The Castrol Spheerol EPL 3 comprises general purpose greases designed for plant wide lubrication. The range extends from a\u00a0Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0for general purpose bearing lubrication to a NLGI 00 (see separate data sheet) semi-fluid grease suitable for centralised lubrication systems and grease filled gearboxes.<\/p>\n
Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0greases 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. The stiffer consistency afforded by a\u00a0Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0grade makes this product particularly suitable for the lubrication of bearings that are vertically mounted, or components exposed to a high degree of vibration. The good levels of resistance to both corrosion and water wash-out, which makes this product suitable for equipment where moist or wet conditions are common.<\/p>\n
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Castrol Spheerol EPL 3 is grease which comprises lithium based products, containing highly refined mineral oils, fortified with extreme pressure (EP) additives as well as corrosion and oxidation inhibitors.\u00a0Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0greases have been formulated with additives that provide good film strength under medium to high loads. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
| Product specifications :<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | Castrol Spheerol EPL 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
| Appearance<\/td>\n | Visual<\/td>\n | Amber to Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Thickener type<\/td>\n | \u2013<\/td>\n | Lithium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Base oil<\/td>\n | \u2013<\/td>\n | Mineral oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Consistency in\u00a0NLGI Grade<\/td>\n | ASTM D217<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Worked Penetration (60 strokes @ 25\u00b0C \/ 77\u00b0F) 0.1 mm<\/td>\n | ASTM D217<\/td>\n | 220-250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Dropping point in\u00a0\u00b0C\/\u00b0F<\/td>\n | IP 396<\/td>\n | 190\/374<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Base Oil Viscosity @ 40\u00b0C \/ 104\u00b0F in\u00a0mm\u00b2\/s<\/td>\n | ASTM D445<\/td>\n | 150-200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Anti Rust Performance (Emcor) Rating<\/td>\n | IP 220<\/td>\n | 0\/0 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Copper corrosion, 24 hours @ 100\u02daC Rating<\/td>\n | ASTM D4048<\/td>\n | 1b max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Four Ball Wear test \u2013 Wear Scar Diameter (40 kgf \/ 75\u00b0C \/ 1200 rpm \/ 1 hr) in mm<\/td>\n | ASTM D2266<\/td>\n | 1 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Four Ball Weld Load test \u2013 Weld Point in\u00a0kgf<\/td>\n | ASTM D2596<\/td>\n | 250 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Water Wash-out, 1 hour @ 79\u00b0C \/ 175\u00b0F in\u00a0% wt<\/td>\n | ASTM D1264<\/td>\n | 10 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Oil separation, 168 hours@40\u02daC (%) in\u00a0% wt<\/td>\n | IP121<\/td>\n | 6 max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Additional Information<\/h3>\nIn order to minimise 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.<\/p>\n Storage<\/h3>\nAll packages of\u00a0Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable drums should be laid horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of water and the obliteration of drum markings.\u00a0Castrol Spheerol EPL 3\u00a0should not be stored above 60\u00b0C, exposed to hot sun or freezing conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n |