Extreme-Lift EL-10™ Grease

Calcium Sulfonate Complex Grease for Heavy Loads, Water Resistance, and Corrosion Protection

 
 

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ is an NLGI Grade 2 extreme-pressure (EP) grease formulated with a calcium sulfonate complex thickener. Designed for demanding equipment applications, it provides outstanding load-carrying performance, exceptional resistance to water washout, and corrosion protection.

Unlike greases that depend primarily on added extreme-pressure agents, calcium sulfonate complex greases possess inherent EP and antiwear properties. EL-10 combines these characteristics with excellent water resistance and high-temperature stability to deliver reliable lubrication and protection in demanding operating environments.

Engineered for mining, construction, agriculture, industrial machinery, and off-road equipment, Extreme-Lift EL-10™ delivers dependable lubrication in applications exposed to heavy loads, water, and severe operating conditions.

 
 
 
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Key Features & Benefits

  • Extreme-Pressure Protection: Maintains lubrication under heavy loads and high contact pressures.

  • Water Washout Resistance: Resists displacement by water, helping grease remain in place in wet operating environments.

  • Corrosion Protection: Protects metal surfaces against rust and corrosion.

  • High-Temperature Capability: Calcium sulfonate complex thickener provides thermal stability, with a dropping point above 500°F (260°C).

  • Wear Protection: Reduces friction and wear that can contribute to premature equipment failures and unplanned maintenance.

  • Long-Lasting Lubrication: Designed for demanding service conditions where grease retention and durability are important.

  • Improves Equipment Reliability: Reduces operating temperatures, extends component life, and decreases maintenance, downtime and related expenses.

  • Multipurpose Applications: Suitable for a variety of industrial and heavy-equipment lubrication points where an NLGI Grade 2 EP grease is specified.

 
 

How Extreme-Lift EL-10™ Grease Protects

Extreme-Pressure and Heavy-Load Protection

Heavy equipment and industrial machinery frequently operate under sustained loads, sudden impact forces, and repetitive mechanical stress. These conditions create high contact pressures that challenge the protective lubricant film.

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ is a calcium sulfonate complex grease with excellent inherent extreme-pressure and antiwear performance. These properties help protect heavily loaded bearings, pins, bushings, and other lubricated surfaces against friction and wear in demanding applications.

Exceptional Resistance to Water Washout

Water exposure can wash grease away from lubricated surfaces, reducing protection against friction, wear, and corrosion. This can be problematic for equipment operating outdoors, in wet environments, or where frequent washdowns are necessary.

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ is formulated to resist water washout and maintain lubrication under these conditions. Its typical washout percent is just 1.0% loss at 79°C (175°F), demonstrating excellent resistance to water washout.

Combined with the corrosion-resistant properties of calcium sulfonate complex technology, EL-10 provides protection for machinery exposed to rain, water spray, and other challenging operating environments.

Corrosion Protection

Water, humidity, and environmental contaminants can contribute to rust and corrosion on metal surfaces, especially when equipment operates outdoors or experiences intermittent use.

Calcium sulfonate complex greases possess inherent corrosion-resistant properties. Extreme-Lift EL-10™ helps shield lubricated metal surfaces from environmental exposure while maintaining a protective grease film that reduces friction and wear.

High Thermal Stability

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ has a dropping point above 500°F (260°C), reflecting the high-temperature stability of its calcium sulfonate complex thickener.

The dropping point is the temperature at which grease begins to transition from a semisolid to a liquid under a specified laboratory test. Actual operating limits depend on the complete grease formulation, equipment requirements, operating speed, load, and relubrication conditions.

 
 

Recommended Uses

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ is designed for industrial, mining, construction, agricultural, heavy equipment, and off-road applications that call for extreme-pressure performance, resistance to water washout, and corrosion protection. Typical applications include:

  • Heavy-duty bearings

  • Pins and bushings

  • Conveyors and industrial machinery

  • Agricultural equipment

  • Construction and earthmoving equipment

  • Mining and off-road machinery

  • Pumps and other grease-lubricated equipment

Always follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for grease consistency, performance specifications, operating temperature, and relubrication intervals.

Directions for Use

Apply Extreme-Lift EL-10™ according to the equipment manufacturer's lubrication instructions, including grease amount, application method, and recommended relubrication intervals.

When servicing bearings or other grease-lubricated components, use appropriate maintenance procedures to prevent contamination and avoid overgreasing.

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Grease Compatibility When Changing Lubricants

Extreme-Lift EL-10™ uses a calcium sulfonate complex thickener, which may not be compatible with the grease currently in service.

Mixing incompatible greases can affect consistency, mechanical stability, and lubrication performance. Before switching, identify the existing grease and consult the equipment manufacturer or lubricant supplier to determine whether purging or cleaning is necessary.

For more information, see our Grease Compatibility Guide.

Technical Data

  • Appearance:  Dark/greenish, semi-solid

  • NLGI Grade: 2

  • Thickener Type: Calcium sulfonate complex

  • Dropping Point:   > 500°F (260°C) ASTM D566

  • Timken OK Load, lbs. min.:  60 ASTM D2509

  • Four-Ball Wear Scar, mm: 0.50 ASTM D2266

  • Four-Ball EP Weld Point, load kg: 500+ ASTM D2596

  • Water Washout, % Loss @ 79°C: 1.0 ASTM D1264

These properties are typical values and do not constitute a product specification.