Official DuPont/MOLYKOTE application
control cables
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Products
MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease
MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for control cables, gears, gearboxes and pumps, plain bearings, bushings and sleeves. Key identifying data includes the technology Polyalphaolefin (PAO); a listed temperature range from -40°C to 130°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Primary function
What is this product used for?
MOLYKOTE® G-2008 Synthetic Tool Gear Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for control cables, gears, gearboxes and pumps, plain bearings, bushings and sleeves. Key identifying data includes the technology Polyalphaolefin (PAO); a listed temperature range from -40°C to 130°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
gears, gearboxes and pumps
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Plain bearings, bushings and sleeves
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rolling bearings
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Evaluation basis
Why evaluate this product?
Technology: Polyalphaolefin (PAO).
Solid lubricant: MoS2.
Lower temperature limit (°C): -40.
Before selection
Selection and operating conditions
Motion, load and speed
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Operating temperature
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TDS, SDS and practical testing
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Verified source data
Key technical data
Technical characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base oil viscosity at 40°C | 30 |
| Color | Dark Gray |
| NLGI grade | 2 |
| Thickener | Lithium |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | WARNING! |
| Physical state | Grease |
| Odour | slight |
| Relative density | 1.08 |
This information is summarized from manufacturer technical and safety documentation for initial evaluation and does not replace confirmation under actual application conditions.
Product group and brand
Technical Greases
Technical Greases organizes verified products and supporting technical records for selection in the relevant manufacturing context.
MOLYKOTE is a DuPont brand of technical lubrication materials.
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