Lithium 40K
DISCRIPTION
Product Data
This is a Lithium soap based, premium quality multipurpose grease. It is manufactured under strictly controlled conditions using premium quality base oils & is fortified with extreme pressure (EP) & anti-wear additives & rust & oxidation inhibitors. This product has a durable film & superior surface adhesion. This grease also has good shear stability & good roll stability making it a very versatile solution, with a wide variety of potential applications.
This grease is suitable for applications with an operating temperature range of -20 to +120 0C under routine service.
This product can be recommended for a service life of 40,000 Km
Applications
- Automotive wheel bearings, chassis, steering components etc.
- Earthmoving, mining and quarrying equipment under moderate loading
- Farm equipment like tractors, harvesters, implements etc
- Water pumps, generators, universal joints bearings, journal bearings etc
Main Benefits
- Excellent Oxidation & Heat stability
- Superior boundary film strength leading to reduction in maintenance costs and downtime
- Superior resistance to water washout
- Superior Roll & Shear stability
- Excellent retention of structure under extreme operating conditions and under storage
- Superior protection against rust and corrosion
Performance standards
Exceeds the performance requirements of
- IS 7623
Product : Lithium 40K TC-AP3 40K
Typical Performance Data
Sr.No. | Test | Control Range / Limit | Typical | Test Method |
1 | Penetration: |
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| ASTM D 217-02 |
| Work 60X | 220 – 250 | 236 |
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| Work 100,000X | +30 | +25 |
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2 | NLGI Grade | 3 | 3 |
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3 | Drop Point (°C) | >180 | >195 | ASTM D 566 |
4 | EMCOR Rust Prevention | 0-0 Pass | 0-0 Pass | IP 220/93 |
5 | Appearance | Light Brown | Light Brown | Visual |
6 | Soap Type | Lithium | Lithium |
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7 | Base oil Viscosity (KV@40°C),cSt | 145 – 165 | 155 | ASTM D 445 |
| Base Oil Type | Mineral | Mineral |
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8 | Oil separation 40°C for 168 Hrs (% loss) | 5 Max | <1.5 | IS 1448 |
9 | Resistance to water washout (% loss) | 10 Max | <4 | ASTM D 1264 |
10 | Oxidation Stability 100 hrs @ 100C, drop in pressure, Psi | 6 Max | <4 | ASTM D 942 |
11 | Copper corrosion | 1b Max | 1b | ASTM D 4048 |
12 | 4 Ball Weld Load (Kg) | 250 Min | 250 | ASTM D 2596 |
13 | 4 Ball Wear Scar mm | 0.6 Max | 0.4 | ASTM D 2266 |
14 | Roll Stability 16 Hours @80℃ | 25 Max | <22 | ASTM D 1831 |
15 | Wheel bearing Test | Max 5 g | 0.12 | ASTM D 1263 |
16 | Operating Range (℃) | -20 to +120 | -20 to +120 |
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