Description
LGTE 2 is a grease based on biodegradable esters and an anhydrous calcium thickener for continuous-flow lubrication systems. This grease is environmentally friendly and Ecolabel-certified, making it ideal for lubricating marine equipment, such as cables.
Technical characteristics and advantages
- Classified as a biodegradable lubricant for flow-through lubrication systems (TLL) according to Ecolabel certification
- Environmentally friendly lubricant in accordance with the Vessel General Permit 2013 Directive
- Excellent pumpability at low and medium temperatures
- Excellent adhesive properties
- Excellent water resistance
- High load capacity
Application areas
- Cables
- Marine equipment
- Construction equipment
- Forestry and agricultural machinery
- Heavy off-road equipment
- Bearings and plain bushings
| Pack size | Designation |
| 18 kg can | LGTE 2/18 |
| Designation | LGTE 2/(pack size) | |
| DIN 51825 code | KPE2G-40 | |
| NLGI consistency class | 2 | |
| Thickener | Anhydrous calcium | |
| Color | Yellow | |
| Base oil type | Ester | |
| Operating temperature range | –40 to +100 °C (–40 to +212 °F) | |
| Dropping point DIN ISO 2176 | >140 °C (>84 °F) | |
| Base oil viscosity | 40 °C, mm2/s | 500 |
| 100 °C, mm2/s | 50 | |
| Oil separation | IP 121 | 1-3 |
| Penetration DIN ISO 2137 | 60 strokes, 10-1 mm | 265–295 |
| 100,000 strokes, 10-1 mm | +35 max. | |
| Corrosion protection | SKF Emcor – standard ISO 11007 | 0–0 |
| SKF Emcor – water washout test | 0–1 | |
| SKF Emcor – salt water test (0.5% NaCl) | <2-2 | |
| Copper corrosion | DIN 51 811, 100 °C | 2 max. |
| Water resistance | DIN 51 807/1, 3 hrs at 90 °C | 1 max. |
| Water wash-out test, ISO 11009 | <5% | |
| Flow pressure | DIN 51805-2 | <1,400 at -40 °C |
| EP performance | Wear scar DIN 51350/5, 1 400 N, mm | 2 max. |
| 4-ball test, welding load DIN 51350/4, N | 3,200 min. | |
| Biodegradability | Ecolabel certification | SE/027/008 |
| Biodegradability OECD 301B | >60% | |
| These characteristics represent typical values. | ||
