Grease manufacturing system

Production System

Grease Manufacturing System

High-shear mixing and temperature-controlled processing for consistent industrial grease production.

Output Range

500–5,000 kg/batch

Industries

Oil & Gas, Chemical

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System Overview

Purpose-Built for Grease Production

The Grease Manufacturing System handles the demanding requirements of industrial grease production — combining high-shear mixing, precise temperature control, and consistent processing to produce NLGI-grade lubricating greases.

From base oil and thickener saponification through milling, deaeration, and cooling, the system maintains tight process control to deliver uniform texture, penetration, and drop point characteristics batch after batch.

Ideal for lithium, calcium, polyurea, and aluminum complex grease formulations used in automotive, mining, steel, and heavy machinery applications.

Who This Is For

  • Grease manufacturers scaling batch production
  • Lube blenders adding grease to their product line
  • Industrial compounders requiring high-viscosity mixing
  • Facilities replacing open-kettle processes with closed systems

Process Pipeline

How the System Works

Step 01

Raw Materials

Base oils, thickeners, and additives stored and metered.

Step 02

Saponification

Heated reaction of thickener and base oil.

Step 03

High-Shear Mixing

Homogeneous dispersion under controlled shear.

Step 04

Cooling & Milling

Controlled cooling and milling for texture.

Step 05

Packaging

Filling into drums, cartridges, or pails.

Components

System Components

01

Reaction Kettle

Stainless steel jacketed kettle with anchor agitation for saponification and heating. Temperature range up to 250°C with oil or steam heating.

500L – 10,000L

02

High-Shear Mixer

In-line or batch high-shear mixer for homogenization and particle size reduction. Variable speed with stator-rotor configuration.

Up to 15,000 RPM

03

Cooling System

Plate heat exchanger or cooling jacket for controlled temperature drop. Maintains structure integrity during crystallization.

±2°C control

04

Filling & Packaging

Drum, pail, and cartridge filling with volumetric or net-weight dosing. Deaeration and nitrogen blanketing options.

±0.5% accuracy

Outcomes

Operational Benefits

Batch Consistency

Controlled temperature and shear deliver uniform NLGI grade every batch.

Faster Cycle Times

Integrated heating and cooling circuits reduce batch-to-batch waiting.

Reduced Waste

Closed-system processing minimizes oxidation and contamination losses.

Operator Safety

Closed kettles and automated controls reduce exposure to hot materials.

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