Jet-Lube White Lithium Grease with PTFE: How an NLGI 2 Multi-Purpose Grease Prevents Rust and Wear

JetLube White Lithium Grease with PTFE is the NLGI 2 lithium grease with PTFE your maintenance team reaches for when one lubricant has to cover plant machinery, marine hardware, automotive components, and residential equipment without a product swap. This episode breaks down exactly how the additive chemistry prevents rust and wear — and why procurement managers should keep it stocked across industrial, marine, and food-service accounts. Full product detail at https://www.pe-energy.com/product/50316-white-lithium/ The multi-purpose grease for industrial and marine use is built on a lithium 12-hydroxy thickener with a petroleum oil base, giving it a consistent white appearance and a density of 7.80 lbs/gal. Base oil viscosity runs 100–160 cSt at 40°C (ASTM D-445) — the medium-viscosity sweet spot for moderate-to-high-speed rotating equipment and sliding mechanisms. NLGI 2 penetration of 265–295 (ASTM D-217 at 77°F) confirms standard worked consistency for grease-gun, cartridge, and aerosol application to any standard fitting or open surface. The PTFE grease anti-wear additive package is where this product separates from a basic lithium grease. Organic extreme-pressure (E/P) additives deliver a 4-Ball Weld Point of 200 kgf (ASTM D-2596) and a Load Wear Index of 25 — a meaningful 4-ball weld point grease comparison advantage over unfortified products. Anti-wear chemistry holds the 4-Ball Wear Scar Diameter to 0.7 mm (ASTM D-2266), while PTFE fills micro-gaps in boundary-contact zones to eliminate squeaks and squeals in door channels, antenna mechanisms, and latches. R&O additives deliver a Copper Strip Corrosion rating of 1A (ASTM D-4048) — the lowest level on that scale — and oxidation resistance of less than 5 PSI drop over 100 hours (ASTM D-942). White lithium grease service temperature range runs from 0°F (−18°C) to 370°F (190°C), covering cold-start conditions through sustained heat near fan motors and industrial heat sources. The dropping point is 390°F (199°C) per ASTM D-566 — do not run continuous duty above the 370°F service ceiling. Flash point exceeds 430°F (221°C) per ASTM D-92, and calculated autoignition exceeds 500°F (260°C), confirming safe use around typical industrial heat sources. NSF H-2 grease food service credentials are locked in under NSF Registration #137549, meeting NSF (H-2) and 1998 USDA (H-2) guidelines for federally inspected meat and poultry plants in noncontact areas, with Agriculture Canada authorization also confirmed. Verify H-2 noncontact designation is acceptable before deploying in food processing — this product is not rated H-1 for incidental food contact. Applications span industrial machinery, gears, and slides; marine cables, couplings, winches, and hitches; automotive hinges, electric antennas, springs, and coils; and residential locks and door channels. Browse the full JetLube brand catalog for complementary products: https://www.pe-energy.com/brand/jet-lube/ Wholesale orders scale from a single aerosol spare to a full facility rollout — contact [email protected] for package types and part numbers. Spec the White Lithium with PTFE on your next RFP and cut product SKU count while improving protection across every application in your plant, fleet, and food-service noncontact zones. Resources https://www.pe-energy.com/product/50316-white-lithium/ https://www.pe-energy.com/brand/jet-lube/ https://gravatar.com/peenergymx https://gravatar.com/taylorindustrialequipment