good to excellent | Good to excellent | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Principal uses1 | Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, construction, mining | Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, construction, mining | Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, electric motors | Multi-service construction and mining | Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial |
Note: 1Multi-service includes rolling contact bearings, plain bearings and others.
* Be sure to follow OEM grease grade and compatibility on all recommendations
** Functional effect ranges (i.e. good to excellent) may cover multiple greases as listed in the header bar. See individual product description for more detail.
Source: Adapted from NLGI Lubricating Grease Guide
Compatibility of greases
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- Compatible: Anhydrous Calcium, Lithium Complex
- Requires testing: Calcium Complex, Polyurea
- Incompatible: Hydrated Calcium, Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Clay, Lithium
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- Compatible: Anhydrous Calcium, Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Lithium Complex
- Requires testing: Clay, Lithium, Polyurea
- Incompatible: Aluminum Complex, Calcium Complex
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- Compatible: Aluminum Complex, Hydrated Calcium, Clay, Lithium, Lithium Complex
- Requires testing: Calcium Complex, Calcium Sulfonate Complex
- Incompatible: Polyurea
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- Compatible: Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Lithium Complex, Polyurea
- Requires testing: Aluminum Complex, Anhydrous Calcium, Clay
- Incompatible: Hydrated Calcium, Lithium
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- Compatible: Hydrated Calcium, Calcium Complex, Lithium, Lithium Complex, Polyurea
- Requires testing: Anhydrous Calcium
- Incompatible: Aluminum Complex, Clay
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- Compatible: Anhydrous Calcium
- Requires testing: Hydrated Calcium, Calcium Complex, Lithium, Polyurea
- Incompatible: Aluminum Complex, Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Lithium Complex
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- Compatible: Anhydrous Calcium, Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Lithium Complex
- Requires testing: Hydrated Calcium, Clay, Polyurea
- Incompatible: Aluminum Complex, Calcium Complex
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- Compatible: Aluminum Complex, Hydrated Calcium, Anhydrous Calcium, Calcium Complex, Calcium Sulfonate Complex, Lithium
- Incompatible: Clay, Polyurea
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- Compatible: Calcium Complex, Calcium Sulfonate Complex
- Requires testing: Aluminum Complex, Hydrated Calcium, Clay, Lithium
- Incompatible: Anhydrous Calcium, Lithium Complex
Grease application guide*
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- Cenex brands: Maxtron FS, Maxtron EP
- Appearance: Smooth & buttery
- Dropping point: 500+°F, 260+°C
- Max. usable temp: 350°F, 177°C
- Water resistance**: Good
- Work stability**: Good to excellent
- Oxidation stability**: Good to excellent
- Load carry capacity**: Good to excellent
- Rust protection**: Good to excellent
- Pumpability**: Good to excellent
- Oil separation resistance**: Good to excellent
- Principal uses1: Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, construction, mining
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- Cenex brands: Molyplex 500+, Blue Gard 500+, Red Protect XT
- Appearance: Smooth & buttery
- Dropping point: 500+°F, 260+°C
- Max. usable temp: 350°F, 177°C
- Water resistance**: Good to excellent
- Work stability**: Good to excellent
- Oxidation stability**: Good
- Load carry capacity**: Good
- Rust protection**: Good to excellent
- Pumpability**: Fair to good
- Oil separation resistance**: Good to excellent
- Principal uses1: Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, construction, mining
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- Cenex brands: Poly-Xtreme
- Appearance: Smooth & buttery
- Dropping point: 470°F, 243°C
- Max. usable temp: 350°F, 177°C
- Water resistance**: Excellent
- Work stability**: Good
- Oxidation stability**: Excellent
- Load carry capacity**: Good
- Rust protection**: Good
- Pumpability**: Excellent
- Oil separation resistance**: Good
- Principal uses1: Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial, electric motors
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- Cenex brands: HD Moly Xtreme
- Appearance: Smooth & buttery
- Dropping point: 500+°F, 260+°C
- Max. usable temp: 350°F, 177°C
- Water resistance**: Excellent
- Work stability**: Excellent
- Oxidation stability**: Good
- Load carry capacity**: Excellent
- Rust protection**: Excellent
- Pumpability**: Fair
- Oil separation resistance**: Excellent
- Principal uses1: Multi-service construction and mining
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- Cenex brands: ML 365, Corn Head, Cotton Picker
- Appearance: Smooth & buttery
- Dropping point: 350-400°F, 177-204°C
- Max. usable temp: 275°F, 135°C
- Water resistance**: Fair to good
- Work stability**: Fair to good
- Oxidation stability**: Good to excellent
- Load carry capacity**: Fair to good
- Rust protection**: Good
- Pumpability**: Good to excellent
- Oil separation resistance**: Good
- Principal uses1: Multi-service automotive, agriculture, industrial
Source: Adapted from NLGI Lubricating Grease Guide
Note: 1Multi-service includes rolling contact bearings, plain bearings and others.
* Be sure to follow OEM grease grade and compatibility on all recommendations
** Functional effect ranges (i.e. good to excellent) may cover multiple greases as listed in the header bar. See individual product description for more detail.
