Whitmore’s Envirolube XE is a proven, robust open gear lubricant used primarily on Ball Mills and Kilns. It is free of heavy metals and asphalt. Instead of asphalt, Envirolube XE contains a blend of high viscosity petroleum distillate, synthetic polymer and resins. The advantage over asphalt is that the spent lubricant does not harden over time. This greatly simplifies cleanup.
Envirolube XE creates an effective layer of chemical and physical protection that prevents scuffing and pitting. The two opposing gears experience high load, but are prevented from damaging each other. Instead, the pressure causes the high points to yield, and they are compressed. The end result is radical improvement in surface smoothness. This process has been seen on both new and previously damaged gears. Smooth contacting surfaces are achieved without the use of a separate running-in product.
Ideally, Envirolube should be sprayed intermittently onto the gears. This allows for partial evaporation of the solvent, resulting in a dramatic increase in the viscosity of the lubricant on the gears. For large, heavily loaded Ball Mill gears a lubrication frequency of 15 to 20 minutes is normal.
BENEFITS:
- WEAR PROTECTION, SURFACE SMOOTHING – extends gear life and reduces operating expenses. The need for special running-in compounds is eliminated.
- GEAR INSPECTION – The brown coating is visible on the gear, but is transparent enough to allow for gear inspection using a strobe light.
- EASY CLEANUP – The non-asphaltic base remains soft. It flows readily from the gear guard and is easily removed.
APPLICATIONS:
Use on heavily loaded open gears such as Ball Mills and Kilns. The Medium and Heavy grades meet the specifications of Falk, FL Smidth and Metso Minerals.
All grades are suitable for use in automatic lubrication systems using either drip tubes or spray nozzles. It is also suitable for use in airless spray systems.
Size and Type Container: Drum
Weight: 441 LBS
