Product Data Sheet
Spheerol™ EPL Range
Bearing grease
Description
Castrol Spheerol™ EPL is a range of greases which comprises lithium based products, containing highly
refined mineral oils, 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 comprises general purpose greases designed for plant wide lubrication. The
range extends from a NLGI 3 for general purpose bearing lubrication to a NLGI 00 (see separate data
sheet) 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.
The stiffer consistency afforded by an NLGI 3 grade 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.
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
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Typical Characteristics
Name Method Units EPL 0 EPL 1 EPL 2 EPL 3
Amber Amber Amber Amber
Appearance Visual - to to to to
Brown Brown Brown Brown
Thickener type - - Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium
Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral
Base oil - -
oil oil oil oil
ASTM NLGI
Consistency 0 1 2 3
D217 Grade
Worked Penetration (60 strokes @ ASTM 355- 310- 265- 220-
0.1 mm
25°C / 77°F) D217 385 340 295 250
160/ 190/ 190/ 190/
Dropping point IP 396 °C/°F
320 374 374 374
ASTM 150- 150- 150- 150-
Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C / 104°F mm²/s
D445 200 200 200 200
Anti Rust Performance (Emcor) IP 220 Rating 0/0 max 0/0 max 0/0 max 0/0 max
Copper corrosion, 24 hours @ ASTM
Rating 1b max 1b max 1b max 1b max
100˚C D4048
Four Ball Wear test - Wear Scar
ASTM
Diameter (40 kgf / 75°C / 1200 rpm mm 1 max 1 max 1 max 1 max
D2266
/ 1 hr)
Four Ball Weld Load test - Weld ASTM
kgf 250 min 250 min 250 min 250 min
Point D2596
Water Wash-out, 1 hour @ 79°C / ASTM
% wt - 10 max 10 max 10 max
175°F D1264
Oil separation, 168 hours@40˚C
IP121 % wt 10 max 10 max 6 max 6 max
(%)
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
09 Dec 2015
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