Choosing a lubricant from the lubricants, adhesives, sealants, and tapes aisle usually starts with one question: do you want a general dry film for everyday parts or a component-specific lubricant for bearings? The two options here sit at opposite ends of the price range: the 5.5 oz Blaster Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant Spray is listed at USD 10.75, while the BEM 34-32 400g Industrial Lubricant from Klüber is listed at USD 199.95. The $189.20 gap is not the whole story; each product targets a different kind of work.
Quick verdict
If the job is general maintenance on locks, gaskets, rollers, gears, chains, hoists, or conveyor belts, pick the Blaster 5.5 oz Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant Spray. If the job is a plain or rolling bearing, linear guide, ball bushing, ball screw, or small gear system running at low temperature or high speed, choose the BEM 34-32 400g Industrial Lubricant from Klüber. Neither choice is wrong; they are aimed at different tasks.
At a glance
| Consideration | Blaster 5.5 oz Graphite Dry Lubricant Spray | Klüber BEM 34-32 400g Industrial Lubricant |
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| Listed price | USD 10.75 | USD 199.95 |
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| Format | 5.5 oz can | 400g container |
| Designed for | Gaskets, belts, rollers, wheels, gears, chains, hoists, locks | Plain and rolling bearings, linear guides, ball bushings, ball screws, small gear systems |
| Key characteristic | Quick-drying, tack-free graphite film | Low base oil viscosity for low-temperature/high-speed work |
Where each product wins
Where the Blaster spray wins
Blaster wins on everyday reach. It covers gaskets, transfer belts, conveyor belts, rollers, wheels, gears, chains, hoists, and locks, and it can double as a thread lubricant/anti-seize. If you want a quick dry graphite film without dedicating a specialized bearing lubricant to routine maintenance, this is the one.
Where Klüber BEM 34-32 wins
Klüber wins for bearing fit. It targets plain and rolling bearings plus related assemblies like linear guides, ball bushings, ball screws, and small gear systems. Its low base oil viscosity suits low-temperature and/or high-speed operation, and it is compatible with most plastic seals and cage materials. For a bearing that needs a matched lubricant, this is the product for the job.
Product notes
5.5 oz. Industrial Graphite Dry Lubricant Spray
The Blaster spray is a broad general-maintenance option. It uses a graphite base to create a quick-drying black film that stays tack free after drying. That makes it useful for locks, rollers, wheels, gears, chains, hoists, gaskets, transfer belts, and conveyor belts, and it can also be applied as a thread lubricant/anti-seize. Choose it when you want one can for many shop tasks rather than a component-specific product. The trade-off is that it is a general-maintenance spray, not a bearing-specific formulation, so the parts list above is where it fits best.
BEM 34-32 400g Industrial Lubricant Suitable for plain and rolling bearing
The Klüber BEM 34-32 takes a different approach: instead of a dry film spray, it is a 400g industrial lubricant intended for plain and rolling bearings and related parts such as linear guides, ball bushings, ball screws, and small gear systems. Its low base oil viscosity is why it suits low-temperature and/or high-speed operation, and the product is compatible with most plastic seals and cage materials. Choose it when a bearing application calls for a lubricant matched to the component rather than an all-purpose can. The limiting factor is its scope: it is not intended for high vacuum, high temperature, or aggressive media.
Final choice by use case
Use the Blaster when your routine list includes locks, gaskets, transfer belts, conveyor belts, rollers, wheels, gears, chains, hoists, or thread anti-seize. Use the Klüber BEM 34-32 when the work is plain and rolling bearings, linear guides, ball bushings, ball screws, or small gear systems at low temperature or high speed. Let the component and operating conditions decide, not the price alone.
