GREASE

HiTEC® 552
High Performance Grease Package

Multifunctional Componentry Formulated to Resist

Degradation of Critical Grease Properties
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HiTEC® 552 High Performance Grease Package

Multifunctional Componentry Formulated to Resist Degradation of Critical Grease Properties

Application
HiTEC® 552 is a reliable grease additive package that combines extreme Additive System: HiTEC® 552
pressure and antiwear performance with basic rust protection and Treat Rate @ 1.5% wt
antioxidancy. HiTEC® 552 is carefully formulated to resist degradation
of critical grease properties such as dropping point and stability in NLGI #2 Grade Grease
the presence of water. This system can be used by itself in a variety Typical Typical
of economy-tier, multipurpose greases that require basic EP/AW and Performance Performance
corrosion protection. It can also be used as a core “building block” ASTM in Lithium in Lithium
with additional top treats being used to give required performance for Test Name Methods 12-OH Complex
specialty grease applications. Worked-60 Pen, mm/10 D217 280 280
Worked-10K Pen, mm/10 D217 285 285
Key Performance Benefits Worked-100K Pen, mm/10 D217 295 295
• Excellent EP and load carrying properties Dropping Point, °C (°F) D566 190 (374) 265 (509)
• Very good long-term rust and wear protection Rust Prevention, rating D1743 Pass Pass
• Won’t adversely effect thickener structure Copper Corrosion, rating D4048 1b 1b
• High thermal stability Roll Stability (86F, 2 hrs), % D1831 8 5
change
Oil Separation (24 hrs @ D1742 5 4
Recommended Dosage 25°C), % loss
The recommended treat rate for HiTEC® 552 is 0.5% to 3.0% wt. for
Water Washout, % loss D1264 10 10
typical grease applications depending on thickener type and performance
Leakage, grams loss D4290 4 4
level desired. Please contact your Afton Chemical representative for
specific recommendations. Four-Ball Wear, mm D2266 0.5 0.6
Four-Ball Weld, kgf D2596 250 315
Typical Characteristics Four-Ball LWI, kgf D2596 40 45
Oxidation Stability, PSI drop D942 3 3
Appearance  Amber Liquid
Density, lbs/gal 8.95
Specific Gravity @ 15.6/15.6°C 1.075
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt 9
Flash Point, °C (PMCC) 100 min.
HiTEC® 552 Core Formulation Examples
Handling Information Good Premium Less Severe
Multipurpose Grease Specialty Grease Applications
Max Handling Temp: 80°C 1.5% wt. 2.0% wt. + Top Treat 0.5 -1.5% wt.
Shelf Life: 24 months @ ambient (EP/AW, RI, polymer, etc.)

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