Gun grease gun dispenses a theoretical 3cc per stroke. Our tests confirm the actual volume dispensed is 2.7cc/stroke. The difference has to do with the time the valves take to close.

How much grease is in a grease gun pump?

Manual (Lever) – This is the most common type of grease gun and can supply around 1.28 grams of grease per pump, which is forced through an aperture from hand pumps.

How many ml is a tube of grease?

MG Chemicals – 8461-85ML Lithium Grease, 85 ml Tube, White.

What is the most powerful grease gun?

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Grease Gun The Dewalt DCGG571M1 grease gun is present in the 1st position in this article as it is the best performing option present here. With this grease gun, you get an excellent maximum pressure rating of 10000 PSI, which is much higher than other options in this article.

How many ounces is a tube of grease?

Yes, it uses the standard 14.5 oz grease tubes and also 16 oz. bulk.

How much grease do you put in a grease fitting?

Use Just Enough: Don’t overfill when you grease Zerk fittings. Usually, three or four pumps of grease are enough and over-greasing a joint pushes grease out the aforementioned seals, which attracts dust, sand, and dirt. Contaminated grease can damage moving parts, so avoid having excess squish out the seals.

How do you know when a grease fitting is full?

If this is the case, the best tactic is to “feel” the grease into the bearing cavity until slight resistance or back pressure is felt against the trigger, or lever, signaling the bearing cavity is now full.

Is grease measured in weight or volume?

To calculate grease quantity, you need the bearing’s physical dimensions (primarily the outside diameter and width). Once you have these two measurements (in inches), you multiply them together and then multiply by 0.114. The resulting answer is the grease quantity in ounces.

How much does a tube of grease weigh?

Valvoline General Purpose Grease Tube 14.1oz.

How much pressure can a grease gun produce?

Grease guns can produce up to 15,000 psi per stroke (shot); however, most bear- ing lip seals are unable to withstand more than 500 psi. Because of this, grease guns can generate significant pressure and, if improperly used, can ultimately blow out the seals designed to protect the bearings from external contaminants.

What type of grease gun should I buy?

Manual grease guns (lever and pistol-grip types) are the preferred choice for low-volume greasing. Battery-operated and pneumatic style grease guns can prevent operator fatigue and work well where large volumes of grease are required.

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. The LockNLube^® lever grease gun delivers up to 10,000 PSI and an ounce of grease in 28 strokes.

What is the diameter of a grease cartridge?

Diameter 56 mm, length 300 mm.