Lubricating Greases

These are primarily lubricating oils thickened with some thickener like metallic soaps/ non metallic other materials like clay. Thickening is to ensure that the lubricant remains where it is applied without leaking/ dripping. The Lubricating Oil used does the basic lubrication. The thickener used also imparts some specific lubrication properties. Additives are also used as in case of lubricating oils to impart / promote specific properties. Use of grease is limited as compared to use of lubricating oil but there are several situations warranting use of grease only.