Multipurpose Grease NLGI-2 Detail

Specificications

NLGI:    2

Test Method Test Description Test Limits
ASTM D-217 Penetration Worked at 25 °C: 250 - 300
ASTM D-972 Evaporation Loss at 99 °C %wt 10.0 Max
ASTM D-1742 Oil Separation by air Pressure Method 6.0 Max
ASTM D-566 Dropping Point °C 180 Min
ASTM D-942 Oxidation Stability pressure drop after 100 Hrs 10.0 Max
ASTM D-4048 Corrosiveness to Copper
a   Condition to Copper Strip
b   Copper Strip Rating
No etching or pitting
1b Max
ASTM D-1831 Roll Stability
Penetration after Test (Variation from Originial work penetration
+60 to -25
ASTM D-217 Water Stability
Variation of Penetration from Work Penetration of Originial Grease
+60 to -25
Low Temperature Pumping Properties at -18 °C Pass
ASTM D-2266 Water Preventive Characteristics Avg. scar Dia mm 0.70 Max
ASTM D-1743 Rust Preventive Properties (Outer Race Only) ASTM Rating Pass
ASTM D-3340 Determination of Lithium in Lubricating Grease by Flame Photometer Lithium
IP-134 Foreign Particles per ml
a   25 um or above
b   75 um or above
c   125 um or above

7500 Max
1600 Max
Nil

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials

NLGI: National Lubricating Grease Institute

Specifications & Properties

Test Method

Specificications

NLGI:    2

Test Method Test Description Test Limits
ASTM D-217 Penetration Worked at 25 °C: 250 - 300
ASTM D-972 Evaporation Loss at 99 °C %wt 10.0 Max
ASTM D-1742 Oil Separation by air Pressure Method 6.0 Max
ASTM D-566 Dropping Point °C 180 Min
ASTM D-942 Oxidation Stability pressure drop after 100 Hrs 10.0 Max
ASTM D-4048 Corrosiveness to Copper
a   Condition to Copper Strip
b   Copper Strip Rating
No etching or pitting
1b Max
ASTM D-1831 Roll Stability
Penetration after Test (Variation from Originial work penetration
+60 to -25
ASTM D-217 Water Stability
Variation of Penetration from Work Penetration of Originial Grease
+60 to -25
Low Temperature Pumping Properties at -18 °C Pass
ASTM D-2266 Water Preventive Characteristics Avg. scar Dia mm 0.70 Max
ASTM D-1743 Rust Preventive Properties (Outer Race Only) ASTM Rating Pass
ASTM D-3340 Determination of Lithium in Lubricating Grease by Flame Photometer Lithium
IP-134 Foreign Particles per ml
a   25 um or above
b   75 um or above
c   125 um or above

7500 Max
1600 Max
Nil

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials

NLGI: National Lubricating Grease Institute