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MOLYKOTE® BR 2

MOLYKOTE® BR 2

MOLYKOTE® BR 2

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: MOLYKOTE® BR 2 plus is a high-performance grease designed for metal-to-metal combinations with slow to fast movements, particularly under medium to high loads. It is suitable for roller bearings, plain bearings, sliding guides, roller guides, ball-and-socket joints, splined shafts, and threaded spindles.
Specifications:
  • Color: Black
  • NLGI consistency class: 2
  • Worked penetration: 265-295 mm/10
  • Density at 20°C: 0.89 g/ml
  • Base oil viscosity at 40°C: 114 mm²/s
  • Service temperature: -30 to +130°C, up to +150°C for short periods
  • Drop point: >=175°C
Performance Characteristics:
  • High load-carrying capacity
  • Good oxidation resistance
  • Emergency running properties with solid lubricants and EP additives
  • Good protection against scaring and fretting corrosion
  • Good water washout and corrosion resistance
Composition: The grease is composed of mineral oil, lithium soap, solid lubricants, EP additives, and corrosion inhibitors.
Application Instructions: Clean contact points and apply using a brush, spatula, grease-gun, or automatic lubricating device. It is suitable for central lubricating systems.
Storage and Packaging: Store at or below 20°C in original unopened containers for a usable life of 60 months. Available in various standard container sizes.
Limitations: Not suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Safety and Handling: Consult product and safety data sheets before handling. Safety data sheets are available from Dow Corning representatives.
Warranty Information: Dow Corning warrants that the product meets sales specifications at the time of shipment. The exclusive remedy is a refund or replacement. No other warranties are implied.
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MOLYKOTE® BR 2-1

Product Information Specialty Lubricants MOLYKOTE® BR 2 plus High Performance Grease FEATURES • High load carrying capacity • Suitable for long-term lubrication • Good oxidation resistance • Emergency running properties, i.e. in the case of mixed friction providing of wear protection by solid lubricants and EP additives • Good protection against scaring (false Brinelling) • Good water washout resistance High performance grease with solid lubricants for metal/metal combinations involving slow to fast movements, particularly with medium to high loads APPLICATION • Used successfully on roller bearings, plain bearings, sliding guides, roller guides, ball-and-socket joints, splined shafts and threaded spindles. TYPICAL PROPERTIES Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales representative prior to writing specifications on this product. Standard • Good corrosion protection • Good protection against fretting corrosion COMPOSITION • • • • • Mineral oil Lithium soap Solid lubricants EP additive Corrosion inhibitor Test Unit Color Result Black Consistency, density, viscosity DIN 51 818 ISO 2137 ISO 2811 DIN 51 562 NLGI consistency class Worked penetration Density at 20°C Base oil viscosity at 40°C¹ mm/10 g/ml mm²/s 2 265-295 0.89 114 Temperature Service temperature Drop point Low temperature torque test at -20°C °C -30 to +130, +150 for short periods >=175 Initial break-away torque Torque after 20 minutes running time ISO 2176 ASTMD-1478-80 °C Nm Nm 151 59 Load-carrying capacity, wear protection, service life Four-ball tester (VKA) DIN 51 350 pt.4 Weld load DIN 51 350 pt.5 Wear scar under 800N load Almen-Wieland machine OK load Frictional force with OK load DIN 51821-02-A FAG rolling element bearing tester equipment, FE 9, 4500/6000-130, F‡} N mm 3600 0.8 N N h 15,500 3150 40 mm/min 450,000 Speed DN value² Resistance DIN 51 808 Oxidation resistance, pressure drop 100h, bar 99°C 0.1 Corrosion protection DIN 51 802 SKF-Emcor method 0

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MOLYKOTE® BR 2-2

TYPICAL PROPERTIES (continued) Standard Test Unit Result % 3.8 Oil separation - evaporation DIN 51 817 Oil separation, 7 days, 40°C 1. Calculated viscosity value of base oil mixture. 2. DN values are calculated approximations and will vary widely with temperature, load and bearing type. HOW TO USE How to apply Clean points of contact. Apply in same way as lubricating greases, using brush, spatula, grease-gun or automatic lubricating device. Suitable for delivery by central lubricating system. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED. BEFORE HANDLING,...

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