MOLYKOTE® G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease is a specialty lubricant that combines the benefits of wide operating temperature and broad compatibility with varied materials.
Ready-to-Use Product Type: Grease
Application Area: Cams, Bearings, Machine Parts, Guides
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Plastics
Features: Anti-Wear Properties, Wide Temperature Operating Range, Service Life Extension
Chemical Family: Polyalphaolefins (PAO), Polyolefins, Fluoropolymers, Aluminum Compounds, Aluminum Complexes
Thickener Type: Aluminum Complex
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Identification & Functionality
Base Oil Type
Ready-to-Use Product Type
Thickener Type
Thickening System
Base Oil
Technologies
Product Families
Composition
- PAO base oil.
- Aluminum complex thickener.
- Fortified with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
MOLYKOTE® G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease Features & Benefits
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights
- Wide service temperature range.
- Compatible with many plastics and elastomers.
- Meets FDA Regulation 21CFR178.3570 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.
- Provides good compatibility with most industrial and engineering substrates including many plastic and rubber materials.
- Excellent low temperature torque.
- Low consistency formulation of G-4501 allows use in automatic dispensing system
Applications & Uses
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Recommendations
General purpose light consistency white synthetic grease can be used in rolling element and plain bearings, pivot pins, cams, guides, ways, drive screws, gears, splines and other machine elements.
How to Use
Apply using conventional grease application methods, i.e., clean brush, grease gun and manual or automated dispensing equipment.
Properties
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| NLGI Consistency | 1 | - | - |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.83 | g/ml | ISO 2811 |
| Penetration (25°C, 77°F) | 310^-340 | mm/10 | ASTM D217 |
| Base Oil Viscosity (40°C, 104°F) | 100 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Base Oil Viscosity (100°C, 212°F) | 14.4 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
Temperature Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Temperature Range (Approximate) | -40 to 150 | °C | - |
| Oil Bleed (24 h, 100°C, 212°F) | 4.7 | wt % | FD 791-32/2 |
| Oil Evaporation (24 h, 100°C, 212°F) | 0.5 | wt % | FD 791-32/2 |
| Low-Temperature Torque (-40°C, -40°F) | 0.7 | Nm | ASTM D4693 |
| Dropping Point | min. 260 | °C | ASTM D2265 |
Load Carrying Capacity
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Four Ball Wear (40 kg, 1.200 rpm) | 0.5 | mm | ASTM D2266 |
| Four Ball EP, weld load, minimum | min. 3.100 | N | ASTM D2596 |
| Timken Test, Ok Load | min. 18 | kg | ASTM D2509 |
| DN (Bearing ID (mm)x(rpm), estimated) | 325 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
Use Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Packaging & Availability
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Packaging Type
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Packaging Information
These products are available in different standard container sizes.
Storage & Handling
Storage and Handling
When stored at or below 40°C (104°F) in the original unopened containers, these products have a usable life of 60 months from the date of production.
MOLYKOTE® G-4501 FM Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease
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