Case Study: Clay Grease for Steel Mill Roll Neck Bearings

CP-250A organoclay delivered an NLGI Grade 2 clay-based grease with dropping point exceeding 260°C, meeting the thermal demands of steel mill roll neck bearings operating at 180–220°C continuous service temperature.

The Challenge

A lubricant manufacturer required a high-temperature grease for steel mill continuous casting machine roll neck bearings. Existing lithium complex greases were failing at service temperatures of 180–220°C, leading to bearing failure and unplanned maintenance shutdowns.

Formulation with CP-250A

ComponentContent
CP-250A organoclay12%
Mineral base oil (ISO VG 460)82%
Propylene carbonate (activator)0.4%
Water (activation aid)0.2%
Antioxidant + EP additives5.4%

Results

PropertySpecificationAchieved
NLGI Grade22 (worked penetration: 281)
Dropping point>250°C>260°C (no drop)
Water washout (ASTM D1264, 79°C)<10%3.8%
Oxidation stability (ASTM D942, 100h)<5 psi drop2.1 psi drop
Field bearing life vs Li-complex+40% extension

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