MOLYKOTE G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease

Main features

Fully Synthetic PAO-Based Grease with Lithium Thickener
Manual or Automated Dispensing
Sub-0.55 mm Four-Ball Wear

Product Description

MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease is a fully synthetic specialty grease formulated with a polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil, lithium thickener, and solid lubricants. It is intended for high-speed gears and other high-shear mechanisms, including planetary, worm, spur, and helical gears in compatible power tools and drills, as well as cables and some bearings. The NLGI Grade 2 grease uses a low-viscosity base oil and is compatible with many plastics and elastomers. Its documented wear, oil-bleed, and evaporation results support evaluation where friction control, shear exposure, and lubricant retention are important selection considerations.

Key features

Fully synthetic formulation: PAO base oil with lithium thickener and solid lubricants.
NLGI Grade 2 consistency: Worked penetration of 260–300 mm/10 at 25°C after 60 strokes.
Low-viscosity base oil: Typical base-oil viscosity of 30 cSt at 40°C.
Controlled wear performance: Typical four-ball wear scar below 0.55 mm under the documented ASTM D2266 conditions.
Material compatibility: Compatible with many plastics and elastomers.

Applications / Suitable for

High-speed planetary, worm, spur, and helical gears, especially in compatible power tools and drills.
High-shear cable and gear mechanisms.
Some bearing applications requiring evaluation with the intended materials and operating conditions.

TDS, SDS & Technical Documents

Technical Specifications

No specifications available.

Additional Information

Synthetic gear grease

MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease

A fully synthetic PAO-based, lithium-thickened grease with solid lubricants for high-speed gears and other high-shear mechanisms. The NLGI Grade 2 formulation is compatible with many plastics and elastomers and can be applied using conventional grease-handling equipment.

PAO base oil Lithium thickener NLGI Grade 2 30 cSt at 40°C Dark gray grease

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As supplied

As-supplied properties

Typical values are provided for product evaluation and are not specification limits.

Property	Value	Unit	Method / condition
Physical form	Grease	—	As supplied
Color	Dark gray / black	—	Product literature describes dark gray; current US SDS lists black
NLGI consistency	2	grade	Typical
Worked penetration	260–300	mm/10	ASTM D217, 25°C, 60 strokes
Base-oil viscosity	30	cSt	ASTM D445, 40°C
Relative density	1.08	—	US SDS, water = 1

Application

Application and processing

Apply MOLYKOTE® G-2008 using conventional grease application methods. Select the dispensing approach and lubricant quantity for the intended component, contact geometry, speed, load, materials, and operating conditions.

Application methods: Clean brush, grease gun, or manual or automated dispensing equipment.

Component preparation: Evaluate the intended component and materials under end-use conditions before specification.

Process control: Establish application quantity, distribution, and maintenance practice for the specific mechanism; the supplied literature does not define a universal fill quantity or relubrication interval.

Storage and handling

Store in the original unopened container at or below 40°C. Under these conditions, the documented usable life is 18 months from the date of production. Keep containers properly labelled, follow the applicable safety data sheet and container label, use adequate ventilation, and avoid storage with strong oxidizing agents.

In service

In-service performance data

These typical laboratory values apply to the stated methods and conditions. They are not universal equipment ratings or maintenance intervals.

Property	Result	Unit	Method / condition
Dropping point	>200	°C	ASTM D2265; dropping point is not a maximum operating temperature
Four-ball wear scar	<0.55	mm	ASTM D2266; 40 kg, 1,200 rpm, 1 hour, 75°C
Oil bleed	<5.0	wt%	CTM 0033A; 24 hours at 100°C
Oil evaporation	<1.0	wt%	CTM 0033A; 24 hours at 100°C

Use contexts

Applications

The documented applications focus on high-speed gears and other high-shear mechanisms. Confirm material compatibility, grease quantity, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements in the intended assembly.

High-speed tool gears

Suitable for evaluation in planetary, worm, spur, and helical gear sets, especially in compatible power tools and drills where speed and shear are important lubrication conditions.

High-shear cable mechanisms

Documented applications include cables exposed to high shear. Evaluate the cable materials, geometry, operating load, temperature, and dispensing method for the intended assembly.

Selected bearing applications

The product literature identifies some bearings as potential high-shear applications. Bearing type, speed, load, materials, temperature, and lubrication practice require application-specific evaluation.

Next steps

Evaluate MOLYKOTE® G-2008 for your gear or cable mechanism

Contact Krayden to discuss gear type, speed, load, component materials, grease application method, operating environment, packaging availability, and end-use testing for MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease.

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