RESISTANCE TO WATER WASHOUT AND WATER SPRAY-OFF

Many bearing applications in industry, mining, construction, farming, etc. are

constantly exposed to copious amounts of water, (oftentimes water spraying onto the

bearing at high pressure). Unless a grease has the ability to resist softening and/or

emulsification with water it will washout of the bearing. Once the grease has been

removed from the bearing due to water washout, this results in:

Loss of the grease’s ability to act as a seal against contaminants.

Rusting and corrosion of critical moving parts.

Enhanced oxidation of the lubricant.

Increased wear.

Increased grease consumption.

Reduced bearing life.

Schaeffer Mfg’s Aluminum Complex Base and Bentone Base Greases exhibit very

good to excellent resistance to water wash-out and water spray-off. This is due to the

ability of the Aluminum Base Greases to moderately harden in consistency when

worked in the presence of moisture and the use of a advanced structure modifying

additive system in the formulation of all of the Schaeffer Mfg greases. This very good

to excellent resistance to water wash-out and water spray-off results in:

Increased protection against rusting and corrosion of critical moving parts.

Resistance to emulsification and absorption of moisture

Increased oxidation inhibition.

Increased antiwear protection.

Reduced grease consumption.

Increased bearing life.

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RESISTANCE TO WATER WASHOUT AND WATER SPRAY-OFF

Many bearing applications in industry, mining, construction, farming, etc. are

constantly exposed to copious amounts of water, (oftentimes water spraying onto the

bearing at high pressure). Unless a grease has the ability to resist softening and/or

emulsification with water it will washout of the bearing. Once the grease has been

removed from the bearing due to water washout, this results in:

Loss of the grease’s ability to act as a seal against contaminants.

Rusting and corrosion of critical moving parts.

Enhanced oxidation of the lubricant.

Increased wear.

Increased grease consumption.

Reduced bearing life.

Schaeffer Mfg’s Aluminum Complex Base and Bentone Base Greases exhibit very

good to excellent resistance to water wash-out and water spray-off. This is due to the

ability of the Aluminum Base Greases to moderately harden in consistency when

worked in the presence of moisture and the use of a advanced structure modifying

additive system in the formulation of all of the Schaeffer Mfg greases. This very good

to excellent resistance to water wash-out and water spray-off results in:

Increased protection against rusting and corrosion of critical moving parts.

Resistance to emulsification and absorption of moisture

Increased oxidation inhibition.

Increased antiwear protection.

Reduced grease consumption.

Increased bearing life.