# Lubri-Loy Lubri-Gel with PTFE (15016) vs CRC Power Lube with PTFE: Why Choose Lubri-Loy Date: 2026-11-14 Canonical HTML URL: https://lubriloy.com/blog/why-choose-lubri-loy-lubri-gel-ptfe-15016-over-crc-power-lube-with-ptfe PENETRATING GEL WITH PTFE15016 # Lubri-Loy Lubri-Gel with PTFE (15016) vs CRC Power Lube with PTFE: Why Choose Lubri-Loy CRC Power Lube w/ PTFE alternative - **Lubri-Loy:** Lubri-Gel Pressurized Penetrating Gel with PTFE - **Package:** 11 oz aerosol (per catalog) [Request a quote for 15016](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=15016)[Call (877) 582-7456](tel:+18775827456) CRC Power Lube with PTFE is a high-performance aerosol lubricant used on bearings, chains, cables, hinges and tools. On Lubri-Loy's interchange list the match is Lubri-Gel with PTFE, catalog number 15016. Lubri-Gel is built to penetrate first and then hold on: it sets to a grease-like, tacky coating. Here is the side-by-side. ## Quick answer Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs CRC Power Lube with PTFE (aerosol) with Lubri-Loy Lubri-Gel with PTFE 15016 (aerosol). Both contain PTFE and are sold in aerosol cans. 01Side by side ## CRC Power Lube with PTFE vs 15016 | Attribute | CRC Power Lube with PTFE | 15016 | | Product type | High-performance lubricant with PTFE (wet film) | Pressurized penetrating gel with PTFE | | PTFE | Yes, for long-lasting lubrication and protection from friction, wear and corrosion | Yes (named in the catalog) | | After spraying | Wet film lubricant | Dispenses like penetrating oil, then sets to a tacky, grease-like coating | | Maximum working temperature | 300°F (CRC data sheet, item 73045) | See data sheet | | Package | 16 oz (312 g net fill) aerosol, item 73045 | 11 oz (312 g) aerosol per catalog; confirm at quote | | NSF category | H2 (CRC data sheet) | Non-food-grade line | CRC values come from CRC's published data sheet for Power Lube with PTFE, item 73045. That sheet says the item is not for sale in the United States, so check which CRC item you buy locally. Lubri-Loy values are from the Lubri-Loy catalog. Scroll the table sideways to see every column. 02The case for switching ## Why choose 15016 - 01 ### A coating that stays put Lubri-Loy describes Lubri-Gel as quickly establishing a grease-like, tacky, tenacious coating for long-lasting protection and lubrication. - 02 ### Quoted direct We quote 15016 straight from Lubri-Loy with price, case quantity and availability. Call (877) 582-7456. - 03 ### Fewer cans on the shelf One penetrating gel covers many of the jobs people use PTFE sprays for: chains, linkages, hinges and general moving parts. - 04 ### Since 1949 Lubri-Loy has supplied lubricants since 1949. We source, formulate and package through our network of US blending partners. 03Before the changeover ## Check before you switch CRC's data sheet shows a wet film with a 300°F maximum working temperature. Lubri-Gel's temperature limit is not printed in the Lubri-Loy catalog, so check the current data sheet for hot applications. Because Lubri-Gel sets to a grease-like film, confirm compatibility with any grease already in the part before you switch. Grease compatibility Greases contain thickeners, and it is important to assess thickener compatibility before interchanging or mixing greases. Clean out or purge the old grease as the equipment maker recommends, and ask us if you are unsure. 04Common questions ## FAQ ### What is the Lubri-Loy equivalent of CRC Power Lube with PTFE? + Lubri-Loy's product interchange list pairs CRC Power Lube with PTFE (aerosol) with Lubri-Loy Lubri-Gel with PTFE, catalog number 15016. ### What is the difference between Power Lube and Lubri-Gel? + CRC describes Power Lube with PTFE as a wet-film lubricant. Lubri-Gel dispenses like a penetrating oil and then sets to a tacky, grease-like coating. ### Is 15016 food grade? + No. It is in Lubri-Loy's non-food-grade aerosol line. ### How do I order? + Request a quote and we will confirm price, case quantity and availability. Premium Lubricants, Without Premium Prices. ## Lubri-Gel Pressurized Penetrating Gel with PTFE 15016 / 11 oz aerosol (per catalog) [Request a quote for 15016](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=15016)[Call (877) 582-7456](tel:+18775827456) ## Sources - [CRC Power Lube with PTFE data sheet, item 73045 (opens in a new tab)](https://oilmart.com/data/products/pds/1658/TDS%20CRC%20Power%20Lube%20w%20PTFE%2073045.pdf) - [CRC Power Lube Multi-Purpose Lubricant product page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.crcindustries.com/power-lube-multi-purpose-lubricant/) CRC and Power Lube are trademarks of CRC Industries, Inc. Teflon is a trademark of The Chemours Company. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Lubri-Loy is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Competitor figures are from the sources linked above; Lubri-Loy figures are typical values from the Lubri-Loy catalog. 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