Lubrication Engineers highlights Pyroshield® Syn Kiln Lubricant for heavy-duty cement industry applications

The lubricant’s unique composition, featuring fine graphite and Almasol® solid additives, provides high load-carrying capacity and prevents metal-to-metal contact, ensuring optimal protection for cement kiln and ball mill equipment.

Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant boasts high film strength, enabling it to withstand high-load and heavy-shock applications even at elevated temperatures typical in cement kilns and ball mills. Its impressive temperature reduction capability of 5 – 15% improves gear efficiency and extends equipment life, while the 95 lb Timken OK load rating ensures reliable performance under extreme pressure conditions. The lead-free composition allows for disposal like standard petroleum oils without special handling, making it an environmentally responsible choice for cement manufacturers seeking sustainable solutions.

The lubricant is suitable for versatile application methods, permitting manual or automatic spray system application without equipment shutdown, crucial for maintaining continuous cement production. Users can expect a significant 25 – 50% reduction in lubricant consumption, leading to lower operational costs and reduced maintenance requirements for cement plant machinery. The proprietary Almasol additive offers remarkable temperature resistance up to 1900°F, maintaining protection even in extreme heat conditions, while meeting multiple industry standards including ANSI/AGMA 9005 – EO2 and cement equipment manufacturer requirements.

With a high viscosity index of 208, Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant maintains consistency across wide temperature ranges, providing superior rust and corrosion protection as evidenced by passing both freshwater and seawater rust tests, essential for cement production equipment exposed to harsh environments. The lubricant’s high Four-Ball EP Weld Point of 400 kgf demonstrates superior extreme pressure performance and wear protection, while its FZG Scuffing test rating greater than 12 proves exceptional resistance to gear scuffing under heavy loads typical in the large open gears of cement kilns and ball mills.

Further enhancing its performance, Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant achieves a Copper Corrosion rating of 1b, providing excellent protection against copper corrosion. Its Four-Ball EP Load Wear Index of 97.1 kgf and FZG Wear test results showing less than 2 mg/kWh weight loss demonstrate exceptional wear protection under extreme pressure and heavy load conditions experienced in cement kilns and ball mills. Available in quarter drums and drums to accommodate different volume needs, this lubricant’s black color with graphite content allows for visual confirmation of proper application and coverage, ensuring optimal protection for critical cement production equipment.

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