You bought a new grease gun, but it came with metal debris inside. This stops it from working and can ruin your equipment. Getting that debris out is the first step to making your tool work right. Metal shavings can scratch the cylinder walls inside your grease gun. This creates tiny grooves that let grease … Read more
You might notice your grease gun tube lacks an NGLI rating, making you wonder if it is the right grease. This matters because the NGLI number tells you the grease’s thickness, which affects how it works in your equipment. Many grease tubes sold in hardware stores are private label or generic brands that skip NGLI … Read more
When you pick up a grease gun, you are holding a precision tool that creates extreme pressure. its mechanics is essential to avoid damaging your equipment or wasting expensive grease. Many grease guns have bleed valves, couplers, and plungers that need adjustment. Without knowing how these parts work, you can easily introduce air into the … Read more
If you have ever had the port opening on your grease gun shift or pop open while you are working, you know how frustrating it can be. This problem stops the flow of grease and makes a mess, wasting your time and materials on the job. The issue almost always comes from a worn out … Read more
You just finished greasing your equipment, but the coupler is stuck tight on the zerk fitting. It is frustrating and can waste time or damage parts if you pull too hard. The problem is often caused by internal pressure or a worn coupler ball bearing. This pressure can lock the jaws shut, making the release … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating than a grease gun that sputters and stops. A steady flow is critical for proper lubrication and protecting your equipment from costly wear and downtime. In my experience, the number one culprit is often air trapped in the grease column. A simple bleed procedure can fix this, but if air keeps … Read more
9 best Grease Gun for farm equipment If you’re tired of wrestling with a manual grease gun every time your tractor or loader needs a lube job, you know the struggle. The best grease gun for farm equipment needs to deliver high pressure without wearing out your arm, and it needs to hold enough grease … Read more
If you are pumping your grease gun and feel pressure leaking out with every stroke, you are not alone. This frustrating problem stops grease from reaching the fitting and wastes your time and effort. The most common cause is a damaged or dirty check valve or ball seat inside the head, which fails to hold … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating than squeezing the trigger on your grease gun and getting nothing but a weak hiss. An air lock is the most common reason a grease gun stops pumping, and it can stop any job in its tracks. The problem usually happens when air gets trapped in the cylinder or the head … Read more
Your grease gun spring keeps pushing grease out because it never stops pressing on the plunger. This constant pressure forces grease through the nozzle, especially when the gun sits for a while. The spring is designed to keep the grease ready for use, but without a tight seal or lock, that stored energy slowly leaks … Read more