Lithium EP Greases
DISCRIPTION
Product Data
These are Lithium soap based, premium quality EP/multipurpose greases. They are manufactured under strictly controlled conditions using premium quality base oils & is fortified with EP additives and rust & oxidation inhibitors.This range of products have very durable film & superior surface adhesion. These greases also have good shear stability & good roll stability making them very versatile greases, with a wide variety of potential applications. This range of Lithium EP greases have been designed to handle medium to heavy loads for extended periods & also the occasional shock loading. They are suitable for applications wherein operating temperatures rise up to 130 0C under routine service. The consistency & excellent pumpability of these products also make them suitable for centralized lubrication systems.
Lithium EP greases have been designed, engineered & formulated to provide robust EP capability at the boundary film level, superior pumpability & heat stability, & therefore, longer service life. Their operating temperature range is -20℃ to + 130℃.
Applications
- Automotive wheel bearings, chassis, steering components etc.
- Earthmoving, mining and quarrying equipment under moderate
- 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 EP Greases NLGI 3, 2
Typical Performance Data
Sr.No. | Test | Control Range/Limit EP3 | Control Range/Limit EP2 | Control Range/Limit EP2+ | Test Method |
1 | Penetration: | ASTM D 217-02 | |||
Work 60X | 220 – 250 | 265 – 295 | 265 – 295 | ||
Typical | 235 | 280 | 280 | ||
2 | Work 100,000X | +30 Max (from Work 60X) | +30 Max (from Work 60X) | +30 Max (from Work 60X) | ASTM D 217 |
3 | NLGI Grade | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | Drop Point (°C) | >180 | >180 | >180 | ASTM D 566 |
5 | Rust Preventive Characteristic | Pass | Pass | Pass | ASTM D 1743 |
6 | Colour | Golden Brown | Golden Brown | Golden Brown | Visual |
7 | Soap | Lithium | Lithium | Lithium | |
8 | Appearance | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Visual |
9 | Base oil Viscosity (KV@40°C) ,cSt | 130 – 160 | 130 – 160 | 200 – 230 | ASTM D 445 |
10 | Base Oil Type | Mineral | Mineral | Mineral | |
11 | Storage Stability 40°C for 168 Hours (% loss) | 6 Max | 6 Max | 6 Max | IS 1448 [P 85] |
12 | Oil separation 100°C for 30 Hours (% loss) | 6 Max | 6 Max | 6 Max | IS 1448 [P 89] |
13 | Resistance to water washout (% loss) | 6 Max | 6 Max | 6 Max | ASTM D 1264 |
14 | Copper corrosion | 1b Max | 1b Max | 1b Max | ASTM D 4048 |
15 | Roll Stability 16 Hours (%) | <25 | <25 | <25 | ASTM D 1831 |
17 | 4 Ball Weld Load (Kg)(Min) | 250 | 250 | 315 | ASTM D 2596 |
18 | 4 Ball Wear Scar (mm) | 0.6 Max | 0.6 Max | 0.6 Max | ASTM D 2266 |
19 | EMCOR Rust Test | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | IP 220/93 |
20 | Operating Range (℃) | -20℃ to +130 | -20℃ to +130 | -20℃ to +130 |
Product : Lithium EP Greases NLGI 1, 0, 00
Typical Performance Data
Sr.No. | Test | Control Range/Limit EP1 | Control Range/Limit EP0 | Control Range/Limit EP00 | Test Method |
| 1 | Penetration: | ASTM D 217-02 | |||
| Work 60X | 310 – 340 | 355 – 385 | 400 – 430 | ||
| Typical | 325 | 370 | 415 | ||
| 2 | Work 100,000X | +30 Max (from Work 60X) | +30 Max (from Work 60X) | +30 Max(from Work 60X) | ASTM D 217 |
| 3 | NLGI Grade | 1 | 0 | 00 | |
| 4 | Drop Point (°C) | >185 | >180 | >170 | ASTM D 566 |
| 5 | Rust Preventive Characteristic | Pass | Pass | Pass | ASTM D 1743 |
| 6 | Colour | Golden Brown | Golden Brown | Golden Brown | Visual |
| 7 | Soap | Lithium | Lithium | Lithium | |
| 8 | Appearance | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Smooth, Buttery & Homogenous | Visual |
| 9 | Base oil Viscosity (KV@40°C) ,cSt | 130 – 160 | 130 – 160 | 130 – 160 | ASTM D 445 |
| 10 | Base Oil Type | Mineral | Mineral | Mineral | |
| 11 | Copper corrosion | 1b Max | 1b Max | 1b Max | ASTM D 4048 |
| 12 | Roll Stability16 Hours (%) | <25 | <25 | <25 | ASTM D 1831 |
| 13 | 4 Ball Weld Load (Kg)(Min) | 250 | 250 | 250 | ASTM D 2596 |
| 14 | 4 Ball Wear Scar (mm) | 0.6 Max | 0.6 Max | 0.6 Max | ASTM D 2266 |
| 15 | EMCOR Rust Test | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | IP 220/93 |
| 16 | Operating Range (℃) | -20℃ to +130 | -20℃ to +130 | -20℃ to +130 |