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All Schaeffer's Greases are premium, heavy-duty, quality greases.                                    With 19 different greases in multiple NLGI numbers (thicknesses), that is a lot of different choices!  So, which one is right for you? Read on for some basics on the different Schaeffer greases to help you narrow down your search. Each Schaeffer grease has different attributes. Grease is not a one …

Greases are semi-fluid lubricants made with base oils such as mineral, synthetic, vegetable, or a blend of mineral and synthetic. Soap (thickener) is then added. Lithium is by far the most common thickener because it is inexpensive. Others thickeners are sodium, aluminum, and calcium. Finally, additives are blended in to provide extreme pressure properties, corrosion protection, anti-oxidation, etc. Greases are generally used where a fluid lubricant is not practical. Roller bearings, …

Waterproof Grease Usefulness Take a stroll through your equipment owner's manual or an online boating forum, and you'll undoubtedly see mentions of waterproof grease. But what exactly is this stuff?  And, more importantly, what's so great about it?-It's designed to last for the long haul Waterproof grease is very thick -- so thick that it's semisolid at room temperature! It has to have this consistency so that it doesn't dissolve when it comes into contact with water or other types o …

Tips On Finding The Perfect Specialized LubricantsNo matter how specialized they may claim to be, if you pick the wrong lubricants to use in your industrial equipment, you're going to wind up with a real problem! However, there is a ton of information about specialized lubricants floating around, and unfortunately, most of it practically requires a degree in Rocket Science to understand.So, is there an easier way to wind up with the perfect lubricants for your specific needs?Yes! Just …

Think of grease like it is a food item. You wouldn’t store food close to anything producing heat or hot steam, would you? If you have food leftovers, they most likely would be placed in a sealed container and stored back in a cool, dry place, right? Well, the same goes for greases.Grease needs to be stored in a cool, dry place because of its chemical makeup. Grease is made up of base oils (other ingredients too) blended with a thickener that is much like a sponge but not quite. When th …

Determining the quality of lubricants, such as Schaeffer grease, is imperative for anyone looking to purchase this type of product and put it to use. High-quality products not only allow the equipment to perform optimally under a variety of temperatures, but it also extends the entire lifespan of the equipment, therefore potentially saving the owner a lot of money in costly maintenance and repairs. The overall quality of a product such as Schaeffer's grease can be determined in variou …

Schaeffer grease is being used in industries around the world, from private settings to governmental initiatives. What started as a small business back in the 1800s has expanded to welcome clients worldwide.Putting Schaeffer Grease to UseSchaeffer has designed quality greases to fit numerous applications. Some of them include heavy equipment, industrial, agriculture, manufacturing, trucking, mining, drilling, food and feed manufacturing, marine, and so on. Schaeffer’s newest grease is the& …

The Best Place To Find All Schaeffer Oil Products Online is stores.buy1oils.com. Since the beginning of Schaeffer Manufacturing Company in 1839, it has continued to grow in leaps and bounds in the Oil, Grease, and other allied products industry. Since it was founded by Nicholas Schaeffer in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, it has not stopped setting the pace for all other oil and grease companies both in the U.S and beyond. The company, at its inception, started with produ …

Have you ever wondered what the colored cap meant on Schaeffer Grease tubes?*2015 New! Schaeffer introduced a new cap color scheme as follows: Black - NLGI 00, White - NLGI 0, Red - NLGI #1, Yellow - NLGI #2 - most common, Clear - NGLI #3 Schaeffer greases come in different thicknesses for various kinds of applications.  The caps are color coded as follows: #00 Black  #0 White  #1 Red  #2 Yellow  #3 Clear  Take a look at the photo which sho …