Lucas Oil 10574 Red and Tacky Grease, 454 g

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In other words, RRG can be used for lubrication where there is rubber and there is no gasoline: o-rings, non-petroleum oil and dust seals, dust boots, bushings.

Because of a unique combination of two of its qualities: natural rubber compatibility and brake fluid compatibility the main use of Red Rubber Grease is in hydraulic brake/clutch applications. What is the main purpose of RRG? The red colour is created by adding a dye to the grease to make it easily identifiable. The clearly visible red colour helps prevent a mix up with other petroleum based greases and lubricants. This is important because red rubber grease is designed for use on sensitive parts (rubber bushes, seals and o-rings) that may be damaged if the wrong grease is applied. The color of grease can change during prolonged use. Grease may lose its color or grow darker. Shifts in colors generally occur due to chemical processes or exposure to the elements. Some common factors impacting grease coloration include: The table below shows how a particular grease color may refer to several different types of grease, especially among lithium-complex greases.No such thing as "best" grease- just volumes of individual opinions. Any grease that meets the requirements of your specific application is "best" Modern equipment maintenance relies on the lubrication and protection grease offers. Different types of grease work best for other purposes — for that reason, it is necessary to understand the grease color-coding system and what each color means. Since it is resistant to water, it will protect natural and synthetic rubber components from water ingress. Reducing friction and tear: Grease allows you to extend equipment life spans by lowering friction and cutting down on wear and tear. Ungreased parts rubbing against each other can lead to mechanical failure.

Silicone grease is soluble in hydrocarbon compounds like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. However, red rubber grease is highly resistant to hydrocarbons. This implies that you should not apply silicone grease to any component that may get exposed to hydrocarbons. Why is Some Grease Red? While color does not impact lubricating abilities, manufacturers may use color-coding to denote lubrication. Grease is designed to hold lubricants in place, and the lubricants contained in the mixture will determine how it functions. Look for the type of oil a grease contains —mineral oil or synthetic fluid — to learn about its lubricating capabilities. Does Grease Color Impact Performance? Protect against contaminants: Grease also guards a surface against contaminants like water, dust, and small particles. The protection can keep parts functional longer.

What Is Red Rubber Grease Used For?

It's important to note that while users still judge lubricating greases by their appearance (as well as feel and odor), the appearance has no real impact on the greases' service or quality. Mechanical stability, load-carrying capacity, oxygen stability, water resistance, and temperature life, on the other hand, are important. Yes, red rubber grease is waterproof. That’s why it is able to protect rubber components from water ingress. However, water resistance is in levels. Some brands of red rubber grease provide higher levels of water resistance than others. So, it is a good practice to find out the level of water resistance a particular brand of grease provides before paying for it. One brand of red rubber grease that offers a high level of water resistance is Castrol red rubber grease. 5 Major Benefits of Red Rubber Grease: To help in all of the above situations red grease was designed, Castrol RRG being one of the best known brands. Being a vegetable oil based lubricant this grease does not harm rubber and can be used for its protection, lubrication and preservation. It can also be a great help during assembly of units containing parts made of natural or synthetic rubber and even plastic (installing bushings, for example). milky may indicate water contamination. Additionally, if different greases are mixed in service, the resulting color may be a mix of the two. The products I use most frequently are the Oil Stabilizer, diesel fuel treatment and the grease. I use the Oil Stabilizer in the gear boxes of my semi as well as the EQUALIZER; in fact, I wouldn't start either one of them without it.