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Application A Caterpillar Special Purpose Grease (SPG) is designed to provide excellent lubrication of Caterpillar ball and roller bearings operating over a broad temperature range. It is particularly outstanding at high speeds (10,000 rpm and greater) and high temperatures 150C (300F) or higher, and under moist conditions, especially where there is a possibility of salt water entering the bearings. SPG performs satisfactorily in bearings in temperatures as low as -30C (-22F). The outstanding performance of the grease is due, to a large extent, to the synthetic thickener and to the corrosion inhibitors used in its formulation. Caterpillar SPG will outperform most other greases in the following applications:
Recommended use
Recommended for Caterpillar high temperature antifriction bearings in such applications as electric motors, alternators, fan drives, starters and generators.
Bearings on air conditioning units in homes and other buildings. Unsealed electric motor bearings operating under moist conditions.
It can also be used in automotive and industrial applications, particularly where equipment is operated intermittently in severe conditions.
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Polyurea, an ashless organic compound 7.5% 110 90
243C (470 F) 3,000 (heat treated bearings) 500 -30C (-22F) to 175C (347F) smooth, buttery blue-green
Although laboratory data indicates that this grease is compatible with sodium and lithium greases when mixed, under actual performance conditions they may not be compatible. Rust Test (ASTM D1743) Rust Test (salt water)** Passed Passed
24 hrs @ 25C (77F) (ASTM D1742) 30 hrs @ 100C (212F) (*FTM321) Penetration after 100,000 strokes (ASTM D217) 6 mos. @ 37.8C (100F) Worked Penetration (ASTM D217)
Work Stability: Storage Stability: Miscellaneous Properties: Penetration: (ASTM D217) mm 60 Strokes Copper Corrosion: (*FTM5309) Dirt Count, Particles/CC: (*FTM3305)
Undisturbed Worked
560 140 35 0 9
** ASTM D1743 procedure except for the use of 5% synthetic sea water (ASTM D665) and 95% distilled water, storing bearings one day at 52 (125F). NOTE: The values shown are typical values and should not be used as quality control parameters to either accept or reject product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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