Description
Castrol SpheerolTM EPL range of greases are lithium-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
The Spheerol EPL range are general-purpose greases designed for plant-wide lubrication. The range extends from a NLGI 2 for general purpose bearing lubrication to a NLGI 0 semi-fluid grease suitable for centralized lubrication systems and grease filled gearboxes. These greases provide good protection against rust and corrosion as well as resistance to water wash-out?which makes them particularly suitable for equipment where moist or wet conditions are common.
Typical Characteristics
|
Test |
Method |
Units |
EPL 0 |
EPL 1 |
EPL 2 |
|
Appearance, Visual |
– |
– |
Amber to brown | Amber to brown | Amber to brown |
| Thickener Type |
– |
– |
Lithium | Lithium | Lithium |
| Base Oil Type |
– |
– |
Mineral oil | Mineral oil | Mineral oil |
| NLGI Grade |
– |
– |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
Density @ 20ºC/68ºF |
ASTM D1475 |
g/ml |
0.890 |
0.895 |
0.900 |
| Worked Penetration,
60 strokes @ 25ºC/77ºF |
ISO 2137 ASTM D217 |
0.1mm |
355-385 |
310-340 |
265-295 |
|
Dropping Point |
ISO 2176 ASTM D2265 |
°C/°F |
170/338 |
195/383 |
200/392 |
|
Base Oil Viscosity @ 40ºC/104ºF |
ISO 3104 ASTM D 445 |
mm2/s |
150-200 |
150-200 |
150-200 |
|
Rust Test, 48 hrs @ 52ºC/126ºF |
ASTM D1743 |
Rating |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
| Copper Corrosion, 24 hrs,
100ºC/212ºF |
ISO 2160 ASTM D4048 |
Rating |
1b |
1b |
1b |
|
Four Ball Wear Test (1 hr, 40 kg, 1200 rpm, 75ºC/167ºF), Scar Diameter |
ASTM D2266 |
mm |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
|
Four Ball EP Test, Weld load |
ASTM D2596 |
kg |
200 |
250 |
250 |
| Water Washout @ 79ºC/175ºF |
ASTM D1264 |
% loss |
NA |
7.0 |
3.5 |
| Bomb Oxidation @ 99C/210ºF, Pressure Drop @100h, | ASTM D942
DIN 51808 |
Psi |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
DIN Classification |
DIN 51502 |
– |
KP0K-20 |
KP1K-20 |
KP2K-20 |
|
ISO Classification |
ISO 6743/9 |
– |
L-XCBEB 0 |
L-XBCEB 1 |
L-XBCEB 2 |
Subject to usual manufacturing tolerances.