Thixogrease: High Value Grease Solutions

Special Notations:

Operating Temperature Range:

Power Up Thixogrease has been proven to be suitable for applications at temperatures from -18^oC to 250^oC (0^oF to 480^oF). It is easily pumpable at extremely low temperatures and has a dropping point greater than 300^oC, allowing its use in applications with brief excursions to 260^oC.

NLGI Specifications:

Power Up Thixogrease meets or exceeds the specifications of the NLGI GB-LB classification for heavy duty chassis lubrication and medium wheel bearing applications.

Compatibility:

Where possible, it is always recommended that the old grease be cleaned out of any bearing prior to the application of a different type or grade of grease. The grease compatibility chart provided is a general guide only and may not be true for all brands of the given greases.

Thixogrease, the new generation, multi purpose grease from Power Up Lubricants, provides superior protection in the boundary lubrication regime. Applications where high loads, extreme pressure or high temperature cause serious metal to metal contact and wear are ideal for Thixogrease. Superior water wash resistance and rust and corrosion inhibition allow Thixogrease to excel in areas where other conventional greases fail. Thixogrease is a superb lubricating grease for all types of bearings, pins, bushings, king pins, valves and many other applications in marine, pulp and paper, agricultural, industrial and mobile equipment.

Boundary Lubrication Protection:

Thixogrease has an excellent Timken OK Load (ASTM D2509) of greater than 32kg and a 4-Ball EP (ASTM D2596) weld load of 500kg.. These tests are used to compare extreme pressure lubricating properties of greases. The picture below shows the condition of standard steel test balls after 4-Ball EP test runs under the same load. The welded balls on the left were immersed in a typical grease while those on the right were protected by Thixogrease.

Corrosion Protection:

The calcium sulphonate base used in Thixogrease has naturally superior corrosion inhibition properties. The severe Salt Fog Spray test (ASTM B117) tests the resistance of greases to corrosive salt water. The photograph below shows the difference in protection between Thixogrease and a conventional Lithium Complex grease.

Water Spray Resistance

The photograph below displays clearly how well Thixogrease resists water spray off in the ASTM D4049 test. Thixogrease remained on the metal plate despite extended, concentrated water spray.

Compatibility

Whenever two greases with different thickener systems are mixed in service, there is a possibility of incompatibility resulting in poor performance. It is always preferable and advisable to clean the old grease completely from the bearing prior to using a new grease. In cases where this is impossible or impractical, click here to view a compatibility chart to use as a guide for grease switchover.

The data presented herein is accurate and obtained from the best information at the time of publication. Therefore, no legal liability is accepted by Power Up Lubricants, or any of its agents or affiliates, for the data, specifications or recommendations contained herein.

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