grease number

I see there is a #1 and #2 grease available for grease guns. Which one is typically used for machinery? thanks.

Chassis grease (usually Lithium based) is typically used on machinery Heavire Fiber based grease id used on open gears and where non running stickieness is needed. Synthetic grease like Mobil 1 (in cartriges) is great, and will serve well. Ford specification graphite grease is also good (various brands) Molybdnum Based chassis grease is also recommended for machines, and is more stable at high temps (as is the Mobile. JimN

To the contrary, many of the open-gear greases are thinner by NLGI grade #, not thicker. Common chasis grease in a tube is often NLGI #2.

Most open-case gear greases at NLGI #00 - much thinner - but also stickier. Some common open-gear greases - also used in crawler track rollers:

AMSOIL Spy Grease Synthetic Lithium Complex 00 EP Grease Synthetic Lithium Complex 00 EP Spy Grease (GSF) NLGI #00

Castrol SHL 00 is a synthetic, semi–fluid NLGI 00 grease that combines the stay–put power of
a grease with the consistency of a gear lubricant. As a result, Castrol SHL 00 virtually eliminates fluid leakage from wheel seals, hubs and axles, which can be a serious environmental and safety hazard for over–the–road fleets and can increase maintenance costs

Mobilith SHC 007 is an NLGI 00 Grade / ISO VG 460 grease with a synthetic base fluid; it
has a recommended operating temperature range of -50º C to 150 º C with appropriate
relubrication intervals. Its primary uses are in grease filled industrial gear cases subject to high temperatures, where conventional semi fluid greases will not provide acceptable lubricant life
and in non-driven heavy-duty truck trailer wheel hubs. vics - 460 at 40C

Chevron Texaco Dura-Lith NLGI 000 is a semifluid grease formulated to meet the lubrication
requirements of underground mining machinery having enclosed gear cases where housings and
seals have lost their ability to retain conventional gear oils.

John Deere Cornhead greasse - Primarily for use as cornhead grease but can also be used for many
other applications requiring NLGI #00 grease. AH80490/AN102562

Finalube Cornhead grease # 39590 - NLGI #00 green color, Polyurea thickened, dropping point 460F,
base-oil viscosity at 40 degrees C - 150 Temp-range 20F - 275F

After over 25 years in heavy tranportation and the logging industry I buy and use only one, Power Punch for everthing.

Thanks, JimN