MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 is a solid lubricating grease designed for medium-load metal to metal contacts that require clean, reliable and long-lasting lubrication. It gives users a smooth, consistent operating feel with low starting torque and quiet running, even after long downtimes. The white appearance helps visual cleanliness control in food and precision environments, while the grease structure resists oil separation and dripping during continuous operation.

• Load capacity – MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 carries mechanical stress effectively, so it can support medium to heavily loaded components without structural breakdown. The mineral oil and lithium soap system builds a stable lubricating film that distributes contact pressure over the surface. In standard load tests it maintains grease body and film thickness, which helps prevent scoring and micro welding of metal parts.

  
  

• Oxidation stability – The formulation is resistant to oxidative degradation, allowing long service life even at elevated temperatures. Laboratory ageing tests at temperatures close to the upper service limit show only slow changes in consistency and colour. This means the grease can stay in service for extended intervals without hardening, sludge formation or rapid performance loss, reducing the frequency of regreasing.

  
  

• Wear reduction – Solid lubricants blended into the base grease reduce friction and protect against wear under both boundary and mixed lubrication conditions. Under repeated start stop cycles and vibration, these solids support load at the contact points where the oil film alone is insufficient. Test data shows significantly lower wear scar diameters compared with conventional lithium greases of similar consistency.

  
  

• Adhesion strength – Dedicated adhesion improvers ensure that MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 adheres firmly to metal surfaces. Even on vertically mounted bearings and open gear segments, the grease resists being flung off by centrifugal forces or shaken off by vibration. This strong adherence maintains continuous coverage in aggressive environments and helps seal out contaminants such as dust or splashed water.

  
  

• Corrosion protection – The grease provides reliable protection against rust and corrosion, supported by standardised corrosion testing such as SKF Emcor with results in the zero to one rating band. Additives neutralise corrosive residues and create a protective layer on steel surfaces. This limits pitting and rust staining during storage, intermittent operation or when equipment is exposed to humid or condensating atmospheres.

• Food processing – Used on bearings, drive chains and conveyor components in food processing machinery where clean white grease is preferred. MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 supports reliable operation of slicers, packaging lines and handling systems that face frequent washdowns and moisture. Its resistance to dripping and spray off helps keep lubricant where it is needed instead of contaminating adjacent equipment areas.

  
  

• Pharmaceutical – Applied to mechanical components in tablet presses, capsule filling machines and sterile packaging equipment. The grease delivers smooth running at medium loads and frequent cycles, which is important for dose accuracy and machine repeatability. The white colour allows easy visual inspection during maintenance, supporting cleanliness and quality protocols in regulated facilities.

  
  

• Textile – Suitable for high speed bearings, drafting systems and guide elements in spinning and weaving machines. The combination of strong adhesion and wear protection limits grease throw off at high rotational speeds and reduces noise from moving elements. Stable lubrication under continuous duty helps maintain fabric quality and extends maintenance intervals in textile mills.

  
  

• Paper manufacturing – Used on bearings and linkages in paper converting and printing machines that experience both steady loads and frequent start stop cycles. MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 maintains film strength under vibration and oscillating motion, which helps preserve register accuracy and sheet handling consistency. Its oxidation resistance supports long life in machines that operate around the clock.

  
  

• Home appliances – Applied in household equipment such as mixers, food processors, washing machines and small pumps where metal gears and bearings must run quietly and reliably. The grease dampens vibration, reduces wear on gear teeth and maintains lubrication over many operating cycles. Its resistance to moisture and cleaning agents helps protect internal parts in humid domestic environments.

  
  

• Precision instruments – Suitable for bearings and sliding elements in measurement instruments, laboratory devices and small electric drives that demand consistent torque. MOLYKOTE® Longterm W2 offers low friction start up and stable running characteristics over a wide temperature span from minus thirty to plus one hundred ten degrees Celsius. This stability supports accurate positioning and repeatable readings in sensitive equipment.