Manual grease guns (lever and pistol-grip types) are the preferred choice for low-volume greasing. They are also suitable in ultrasonic greasing programs which convert vibrations into audible frequencies to alert the technician when the right amount of lubrication has been achieved.
Is there a grease gun that doesn’t leak?
The LockNLube® grease guns are the world’s first leak-free grease guns. The LockNLube grease coupler will not leak when locked onto a grease fitting. When not in use, the Loop & Lock storage design keeps the coupler secured and clean.
What is the easiest grease gun to use?
Ease of Use
Hand-lever grease guns are simple to use and control, making them a good option for those who have never used a grease gun. Pneumatic grease guns must be attached to an air compressor. Battery-powered grease guns aren’t tethered, and they operate with the same easy trigger control.
Are grease guns worth it?
An electric grease gun is a useful tool for those who operate heavy equipment and machinery. The gun injects heavy lubricating grease into machine parts and can be used with ease on both light and heavy equipment. Electric grease guns are generally more affordable than pneumatic guns, but do not create as much noise.
Are all grease guns the same size?
The most common standard grease zerk size is 1/4″‑28 SAE‑LT and is often used in automotive applications. They can also be found in agricultural environments as well as other various standard duty applications. For heavy-duty applications, larger 1/8″‑27 PTF grease zerk fitting sizes can be found.
Does anyone make a grease gun that works?
Best Electric Grease Gun—Lumax Cordless Grease Gun
Another great tool by Lumax is the LX-1175 Handyluber; a lightweight, electric grease gun operated by a 12V battery that can deliver up to five cartridges of grease on one charge.
How do you store a grease gun so it doesn’t leak?
New grease cartridges or tubes should be stored upright (vertically) with the plastic cap up at all times. This will help to prevent oil from leaking out of the tube. If the cartridge is left in a grease gun, the gun should be depressurized and stored in a horizontal position inside a clean, cool and dry area.
How do you store a leaky grease gun?
The best practice to maintain a clean grease gun is to hang it horizontally inside a clean, fireproof cabinet with the plunger disengaged from the tube. Grease guns should be stored horizontally to avoid two potential problems.
What grease is best for ball joints?
Here’s a quick list of a few of the best grease for ball joints:
Valvoline Moly-Fortified Gray Full Synthetic Grease.Lucas Oil Heavy Duty Grease or Lucas X-Tra Heavy Duty grease.Mystik Multi-Purpose Grease.Triax Atlas 600 Full Synthetic Grease.Mobile 102481 1 Synthetic Grease.
What are the different types of grease guns?
Types of Grease Guns
Lever Gun. Our standard lever gun is not only economical, but also provides the most volume per stroke as compared to other manual guns. Pistol‑Grip Gun. Pistol‑grip guns are good for use in close‑clearance areas. Cordless Gun. Pneumatic Gun. Application. Pressure. Accessibility. Reloading.
How much pressure does a grease gun need?
A high-pressure manual grease gun is designed to deliver from 2,000 to 15,000 psi. Applying too much pressure while greasing will damage the bearing seals, which rarely handle more than 500 psi.
What is a cordless grease gun used for?
The purpose of the grease gun is to apply lubricant through an aperture to a specific point, usually from a grease cartridge to a grease fitting or ‘nipple’.
Does Makita make a grease gun?
Makita’s 18V LXT lineup is expanding with the addition of their first cordless grease gun. The Makita cordless grease gun is a big upgrade over the more traditional hand pumps.
What is a pistol grip grease gun?
The grease gun has a nozzle that couples securely with the Zerk fitting and forces in grease under pressure. The pressure is usually applied manually with a pistol grip or lever. Some more sophisticated grease guns are powered pneumatically, via an air compressor or electrically with a rechargeable battery.
Are grease gun tips Universal?
The HOLT INDUSTRIES™ locking grease coupler features a universal fit to work with all types of grease guns.
Are there different types of grease fittings?
There are three major thread types for grease fittings: metric, taper or parallel, and unified. M5, M6, M7, M8, and M10 are common metric threads. British standard pipe (BSP), pipe thread fine (PTF), and national pipe thread fine (NPTF) fittings use tapered or parallel threads.
What is standard grease gun cartridge size?
Large 2.03 diameter x 9.25 L industrial sized empty grease cartridge for use in standard grease guns and machinery having incidental food contact. Foil outer wrap, poly lined.
