More about SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease – Premium grease for extreme conditions

SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease was introduced in 2012 and has grown to be our third largest selling grease. This product has performed well and has proven to be a true problem solver.

Calcium Sulfonate based greases have superior rust prevention qualities that work well to protect metal surfaces against corrosion from rain, sea water, salt water from road run-off, acids and alkalis, and other chemical attack. The Calcite molucules in the thickener provide many of the performance properties of SWEPCO 123 so the use of expensive additives are not required to make a high-performance grease.

Over 50.000 RPM and can hold up to 30% water

Along with great load carrying and wear prevention properties, SWEPCO 123 can operate and stay in place at speeds over 50.000 RPM making it an excellent grease for wheel bearings, pellet mills, u-joints, and a wide variety of other applications. The calcite molecules in the thickener plate out on the metal surface to form a protective barrier that is quickly replaced if scraped off. SWEPCO 123 works well in high water applications to keep water away from metal surfaces, up to 10% water improves the load carrying properties and 123 can hold up to 30% water in it’s matrix before it starts to break down. Most greases start to break down with as little as 1% to 2% water mixed into the matrix. This makes it a good choice for bucket pins, conveyor bearings, track rollers, and other applications where water is present.

Caution:

• SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease is NOT approved for Vessel General Permit Applications or NSF H-1 areas where it may come into contact with food. It does meet the NFS H-2 criteria for use in food production where it will not come into contact with food.
• SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease Heavy NLGI #2 does not pump well below 20°F (-7°C). For lower temperature operations use the Light NLGI#1 or the NLGI#0.

Wide operating temperature range

SWEPCO 123 has been successfully used in a wide variety of applications. it has a wide operating temperature range from -18°C to 236°C (0°F to 475°F) with a dropping point of almost 315°C (600°F). SWEPCO 123 can be used above 246°C (475°F) with more frequent lubrication.

Where To Recommend…Ideal Applications:

SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease is highly recommended for use in the rollers, bearing and bushings in steel mills and foundries. Swepco 123 stands up to the heat, water and contaminates present under these extreme conditions.

Extreme Heat in steel mills

SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease works well in the dirt, dust and chemicals present in the agricultural and landscaping markets.

If you find an application where other greases fall short, use SWEPCO 123 Ultra EP Multi-Service Grease.

Also check our other Calcium Sulfonate thickened greases: SWEPCO 116, SWEPCO 150, SWEPCO 164 and SWEPCO 165.

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