| Parameter | Typical Value | Test Method | |-----------|---------------|--------------| | | 3 | ASTM D217 | | Thickener Type | Lithium hydroxystearate | - | | Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C | 100 – 130 mm²/s (cSt) | ASTM D445 | | Base Oil Viscosity @ 100°C | 11 – 12 mm²/s (cSt) | ASTM D445 | | Dropping Point | > 190°C (374°F) | ASTM D566 | | Worked Penetration @ 25°C (60 strokes) | 220 – 250 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D217 | | Unworked Penetration | 230 – 260 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D217 | | Roll Stability (penetration change after 72h) | Max +30 points | ASTM D1831 | | Water Washout @ 79°C | < 5% weight loss | ASTM D1264 | | Copper Corrosion (24h @ 100°C) | 1b (slight tarnish) | ASTM D4048 | | Rust Prevention (SKF EMCOR test) | Pass – Rating 0,0 | ASTM D6138 | | Oil Separation (7 days @ 40°C) | < 5% | ASTM D1742 | | Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +130°C (-4°F to +266°F) Intermittent peaks up to +150°C | - | | Four-Ball Weld Load (scar diameter) | > 300 kg | ASTM D2596 | | Four-Ball Wear Scar (1h @ 40kg) | < 0.5 mm | ASTM D2266 |
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