# Why Choose Lubri-Loy Lubri-Lith LG #1 (1014L) Over Lubriplate No. 1241 Grease Date: 2026-11-14 Canonical HTML URL: https://lubriloy.com/blog/why-choose-lubri-loy-lubri-lith-lg-1-over-lubriplate-no-1241 NLGI #1 RED LITHIUM GREASE1014L # Why Choose Lubri-Loy Lubri-Lith LG #1 (1014L) Over Lubriplate No. 1241 Grease Lubriplate No. 1241 alternative - **Lubri-Loy:** Lubri-Lith LG NLGI #1 Red Lithium - **Package:** 14 oz (397 g) cartridge [Buy 1014L direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/1014l)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=1014L) Lubriplate No. 1241 is an NLGI 1 lithium grease built for bushings and sleeve-type bearings under heavy load. Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs it with a Lubri-Lith LG grease at NLGI 1. The interchange sheet prints the catalog number as 1074L; lubriloy.com sells the same NLGI 1 Red Lithium as 1014L, a 14 oz cartridge you can order direct. Confirm the catalog number with us when you order. This page compares what is published for each product. ## Quick answer Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate No. 1241 (tube) with Lubri-Lith LG NLGI #1 Red Lithium, listed on lubriloy.com as 1014L (14 oz cartridge). Both are NLGI 1 lithium greases. 01Side by side ## Lubriplate No. 1241 vs 1014L | Attribute | Lubriplate No. 1241 | 1014L | | Product type | Polymer-type multipurpose EP grease, petroleum based | Premium red lithium grease (Lubri-Lith LG family) | | NLGI grade | 1 | 1 | | Thickener | Lithium 12-hydroxy (per Lubriplate) | Lithium complex in the Lubri-Lith LG family; confirm on the data sheet for 1014L | | Operating range | 5°F to 290°F (Lubriplate product page) | See data sheet for 1014L | | Dropping point | 400°F+ | See data sheet for 1014L | | Timken OK load | 50 lb | See data sheet | | Water washout | 2.5% (ASTM D1264) | See data sheet | | Food grade (H1) | No | No | | Package | 14 oz cartridges (40 per carton), pails and drums | 14 oz cartridge; case of 30 on lubriloy.com | Lubriplate values are typical results from Lubriplate's 1240 Series data sheet and its No. 1241 product page. The Lubri-Loy 1014L page does not publish a full spec sheet; ask for the current data sheet before you specify it. Scroll the table sideways to see every column. 02The case for switching ## Why choose 1014L - 01 ### Priced and ready to buy 1014L is on lubriloy.com with a listed price and free US shipping. The case-of-30 pack is on the same page. - 02 ### NLGI 1 for pumped and tight-tolerance systems A softer NLGI 1 grease is easier to move through lines and into tight bushings, which is where Lubriplate positions No. 1241. - 03 ### Same family as 2014L If you also run NLGI 2, 2014L is from the same Lubri-Lith LG line. - 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 The interchange list prints this item as 1074L, while lubriloy.com sells NLGI 1 Red Lithium as 1014L. Confirm the number with Lubri-Loy at (877) 582-7456 before you place a standing order. 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. 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 Lubriplate No. 1241? + Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate 1241 (tube) with Lubri-Lith LG NLGI #1 Red Lithium, which lubriloy.com lists as catalog number 1014L. ### What is the difference between 1014L and 1074L? + The interchange list prints 1074L; the website lists NLGI 1 Red Lithium as 1014L. Confirm with Lubri-Loy when you order. ### Can I switch greases without cleaning out the old one? + Not without checking thickener compatibility. Purge the old grease as your equipment maker recommends, and ask us if you are unsure. ### How do I order it? + Order 1014L on lubriloy.com with free US shipping, or call (877) 582-7456. Premium Lubricants, Without Premium Prices. ## Lubri-Lith LG NLGI #1 Red Lithium 1014L / 14 oz (397 g) cartridge [Buy 1014L direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/1014l)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=1014L) ## Sources - [Lubriplate No. 1241 product page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.lubriplate.com/products/no-1241/) - [Lubriplate 1240 Series product data sheet (opens in a new tab)](https://www.lubriplate.com/getContentAsset/2b00ab61-098b-4e46-9d8b-592990894eff/43ca82e4-b266-4c54-bbb2-1d45b400b7de/3_2_1240_Series.pdf?language=en&v=639102182783210561) Lubriplate is a trademark of Fiske Brothers Refining Co. 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. Always check the current data sheet before changing products. Premium Lubricants, Without Premium Prices.