
Ravi Patel
Project Manager, Arihant Infra
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Tipper fleet operator in Bhiwandi used cheap unbranded grease on 8 trucks. Within 4 months, 3 trucks needed wheel bearing replacements — ₹6,000-12,000 per bearing, plus 2 days off-road each. Total damage: over ₹50,000 in parts and ₹1.5 lakh in lost trip revenue.
The grease had inconsistent consistency between batches. Some too soft — flung out at highway speed. Others too stiff — couldn't pump through grease guns, so operators skipped greasing entirely.
MP3 is lithium soap multipurpose grease at NLGI Grade 3. Works across -20°C to 130°C. Without the extreme pressure (EP) additives found in AP3.
Use MP3 for: wheel bearings, chassis, hinges, generators, motors, pumps, conveyors — moderate load, no heavy shock.
Don't use for: excavator bucket pins, crane slewing bearings, piling rig linkage — those need AP3 with EP additives.
Simple rule: if the bearing shakes when the machine works, use AP3. If it spins smoothly under steady load, MP3.
| Equipment | Application / Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tata 2518 / Ashok Leyland tippers | Wheel bearings, chassis — every 5,000 km |
| Transit mixers | Drum bearings, rollers — weekly |
| DG sets (Cummins/Kirloskar) | Alternator, fan bearings — every 500 hrs |
| Water pumps | Motor bearings, couplings — monthly |
| Conveyors | Roller bearings, idlers — weekly |
| Site hoists / lifts | Pulley bearings, guide rails — daily |
| Workshop machines | Drill press, lathe bearings — as needed |
| Pack Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 500g pouch | Emergency |
| 1 kg tin | Workshop |
| 5 kg bucket | 3-5 trucks monthly |
| 18 kg pail | Transport depot |
| 50 kg drum | Large fleet |
| 180 kg barrel | Industrial plant |
No minimum order. First order prepaid.
| Factor | MP3 | AP3 |
|---|---|---|
| EP additives | No | Yes |
| Shock loads | Moderate | High |
| Cost | Lower | Slightly higher |
| Best for | Trucks, generators, general | Excavators, cranes, heavy equipment |
Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2 PM. Mumbai: evening delivery. Navi Mumbai / Thane: next morning. Pune / Nashik: 2-3 days.
Q: What is the difference between MP3 and AP3 grease?
Both NLGI 3 lithium. AP3 has EP additives for shock loads (excavator pins, crane bearings). MP3 is multipurpose without EP — for wheel bearings, generators, general machinery. MP3 costs less.
Q: Can I use MP3 in truck wheel bearings?
Yes. Standard recommendation for Tata 2518, Ashok Leyland, BharatBenz. Repack every 5,000 km or monthly service.
Q: How much does a transport fleet consume monthly?
8-10 tippers: approximately 18-25 kg per month. One 18kg pail lasts 3-4 weeks.
Q: Is MP3 water resistant?
Moderately. Lithium base handles splashing and occasional wetting. For constant water exposure (monsoon, pumps), calcium grease is better.
Q: Can I mix MP3 with existing grease?
If both lithium-based NLGI 3, yes. Don't mix lithium with calcium — they soften and lose load-carrying ability.
Supplied across transport fleets, construction sites, and industrial plants in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.