Plastic gear grease is a soft, smooth lubricant made for delicate plastic and rubber mechanisms, where standard industrial greases are often too aggressive or chemically incompatible. It stays stable from -40°C to 150°C and protects small gears, joints and precision parts from wear, drying out and friction noise.
- Formulation
- Synthetic PAO (polyalphaolefin) base oil.
- Thickened with lithium soap.
- Soft, smooth consistency with a white to off-white appearance.
- Features
- Works across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 150°C.
- Compatible with most engineering plastics, including POM, ABS, Nylon and Polycarbonate.
- Good water resistance and oxidation stability.
- Low-friction film suited to low-torque, precision mechanisms.
- Uses
- Plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal contact points.
- Small precision plastic gears, gear boxes and small pumps.
- Office equipment such as printers, copiers and scanners.
- Toy gears and low-friction toy mechanisms.
- Rubber and elastomer seal lubrication.
- Clock and watch movements, camera and optical mechanisms.
- Audio equipment moving parts, electrical switches and precision instruments.
- Plastic components in household appliances.
Advantages: purpose-made for plastic and rubber rather than adapted from a metal grease, wide operating temperature range, reduced gear noise and wear, and smooth consistency for delicate parts.
FAQs on Plastic Gear Grease
Why can't normal grease be used on plastic gears?
Many standard greases use mineral oils and additives that can swell, soften or crack plastics. Plastic gear grease uses a synthetic PAO base that is compatible with common engineering plastics and rubber.
Which plastics is plastic gear grease compatible with?
It suits most engineering plastics, including POM (acetal), ABS, Nylon and Polycarbonate. Because plastic and rubber compounds vary, a spot test on the actual part is recommended before full-scale use.
What temperature range can plastic gear grease handle?
It performs from -40°C to 150°C. This covers cold-start conditions as well as the heat built up inside motors, appliances and office equipment.
Can it be used on plastic-to-metal contacts?
Yes. It lubricates plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal contact points, such as plastic gears running on metal shafts in gear boxes and small pumps.
Does plastic gear grease reduce gear noise?
Yes. Its soft, smooth film reduces friction between gear teeth, which lowers squeaking and running noise in printers, toys, appliances and other small mechanisms.