- Founded
- 1912, USA
- Part of
- SKF
- Known for
- Grease fittings and guns
- Heritage
- 100+ years
Alemite was founded in 1912 by John Sterling Gollburg, a Swedish immigrant and inventor working in the United States. In 1916 his son Arthur invented the high-pressure grease fitting and gun system that gave the brand its name. Until then, machines were oiled by hand through oil cups. Pressure greasing made lubrication faster, cleaner and far more reliable.
The idea spread quickly. The US Army adopted the system as standard equipment in 1918, and in 1926 the Alemite-Zerk fitting became standard on Farmall tractors. Today Alemite is part of SKF and still stands for workshop-proven greasing equipment.
Why this brand
Invented the category
The pressure-fed grease fitting and gun started at Alemite.
Proven for over a century
Adopted by the US Army in 1918, standard on Farmall tractors in 1926.
Backed by SKF
Part of the wider SKF lubrication portfolio.
Workshop to industry
From a single grease gun to pumps, reels and meters.
Product range
Grease fittings and accessories
The entry points where grease enters a machine.
Manual grease guns
Lever and pistol guns for workshops, fleets and field work.
Grease and oil pumps
Including air-operated pumps for bulk dispensing.
Hose reels, valves and meters
Fluid handling and dispensing for workshops and fleets.
Industries
- Workshops and fleets
- Agriculture
- Industrial maintenance
- Automotive
What we add to Alemite
- Parts in stock for your maintenance shutdowns.
- Same-day shipping on request.
- Workshop repairs, and follow-up on every order.
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