FELCO 990-1 - High-Performance Synthetic Pruning Tool Grease - Biodegradable Lithium/Calcium Base - Water-Repellent Formula

FELCO 990-1 - High-Performance Synthetic Pruning Tool Grease - Biodegradable Lithium/Calcium Base - Water-Repellent Formula

Heavy visual friction and metallic grating between a pruner's blade and anvil can rapidly exhaust an operator and dull a precision edge. The FELCO 990-1 is a professional-grade, high-viscosity synthetic maintenance grease explicitly formulated to lubricate high-contact friction zones on manual pruning shears, heavy-duty loppers, and cable cutters. Blending excellent water-repellent coverage with a stable, thick consistency, this premium lubricant populates internal grease pockets to preserve ultra-smooth mechanical action while defending internal components against corrosive plant saps and harsh elements.

Best For
Commercial viticulturists, fruit tree orchardists, professional greenkeepers, and arborist crews requiring a heavy-duty, field-stable lubricant to eliminate metal-on-metal friction and stop structural tool wear.

Key Features

• Advanced Lithium/Calcium Grease Compound: Formulated with a specialised synthetic lithium and calcium complex base that delivers exceptional surface adhesion, preventing the grease from breaking down or running under extreme mechanical pressure.
• Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Recipe: Engineered to be completely biodegradable, ensuring that any microscopic residue transferred to tree wounds or soil during intensive pruning operations remains non-toxic and environmentally responsible.
• Industrial Water-Repellent Defence: Features a highly water-resistant formula that refuses to wash out when exposed to heavy morning dew, sudden downpours, or sticky, moisture-laden organic tree sap.
• Targeted Contact-Zone Colour Lubrication: Perfect for direct application within the integrated grease pockets located between the blade and anvil counter-blade, ensuring continuous smooth movement on every single compression.
• Tool Longevity Enhancement: Actively reduces deep friction wear and scoring on moving steel parts, directly extending the service lifespan of your primary cutting equipment and reducing part replacement cycles.
• Convenient 30g Field Tube: Packaged in a compact, portable 30 g squeeze tube that slips easily into tool bags, vehicle glove boxes, or canvas maintenance rolls for instant structural touch-ups during long shifts.

Sizes Available

• Available in Compact 30 g (1 oz.) Precision Squeeze Tube.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO
• Model: 990-1
• Product Type: Heavy-Duty Synthetic Tool Maintenance Grease
• Chemical Base: Lithium / Calcium Complex
• Environmental Rating: Fully Biodegradable
• Moisture Protection: Highly Water-Resistant / Hydrophobic
• Tool Compatibility: Manual Pruning Shears, Two-Handed Loppers, and Cable Cutters
• Volume / Content Weight: 30 g (1 oz.)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Repopulating the central pivot grease pockets of professional bypass secateurs during seasonal teardowns and maintenance resets
• Lubricating high-friction contact faces on heavy industrial wire or cable cutters to minimise manual hand fatigue
• Protecting exposed cutting head components from rust and corrosion during off-season tool storage or damp warehouse transit

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.

Lead Times:

• In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
• Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.

While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.