Lithium AP3
DISCRIPTION
Product Data
These are Lithium soap based, premium quality multipurpose greases. They are manufactured under strictly controlled conditions using premium quality base oils & is fortified with rust & oxidation inhibitors.
These products have a durable film & good surface adhesion. These greases also have good shear stability & good roll stability making them versatile & cost effective greasing solutions, with a wide variety of potential applications.
They are suitable for applications with an operating temperature range of -20 to +120 0C under routine service.
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 AP3, AP2
Typical Performance Data
Sr.No. | Test | AP3Typical Range / Limit | AP2Typical Range / Limit | Test Method |
1 | Penetration: |
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| ASTM D 217-02 |
| Range | 220 – 250 | 265 – 205 | |
| Work 60X | 235 | 280 |
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| Work 100,000X | +30 | +25 |
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2 | NLGI Grade | 3 | 2 |
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3 | Drop Point (°C) | >190 | >190 | ASTM D 566 |
4 | EMCOR Rust Prevention | 0-0 Pass | 0-0 Pass | IP 220/93 |
5 | Colour | Light Brown | Light Brown | Visual |
6 | Soap Type | Lithium | Lithium |
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7 | Base oil Viscosity (KV@40°C),cSt | 100 – 120 | 100 – 120 | ASTM D 445 |
| Base Oil Type | Mineral | Mineral |
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8 | Oil separation 100°C for 1008 Hrs (% loss) | <2 | <5 | IS 1448 |
9 | Resistance to water washout (% loss) | 4 Max | 5 Max | ASTM D 1264 |
10 | Oxidation Stability 100 hrs @ 100C, drop in pressure, Psi | 5 Max | 5 Max | ASTM D 942 |
11 | Copper corrosion | 1b Max | 1b Max | ASTM D 4048 |
12 | Roll Stability 16 Hours | 25 Max | 25 Max | ASTM D 1831 |
13 | Wheel bearing Test (g) | 1 Max | 2 Max | ASTM D 1263 |
14 | Operating Range (°C) | -20 to +120 | -20 to +120 |
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