Kreatos LGE 000
The fluid grade of the Kreatos mineral lithium line, one step softer than LGE 00. Same proven chemistry, graded for 3D printer and robotics motion, but fluid enough to reach into tight gear meshes and densely packed assemblies a stiffer grease cannot. The accessible choice when you need a grease that flows where it is needed and stays put once it is there.
What it is
LGE 000 sits one grade softer than LGE 00. Where LGE 00 is semi-fluid, LGE 000 is fluid enough to migrate into very tight contact zones, very small gear meshes, and densely packed motion assemblies. The chemistry is the same mineral lithium EP base, graded and packaged for makers rather than industry. The application is what differs: reach for this grade when the contact is enclosed and tight, and reach for LGE 00 when it is more open.
Best for
- Compact 3D printer linear rails with tight clearances
- Small ball screw assemblies
- Micro gear systems
- Densely packed precision mechanisms
- Applications where LGE 00 cannot reach
What it does well
- Reaches contact zones thicker greases cannot
- EP protection for sliding loads
- Stays in place better than oil
- Quiet, low-drag motion
- Anti-corrosion protection
Notes: Use sparingly. Migration is faster than with NLGI 00 grades. Avoid open mechanisms in dusty environments.