MOLYKOTE G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease
MOLYKOTE G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease is a high-performance synthetic grease formulated for diverse applications requiring reliable lubrication across a wide temperature range. Its aluminum complex thickener and white solid lubricant formulation provide excellent performance in bearings, gears, chains, and sliding mechanisms, particularly within food processing environments. The grease is easily applied using standard methods such as brushes, grease guns, or automated dispensing equipment, and can also be sprayed for thin, even coatings.
This grease exhibits a wide operating temperature range of -40 C to 150 C, with a base oil viscosity of 100 cSt at 40 C. Specifically for G-4501 FM, low-temperature torque is measured at 0.7 Nm at -40 C, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding cold conditions. The grease provides long-lasting protection and dependable operation for a variety of machine components.
Product Key Properties: Aluminum-complex-thickened, uses white solids and PTFE as solid lubricants. Also, H1-certified through NSF for incidental food contact. Low-consistency formulation of MOLYKOTE G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease allows use in automatic dispensing systems.
Product Performance Benefits: Wide service-temperature range, Compatible with many plastics and elastomers, Meet FDA Regulation 21 CFR 178.3570 and USDA H1 classifications for incidental food contact, Fully synthetic base oil, White color, Available in NLGI consistency classes 1 and 2, Formulated to provide higher load carrying capacity, greater wear resistance and longer service life compared to conventional petroleum-based Lubricants, Provide good compatibility with most industrial and engineering substrates, including many plastic and rubber materials, Excellent low temperature torque.
Key Features:
- Wide operating temperature range (-40 C to 150 C)
- Broad material compatibility
- Aluminum complex thickener
- White solid lubricant additives
- Low-temperature torque (0.7 Nm at -40 C for G-4501 FM)
- Ease of application via various methods (brush, grease gun, automated dispensing, spray)
Typical Applications:
- Lubrication of bearings
- Lubrication of gears
- Lubrication of chains
- Lubrication of sliding mechanisms
- Food processing machinery lubrication