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Types and Applications of Grease

This document discusses different types of grease including their properties and applications. It describes calcium and sodium greases as better for wet conditions while aluminium and graphite/MoSO2 greases are tackier for chassis applications. Molybdenum grease is described as suitable for heavy duty applications like oscillation and pin joints due to its water resistance, wear protection and compatibility with metals. The document also discusses grease additives, temperature ranges, how to read grease data sheets, and NLGI consistency numbers.

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Types and Applications of Grease

This document discusses different types of grease including their properties and applications. It describes calcium and sodium greases as better for wet conditions while aluminium and graphite/MoSO2 greases are tackier for chassis applications. Molybdenum grease is described as suitable for heavy duty applications like oscillation and pin joints due to its water resistance, wear protection and compatibility with metals. The document also discusses grease additives, temperature ranges, how to read grease data sheets, and NLGI consistency numbers.

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Types of Grease

• Calcium
• Better in Wet Conditions
• Sodium
• Tackiness - Chassis
• Aluminium
• Tackiness - Chassis
• Graphite & MoSO2
• Roller Bearings
– MoSO2 - Does not like Water!
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
Molybdenum Grease

• Heavy Duty Applications


• Oscilation Joints
• Pin Joints
• Journal Bearings
• Good Water Washout Resistance
• Exceptional Wear Protection
• Compatible with Steel, Copper & Seals
• G d High
Good Hi h TTemp OOxidation
id ti Stability
St bilit
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
Additives
◊ Lubricating Oil
– Usually Mineral
◊ Base/Sponge/Thickener/Soap
– Metalic Soaps
» Calcium, Sodium, Lithium, Aluminium
– Soaps plus Complexing Agent
» Lithium
Lithi Complex
C l etc.
t
– Non Soap
» Clay, Polyurea,
◊ Additives & Fillers
– Oxidation & Corrosion Inhibitors
– EP Additives
– Adhesives - (Tacky Agents)
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
Ambient Temperatures

Water & Temp Resistant (Tan)  ‐40 to +204o C

Multi Purpose w/o%  Moly (White)  ‐28 to +149o C

Multi Purpose w/o%  Moly (Blue)  ‐28 to +149o C

Multipurpose w/3% ‐18 to +149o C

Multi Purpose w/5%  Moly ‐28 to +149o C

Desert Gold ‐6 to +230o C

Arctic Platinum 2 ‐40 to +38o C

Arctic Platinum 1 ‐51 to +24o C

Arctic Platinum 0 ‐53 to +10o C

Arctic Platinum 00 ‐57 to +7o C

Arctic Platinum 000 ‐60 to +4o C

Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
Operating Temperatures
Continuous Operating Re-Greasing
o
Temp C Interval

80 6 months

105 3 months

150 1 month

195 1 week

220 1 day
d
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC* For mineral Greases based on an 8 hr day
Reading the Grease Data Sheet

• NLGI Number
• Thickness - Higher Number = Thinner Grease
• Ambient Range
• Base Fluid
• Synthetic or Mineral
• Thickener Type
• Lithium,
Lithi Aluminium
Al i i & ‘Complex’
‘C l ’ etc
t
• Water Washout
• Lower % Loss = Better

Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
Reading the Data Sheet

• Worked Penetration
• Reflects NLGI Rating
• Four Ball Wear Test
• Higher Number = Better
• Four
F Ball
B ll Weld
W ld Point
P i t
• Higher Number = Better
• 800 kg
g is Maximum Test Value
• Dropping Point
• Temperature when Base Oil Separates from Thickener
• ‘Melting Point’ of Grease
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC
NLGI Consistency
y Numbers

NLGII- Number Worked


orkedPenetration
Penetration
- Tenths of mm
000 445 - 475
00 400 - 430
0 355 - 385
1 310 - 340
2 265 - 295
3 220 - 205
4 175 - 205
5 130 - 160
6 85 - 115
Christian Natala ‐ Site Technical 
11/2/2007
Development Site KPC

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