Bentonite clay has revolutionized the grease industry with its exceptional thickening, thixotropic, and stabilizing properties. As a leading manufacturer with over two decades of experience, CAMP-SHINNING provides high-quality organoclay rheology modifiers that enhance grease performance across various industrial applications.
What is Grease Bentonite?
Grease bentonite is a purified and modified organoclay rheology modifier specifically designed for greases based on synthetic oils, vegetable oils, and polyester oils. It exhibits high gel efficiency, excellent thixotropy, and superior anti-sedimentation properties, making it an ideal thickening agent for various grease formulations.
Key Applications in Grease Industry
Mineral Oil-Based Greases
Organoclay provides excellent thickening properties in traditional mineral oil-based grease formulations, ensuring consistent viscosity and performance under various operating conditions.
Synthetic Oil-Based Greases
Specially formulated for middle-high viscosity petroleum, mineral oil, diester oil, and polyester oil systems, providing superior performance in demanding applications.
High-Temperature Greases
Organoclay-based greases exhibit high dropping points, making them ideal for high-temperature applications where conventional greases would fail.
Vegetable Oil-Based Greases
Environmentally friendly grease formulations benefit from organoclay's natural origin and excellent compatibility with vegetable oil systems.
Key Benefits and Advantages
Performance Benefits
- ✓ High efficiency thickening
- ✓ Light color and high clarity gel
- ✓ Excellent thixotropic properties
- ✓ Superior anti-sedimentation
Processing Advantages
- ✓ Easy to use, no need to pregel
- ✓ Eliminate polar activator requirements
- ✓ Consistent rheology development
- ✓ Can be used for post-correction
Application Process
Step-by-Step Addition Procedure
- 1 Heat the base oil to 60-70°C if conditions permit
- 2 Add organoclay while stirring (7-10% of total formulation), stir for 5-10 minutes
- 3 Add polar activator (2-3% of total formulation), then add other additives, stir for 25-30 minutes
- 4 Use pump to pass through colloid grinding and homogenizer
- 5 Deair, filtrate, and pack the final product
Note: Using high-speed dispersant grinding machines and properly prolonging dispersing time can achieve better gelatin performance.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Composition | Organic derivative of montmorillonite clay |
| Appearance | Fine powder, light yellow |
| Moisture Content | ≤3.5% (105°C, 2hr) |
| Loss on Ignition | 34.7% (1000°C) |
| Bulk Density | 0.53g/cm³ |
| Fineness | ≥98% (<74μm) |
Why Choose CAMP-SHINNING Organoclay?
With over two decades of experience and partnerships with the world's top five enterprises, CAMP-SHINNING offers:
- ✓ ISO9001 Quality Management System certification
- ✓ 20,000 tonnes annual production capacity (25% global market share)
- ✓ National technical patent for modified organic bentonite
- ✓ Comprehensive quality traceability with sample retention
Ready to Enhance Your Grease Formulations?
Contact our technical experts to discuss your specific organoclay requirements and discover how CAMP-SHINNING can optimize your grease performance.