What kind of grease is mobilux EP 2?
lithium hydroxystearate based grease
Mobilux EP 2 is a high performance, general-purpose industrial-type grease. This lithium hydroxystearate based grease is formulated to provide extra protection against wear, rusting and water washout.
What is ep1 grease?
Product Description. Mobilux EP 0, 1, and 2 products are a high performance family of five general-purpose industrial greases and two special-duty semi-fluid greases. These lithium hydroxystearate greases are formulated to provide extra protection against wear, rusting and water washout.
What is ep2 grease used for?
Valvoline Multipurpose Lithium EP 2 is a high-quality, high-performance, heavy-duty lithium thickened grease formulated with extreme additives and mineral base oil. Due to its distinct properties, Valvoline Multipurpose Lithium EP 2 is suitable to be used in heavy load bearings and unfavourable working conditions.
What is EP2 grease?
Product Description. Mobilgrease EP 2 is a general purpose lithium hydroxystearate grease formulated to provide protection against wear, corrosion and water washout. Available as an NLGI 2 grade with a base oil viscosity of ISO VG 150 to address a variety of both industrial and commercial vehicle applications.
Is ep2 and NLGI 2 the same?
We are all familiar with “EP 2” grease. This tells us two things, EP 2 grease is a NLGI Grade 2 and it is fortified with Extreme Pressure (EP) additives.
What does EP oil mean?
extreme pressure
The function of an extreme pressure (EP) additive is to prevent this adhesive wear and protect the components when the lubricating oil viscosity can no longer provide the necessary film thickness.
What is EP2?
Multi Purpose Grease EP2 is a lithium thickened lubricating grease based on mineral oil, suitable for various applications within given temperature limits. High quality multi-purpose grease that can be used in marine, industrial and automotive applications.
What does EP stand for in grease?
Formulated with quality extreme pressure (EP) additives and mineral base oils that give this grease its mechanical stability, adhesiveness, durability, and other premium protection characteristics.
What is the difference between mobilux EP 2 and EP 3?
• Mobilux EP 2 is recommended for multipurpose applications in antifriction and plain bearings, bushings and pins under normal operating conditions. • Mobilux EP 3 is a stiffer NLGI grade 3 grease recommended for applications where maximum protection against penetration of water or solid contaminants is required.
What is mobilux EP2 grease used for?
This grease provides excellent protection against rust and corrosion and resists water wash-out which makes it particularly suitable for equipment where moist or wet conditions are common. Mobilux EP 2 is a general-purpose grease and is not normally recommended for use in centralised grease systems.
What are the properties and specifications of mobilux?
Properties and Specifications Property MOBILUX EP 0 MOBILUX EP 1 MOBILUX EP 2 MOBILUX EP 3 Grade NLGI 0 NLGI 1 NLGI 2 NLGI 3 Thickener Type Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium Base Oil Viscosity of Greases @ 40 C, mm 160 160 160 160 Color, Visual BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN
What are the different grades of mobilux grease?
They are available in NLGI grades ranging from 00 to 3, with base oil viscosities ISO VG 150 and 320. Mobilux EP 0, 1, 2 and 3 greases are recommended for most types of industrial applications including heavy-duty applications where high unit pressures or shock loads are present.