Texaco Molytex EP Grease

Molytex EP greases are Texaco's multipurpose lithium extreme pressure (EP) greases containing molybdenum disulfide (moly).  They are primarily intended for construction, mining and agricultural equipment applications. Molytex EP 2 also meets the requirements of ASTM D 4950 Service Classification LB for automotive service.

Product Application

Construction, mining and agricultural applications for Molytex EP greases include virtually all points of grease lubrication found on dozers, scrapers, earthmovers, cranes, backhoes, shovels, rollers, tractors, combines, and cotton pickers.  These lubrication points include all types of anti-friction bearing arrangements from pain sleeve-type to rolling element bearings, as well as bushings and other sliding surface or pivot points.  Molytex EP has been successfully used in constant velocity joints (CV-joint) in front wheel drive automobiles, universal joints (U-joints) and for chassis lubrication.  The presence of moly provides added shock loading protection.  Molytex EP greases are formulated to perform well in conditions of high loads and temperature extremes. Additionally, Molytex EP greases provide excellent resistance to rust and corrosion and are resistant to water washout.

Product Description and Features

Molytex EP greases are lithium soap thickened greases containing a special EP additive package and 3% molybdenum disulfide.  Molytex EP greases provide protection against shock loading and corrosion.  Molytex EP 0 is recommended for those applications where very cold weather and/or long lubricant feed lines are a problem.

The presence of moly provides an extra measure of protection in shock loading situations which are very common in both construction and agricultural usage.  During heavy shock loading the lubricant film between metal surfaces can be temporarily ruptured or squeezed out.  By using a moly grease, a film remains to prevent metal-tometal contact which could cause equipment damage.  The presence of moly is also valuable in dirty environments or when proper re-greasing intervals are not followed.  Some moly tends to stay in place and protect metal surfaces even when not enough grease is used.

Benef its

In service Molytex EP greases provide:

• Excellent heavy and shock load protection
• Resistance to water washout
• Wide range of applications
• Good low temperature pumpability & Excellent rust and corrosion protection