Product Data Sheet
Spheerol EPL Range
Bearing grease
Description
Castrol Spheerol™ 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 00 semi-fluid grease suitable for centralised 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.
Advantages
High mechanical stability – the grease keeps its consistency in service ensuring long lubricant life
Good adhesion – continuous lubrication and reduced consumption as film stays between lubricated surfaces
Good water resistance – the grease film remains on the surface even in the presence of water
Resistant to copper and steel corrosion – helps prevent rust and oxidation on metal surfaces
Excellent EP and anti-wear properties – protects equipment against extreme loading and helps minimise bearing
component wear
Subject to usual manufacturing tolerances.
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Typical Physical Characteristics
Name Method Units EPL 0 EPL 1 EPL 2
Amber to Amber to Amber to
Appearance Visual -
Brown Brown Browb
Thickener type - - Lithium Lithium Lithium
Base oil - - Mineral oil Mineral oil Mineral oil
ISO 2137 / ASTM
Consistency NLGI Grade 0 1 2
D217
ASTM D4052 /
Density @ 20°C kg/m3 0.89 0.895 0.9
DIN 5175D
ISO 2137 / ASTM
Worked Penetration (60 strokes @ 25°C) 0.1 mm 355-385 310-340 265-295
D217
ISO 2176 / ASTM
Dropping point °C 170 195 200
D566
ISO 3104 / ASTM
Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C mm 2/s 150-200 150-200 150-200
D445
Rust Test (distilled water) ASTM D1743 Pass Pass Pass Pass
Copper Corrosion (25 hrs, 100°C) ASTM D4048 Rating 1b 1b 1b
Four Ball Wear test - Wear Scar Diameter ISO 51350 /
mm 0.45 0.45 0.45
(40 kgf / 75°C / 1200 rpm / 1 hr) ASTM D226
ISO 11008 /
Four Ball Weld Load test - Weld Point kgf 200 250 250
ASTM D2596
ISO 11009 /
Water Wash-out @ 79°C % wt loss - 7 3.5
ASTM D1264
Oxidation Stability - Rotating Pressure ASTM D942 / pressure
6 6 6
Vessel test aster 100 hrs DIN 51808 drop psi
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.
Additional Information
In 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.
Spheerol EPL Range
25 Jun 2014
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