Grease Cartridges, Box of 12, £3.21 per cartridge, EP2 General Purpose Lithium-based Brown Grease lubricant in 400g/14oz Cartridge for Grease Gun, by Agri-Linc

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Hand pump grease guns - This type features a pressurised pump handle or piston as part of the tool, which is primed before use to create a build-up of pressure, and subsequently released via a trigger mechanism to force the lubricant through the fitting Alternatively, you may wish to bulk load your grease gun directly from a larger store of grease. In this case, one option is to do the following. In the diagram below, we’ve labelled the most important parts of a grease gun for your reference. We’ve also explained what the different parts do, so you can understand how a grease gun works.

For example, they’re commonly seen on suspension rigs where it’s otherwise impossible to manually apply lubricants to the internal systems. Lever grease guns - Also called manual grease guns, this type is operated via a simple pressure trigger mechanism, enabling the user to control force and flow rate through their own physical squeezing force Instead of a lever or pressure grip, pneumatic grease guns use a trigger to work. This means they’re easier to use over an extended period of time, or if you have decreased grip strength.Also known as grease zerks or fittings, grease nipples are a type of fitting attached to bearings or other mechanisms that need internal lubrication. Output - The amount of grease delivered with each pump varies in different guns. Understanding the amount needed for each machine can help to ensure that you don't over or under grease machinery and cause damage to seals and motors.

Nearly all lubricant applications via a grease gun involve a small device called a grease nipple or grease fitting, located on the body of the vehicle or equipment being lubricated. A grease nipple is a small metal fixture that functions as a valve cap, sitting over a grease hole on the exterior of a rotary bearing or similar moving part. Alongside making it easier to lubricate machine elements, grease nipples and guns are a cleaner and more efficient lubricant delivery method. Whilst not highlighted, many grease guns come with an air release valve to help air escape before use. This is because a grease gun is a sealed system, which should keep contaminants and dirt away from the lubricant.Clean your grease gun coupler and grease nipple thoroughly before use to prevent any contamination. Don’t mix old and new greases - use only the correct type of lubricant for the job and parts you’re working with Pneumatic grease guns - Air-powered models that attach to a compressor via a length of hose, offering greater power for industrial or larger commercial applications

Battery-powered grease guns - The core mechanism of battery-powered grease guns is similar to the above models, except that the on-board batteries provide the power to create the required pressure build-up (rather than the user having to do so manually or via external means) In aiming to better understand how a grease gun works, people may wonder why it’s called a grease gun in the first place. The simple answer is that the tool’s shape and basic mechanisms give rise to the name.Delivery mechanism - These come in a range of choices, from a fixed tube or flexible hose to couplers and adapters. All have benefits depending on the machine location, operation type and user preference. As you’ve seen in the diagram above, some grease guns use a side lever, which is raised and compressed to put pressure on the grease. Once you’ve loaded your grease gun, loosen the barrel from the head slightly to allow excess air to escape. Pump until grease comes out, and then re-tighten. However, the downside is that these require two hands to operate, which limits where and when you can use them. Battery-powered grease guns

They’re usually used when manual application of the lubricant would be difficult to do without completely disassembling the mechanisms involved - which can be highly impractical. Ensure your grease gun coupler is securely attached to the grease nipple before pumping the handle. This ensures you’re not wasting any lubricant and it’s actually being applied. Available in a variety of operational types, users can choose from hand-powered, battery, or pneumatic grease guns. Hand-powered and battery grease guns allow for cable-free working, while pneumatic guns feature hose attachments, but are more powerful.Alternatively, angled grease nipples can make tighter or awkward gaps more accessible, which combined with a flexible extension hose means you should be able to attach the coupler of your grease gun firmly.