What does EP2 mean in grease?

What does EP2 mean in grease?

Extreme Pressure
This tells us two things, EP 2 grease is a NLGI Grade 2 and it is fortified with Extreme Pressure (EP) additives. This tells us nothing else about the thickener type, base oil type or viscosity of the base oil. The correct NLGI grade is an important consideration because not all grease applications are the same.

What type of grease is EP2?

general purpose lithium hydroxystearate grease
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 grease OK for wheel bearings?

This type of grease also aids demanding applications by preventing leakage and meltdown. These properties make it great for high stress applications common in trucks. It is also great for the wheel bearings of conventional and disc brakes where conventional grease can and will usually melt.

What does EP grease stand for?

extreme pressure
The term EP refers to extreme pressure, which means the grease is formulated with additives that increase its load carrying capacity.

Where do I use EP2 grease?

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 is the difference between EP and EP2 grease?

Mobilux EP 0 and 1 are suitable for centralised systems. Mobilux EP 2 are general-purpose greases. The recommended operating temperature range is from -20ºC to 130ºC, but they may be used at higher temperatures if the lubrication frequency is increased accordingly.

Is EP2 grease lithium based?

One type of lubricant grease used in automobiles is EP2 lithium grease. What is it? It is a general purpose lithium-soap thickened grease for extreme pressures.

What does EP2 stand for?

EP2

What is lithium EP2 grease used for?

A premium quality EP2 multi-purpose grease for use in all anti-friction and plain bearings subjected to high load conditions. Used extensively for applications throughout industry and the automotive sector.

What is the difference between EP and ep2 grease?

What is the longest lasting grease?

Lithium grease is a multipurpose grease known for its durability, high viscosity, and stability. It is designed to provide long-lasting protection against oxidation, corrosion, extreme temperatures, and wear and tear.

What is EP grease best used for?

EP grease is a grease designed for extreme pressure. Putting AP or MP grease in situations where the grease will be put under such high pressures may cause more wear to the machinery in the long run. However, EP grease can be used almost anywhere that AP or MP grease would be needed.

Does the color of grease mean anything?

One thing we are sure of, however – color does not denote a particular type of grease, whether it is red, green, blue or yellow. The color is simply a dye added by manufacturers for marketing purposes, to more easily distinguish the different greases in their product lines.

Is blue grease better than red?

Although there is no hard and fast rule, red could be indicative of grease for high temperatures, blue for cold temperatures and green for environment friendliness.

Which Colour grease is best?

Dark blue – typically for multipurpose greases made from conventional oil base stocks. Red – mostly for multipurpose synthetic greases. Grey – for those containing moly for many off-road equipment specifications, and. White or undyed greases – typically used in paper machines or food-grade applications.

Does the Colour of grease matter?

While operators tend to associate the grease they use with a color, like deep red or bright blue. As described in the video from Mobil below, the color of the grease does not change the performance characteristics and it is only the manufacturer who determines what color their grease is.