Low-odor and high extreme pressure lubricating grease additive package (specially for mines) UNP G8002

Description

The Low-Odor and High Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Additive Package UNP G8002 is a specialized additive blend designed to be incorporated into base oils and thickeners to formulate high-performance lubricating greases tailored for mining applications. UNP G8002 is engineered to enhance greases with exceptional extreme pressure (EP) properties while minimizing odor—a critical consideration in the confined, poorly ventilated environments typical of underground mines. This package would improve the grease's ability to protect heavily loaded equipment under harsh conditions, such as high pressure, shock loads, and potential water exposure, while ensuring worker comfort and safety through reduced odor emissions. 

Features of Low-Odor and High Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Additive Package (Specially for Mines) UNP G8002

High Extreme Pressure (EP) Performance: Contains robust EP additives (e.g., sulfur-phosphorus compounds or alternatives like bismuth carboxylates) to form a sacrificial layer on metal surfaces, preventing wear and welding under extreme loads and shock conditions.

Low Odor: Utilizes advanced, light-colored, or low-sulfur additives (e.g., sulfurized esters with reduced volatility) to minimize pungent smells, improving air quality in mines.

Anti-Wear Protection: Incorporates additives to reduce friction and wear on components like gears and bearings, extending equipment life in abrasive mining environments.

Water Resistance: Enhances grease's ability to resist washout or emulsification in wet conditions, common in underground mines with water ingress.

Corrosion Inhibition: Includes rust inhibitors to protect metal surfaces from moisture and corrosive mine water, which may contain salts or acids.

Thermal Stability: Maintains performance at moderate to high temperatures (e.g., up to 150℃–200℃), resisting breakdown under heat from heavy machinery.

Oxidation Resistance: Features antioxidants to prevent grease degradation, ensuring long-term reliability in continuous-use mining equipment.

Mechanical Stability: Retains consistency (e.g., NLGI Grade 2) under shear, preventing softening or leakage in high-pressure applications.

These features make UNP G8002 ideal for formulating greases that balance extreme performance with environmental and safety considerations in mining.

Applications of Low-Odor and High Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Additive Package (Specially for Mines) UNP G8002

UNP G8002 is tailored for mining environments, where equipment faces intense mechanical stress and harsh conditions.

Mining Equipment Bearings: Lubricating heavily loaded bearings in crushers, conveyors, and drilling rigs, where shock loads are frequent.

Gears in Mining Machinery: Open or enclosed gears in haul trucks, excavators, and grinding mills, requiring EP protection under high pressure.

Underground Mining Tools: Hydraulic hammers, chisels, and other impact tools needing grease that withstands extreme pressure and water exposure.

Conveyor Systems: Roller bearings and chains in underground or surface conveyors, often exposed to dust, water, and heavy loads.

Shaft and Pin Joints: Pivot points and linkages in draglines, shovels, or loaders operating in abrasive, wet conditions.

General Mine Maintenance: Multipurpose use in areas where a single grease must handle diverse equipment under extreme conditions, with low odor improving worker comfort.

Its focus on mining suggests compatibility with equipment from brands like Caterpillar, Komatsu, or Sandvik, commonly used in the industry.

How to Select a Low-Odor and High Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Additive Package (Specially for Mines)?

Selecting an additive package like UNP G8002 for mining grease involves evaluating its suitability for your specific needs.

Operating Conditions: Assess the maximum loads, shock frequency, and temperatures in your mining equipment (e.g., bearings at 150℃ or gears under 50,000 psi). Choose a package with EP and thermal stability exceeding these limits by a safety margin (e.g., 20℃ above max temperature).

Odor Sensitivity: In confined mine spaces, prioritize low-odor formulations. Confirm the package uses low-volatility or light-colored additives to reduce sulfurous smells, critical for worker health and compliance with ventilation standards.

Environmental Exposure: Evaluate water, dust, and corrosive elements (e.g., acidic mine water). Select a package with strong water resistance and corrosion protection, validated by tests like ASTM D1264 (water washout).

EP Performance: Check EP capabilities via metrics like the Four-Ball EP Test (e.g., weld point >400 kg) or Timken OK Load to ensure it handles mining's extreme pressures without compromising gears or bearings.

Thickener and Base Oil Compatibility: Ensure the additive integrates with your chosen thickener (e.g., lithium complex for durability) and base oil (e.g., mineral or synthetic for temperature range) to achieve the desired NLGI grade (typically 1–2 for mines).

Wear Protection: Confirm anti-wear additives reduce abrasion from mine dust, critical for long-term equipment reliability.

Regulatory and Safety Needs: Verify compliance with mine safety standards (e.g., MSHA in the U.S.) and worker health guidelines, favoring low-odor, non-toxic formulations.

Cost vs. Downtime: Balance the additive's cost against its ability to extend equipment life and reduce maintenance in harsh mining conditions—high-EP greases can lower total operational costs.

Techspecs

Appearance:Light Brown, clear Liquid

Composition:Combination of phosphorus-sulphur compounds with oxidation and corrosion inhibitors etc. additives

Sulfur:32%,wt

Phosphorus:0.5%,wt

Nitrogen:0.5%,wt

Viscosity,40℃, mm²/s:60

Density,20℃, kg/m³:1000