CASTROL TRIBOL GR SW 460-1
Castrol Tribol™ GR SW 460-1 is a lithium complex-based grease containing a synthetic base fluid working in combination with Castrol’s unique MicroFlux Trans – Plastic Deformation (MFT-PD) additive technology.
The wax-free nature of the synthetic base oil and the low coefficient of friction provide excellent low-temperature pumpability as well as very low starting and running torque. It can also offer the potential for energy savings and can reduce operating temperatures in the load zone of rolling and sliding element bearings. The lithium complex thickener gives excellent adhesion, structural stability, sealing effects and water resistance.
Primarily intended for a wide variety of applications at extremes of temperature, the grease also has a high level of chemical stability and provides excellent protection against wear, rust and corrosion.
Application
Tribol GR SW 460-1 is recommended for tough industrial applications, especially as encountered in wind turbine main bearings, pitch and yaw bearings. It gives outstanding bearing protection under high loads at low to moderate speeds and in applications where water resistance is critical.
A very important feature is to help to reduce wear from static vibration known as false brinelling and from sliding motion due to axial thrust. These are the most prominent failure modes in wind turbine main bearings.
Advantages
- Reduced downtime and maintenance costs because of reduced wear, rust and corrosion.
- Reduced bearing failures on account of better wear control from axial thrust.
- Reduced pitting risk due to low coefficient of friction
- Reduced wear from static vibration (false brinelling)
- Outstanding high and low temperature performance.
- Extended service life with longer intervals between re-lubrication.
- Reduced energy consumption due to low friction coefficient.
