Lithium AP3

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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
AP3
Typical Range / Limit
AP2
Typical Range / Limit
Test Method

1

Penetration:

ASTM D 217-02

Range

220 – 250

265 – 205

 

 Work 60X

235

280

Work 100,000X

+30

+25

2

NLGI Grade

3

2

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

7

Base oil Viscosity (KV@40°C),cSt

100 – 120

100 – 120

ASTM D 445

Base Oil Type

Mineral

Mineral

8

Oil separation

 100°C for 30 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