ELGIN, Ill. – SKF now offers automotive and light-duty truck grease for automotive and light to medium-duty truck disc and drum brake wheel bearings, chassis suspension and universal joint applications.

Certified by ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) and NLGI (National Lubrication Grease Institute) in both the chassis grease category (NLGI LB) and wheel bearing grease category (NLGI GC), SKF grease is specifically formulated with high-performance characteristics that ensure high film strength, extreme pressure (EP), anti-wear properties and water-resistant properties, according to the company.

Additionally, SKF grease contains antioxidants and corrosion inhibitors that provide extra stability under storage and extreme service conditions. The typical operating temperature range is -40°F and +325°F (-40°C and +164°C).

“SKF grease adheres to the industry’s strictest standards and testing parameters, meeting the top-rated performance levels set by NLGI,” said Jesus Rico, product development manager, SKF VSM. “With its superior protection in challenging environments, SKF grease is an ideal choice for applicable disc and drum applications.”

SKF Grease is available in the following part numbers: GRE14 (14 oz., Cartridge 10) and GRE16 (16 oz., Tub 6). It also can be used for general use in agricultural equipment.  For more information about SKF and its premium quality products and services, contact your local SKF representative, or visit www.vsm.skf.com.