# Why Choose Lubri-Loy Lubri-Lith LG #2 (2014L) Over Lubriplate No. 1242 Grease Date: 2026-11-14 Canonical HTML URL: https://lubriloy.com/blog/why-choose-lubri-loy-lubri-lith-lg-2-over-lubriplate-no-1242 NLGI #2 LITHIUM COMPLEX GREASE2014L # Why Choose Lubri-Loy Lubri-Lith LG #2 (2014L) Over Lubriplate No. 1242 Grease Lubriplate No. 1242 alternative - **Lubri-Loy:** Lubri-Lith LG #2 Red Lithium Complex Grease - **Package:** 14 oz (397 g) cartridge [Buy 2014L direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/2014l)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=2014L) Lubriplate No. 1242 is an NLGI 2 multipurpose EP grease used on chassis points, ball joints, open gears and slides. On Lubri-Loy's interchange list, the tube-and-cartridge swap is Lubri-Lith LG #2, catalog number 2014L: a red lithium complex NLGI 2 grease in a 14 oz cartridge that you can order direct. Here is how they line up on published numbers, including the places where Lubriplate's numbers are higher than ours. ## Quick answer Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate No. 1242 (tube) with Lubri-Loy Lubri-Lith LG #2, catalog 2014L (14 oz cartridge). Both are NLGI 2 greases on a lithium-type thickener, and neither is food grade. 01Side by side ## Lubriplate No. 1242 vs 2014L | Attribute | Lubriplate No. 1242 | 2014L | | Product type | Polymer-type multipurpose EP grease, petroleum based | Premium lithium complex grease, EP and anti-wear | | NLGI grade | 2 | 2 | | Thickener | Lithium 12-hydroxy (per Lubriplate) | Lithium complex | | Base oil viscosity @ 40°C, cSt | 237 (data sheet); ISO 220 (product page) | 150 | | Dropping point | 400°F+ | 500°F | | Operating range | -15°F to 300°F (Lubriplate product page) | -40°F to 300°F (Lubri-Loy catalog) | | Timken OK load | 60 lb | 50 lb | | Four-ball EP (weld / OK load) | 370 kg (OK load, per data sheet) | 250 kg (weld) | | Food grade (H1) | No | No | | Package | 15 oz tubs, 6 lb tubs, 14 oz cartridges, pails and drums | 14 oz (397 g) cartridge; case of 30 and larger packs on lubriloy.com | Lubriplate values are typical results from Lubriplate's 1240 Series data sheet and its No. 1242 product page. Lubri-Loy values are typical properties from the Lubri-Loy catalog spec pages. The four-ball figures are reported under different conventions (OK load vs weld), so treat that row as indicative only. Scroll the table sideways to see every column. 02The case for switching ## Why choose 2014L - 01 ### Priced and ready to buy 2014L is on lubriloy.com with a listed price and free US shipping. Case-of-30 and bulk packs are on the same page. - 02 ### Wide operating range Lubri-Loy's catalog lists a -40°F to 300°F operating range and a 500°F dropping point on a lithium complex thickener. - 03 ### Cartridge, pail, drum The Lubri-Lith LG #2 line runs from 14 oz cartridges to 5 gallon pails and 120 lb drums. - 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 Lubriplate's published Timken OK load (60 lb) and four-ball result are higher than the Lubri-Loy catalog values. For severely loaded open gears, kingpins or bucket-loader joints, check the load figures against your equipment maker's spec before you switch. 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. Lubriplate 1242 uses a lithium 12-hydroxy thickener and Lubri-Lith LG #2 uses a lithium complex thickener, so purge the old grease as your maker recommends. 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. 1242? + Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate 1242 (tube) with Lubri-Lith LG #2, catalog number 2014L, a 14 oz cartridge of red lithium complex NLGI 2 grease. ### Is Lubri-Lith LG #2 an NLGI 2 grease? + Yes. 2014L is an NLGI 2 lithium complex grease with EP and anti-wear properties. ### Can I mix 2014L with Lubriplate 1242? + Not without checking. They use different lithium thickeners (12-hydroxy vs complex), and thickener compatibility should be assessed before mixing greases. Purge the old grease as your equipment maker recommends. ### Is it food grade? + No. Neither product is food grade. For incidental food contact, ask about Lubri-Loy's NSF H1 Impact-FG grease. Premium Lubricants, Without Premium Prices. ## Lubri-Lith LG #2 Red Lithium Complex Grease 2014L / 14 oz (397 g) cartridge [Buy 2014L direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/2014l)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=2014L) ## Sources - [Lubriplate No. 1242 product page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.lubriplate.com/products/no-1242/) - [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. 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