Description
Spheerol EPLX 460-2 Bearing Grease
Spheerol EPLX 460-2 (previously called Spheerol EPLX) are lithium complex-based products containing highly refined mineral oils and fortified with extreme pressure (EP) additives as well as corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. These greases have been formulated with additives that provide good film strength under medium to high loads.
Application Spheerol EPLX 460 are general-purpose greases designed for plant-wide lubrication. These greases provide exceptional film strength and are formulated with a proprietary additive system to protect against friction and wear under heavy loading. These greases also provide good protection against rust and corrosion as well as resistance to water wash-out, making them particularly suitable for equipment where moist or wet conditions are common. Typical applications are ball and roller bearings, bushings, in steel mills, mining, logging, chemical and construction industries, and where conditions require sealing against outside contaminants such as dust and water.
Advantages
- High mechanical stability: The grease keeps its consistency in service ensuring long lubricant life.
- Good adhesion: Continuous lubrication and reduced consumption as the film stays between lubricated surfaces.
- Good water resistance: The grease film remains on the surface even in the presence of water.
- Resistant to copper and steel corrosion: Helps prevent rust and oxidation on metal surfaces.
- Excellent EP and anti-wear properties: Protects equipment against extreme loading and helps minimize bearing component wear.
Additional Information In order to minimize potential incompatibilities when converting to a new grease, all previous lubricant should be removed as much as possible prior to operation. During initial operation, relubrication intervals should be monitored closely to ensure all previous lubricant is purged.
Typical Characteristics
| Name | Method | Units | EPLX 460-1 | EPLX 460-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | – | Dark Brown | Dark Brown |
| Thickener type | – | – | Lithium complex | Lithium complex |
| Base oil | – | – | Mineral oil | Mineral oil |
| Consistency | ASTM D217 | NLGI Grade | 1 | 2 |
| Density @ 20°C | ASTM D4052 | kg/m³ | 880 | 890 |
| Worked Penetration (60 strokes @ 25°C) | ASTM D217 | 0.1 mm | 310-340 | 265-295 |
| Worked Penetration (100,000 strokes @ 25°C) – change from 60 strokes | ASTM D217 % change | 5 3 | ||
| Dropping point | ASTM D566 | °C | 260 | 260 |
| Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 460 | 460 |
| Rust Test (distilled water) | ASTM D665A | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Copper Corrosion (24 hrs,100°C) | ASTM 4048 | Rating | 1b | 1b |
| Four Ball Wear test – Wear Scar Diameter (40 kgf /75°C/ 1200 rpm / 1 hr) | ASTM D2266 mm | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Four Ball Weld Load | ASTM D2596 | kg | 315 | 315 |
| Water Wash-out @ 79°C | ASTM D1264 | %wt loss | 6 | 5 |
| Oxidation Stability, psi drop, max (99°C, 100 hrs) | ASTM D942 psi | 8 7 | ||
| Dry Roll Stability | ASTM D1831 | % change | 5 | 3 |
| Oil Separation (24 hrs, 0.25 psi, 25°C) | ASTM D1742 | % | 2 | 1.8 |
| ISO Classification | ISO 6743/9 | – | L-XBDFB 1 | L-XBDFB 2 |
