Grinding, pulverizing, breaking – open gears can take a beating
Large open gears take a severe beating on a daily basis. Challenging conditions include outdoor environment, extended service operation, dust, silica, water, extreme heat and extreme pressures. Open gear lubricants must be specially formulated to keep equipment operating at maximum efficiency. Whether you operate a ball mill, rod mill, breaker mill, or kiln, Lubrication Engineers Pyroshield® line of heavy-duty synthetic open gear lubricants can help protect your valuable equipment and keep it running harder and lasting longer. If you are interested in making your large open gears last longer, lowering the amount of lubricant you use, and reducing overall maintenance expenditures, then we have the solutions for you.
Pyroshield open gear lubricants provide extreme pressure protection
The superiority of Pyroshield open gear lubricants has been long established by their performance in cement kilns, metal and mineral mining operations, and coal power generation facilities all over the world. Pyroshield meets or exceeds all relevant manufacturer specifications for open gear applications. With its high film strength and viscosity index, Pyroshield has an exceptional ability to protect open gears from extreme pressures, heavy loads, high temperatures and temperature-based fluctuations. It is also easy to pump – particularly important for use in automatic lubrication systems.
No shutdown required when converting open gears to Pyroshield
Pyroshield does not require the equipment to be shut down during the conversion process. Even better, LE’s certified independent consultants can be there to assist you during the conversion process. Pyroshield can be applied manually or through automatic spray systems and clings tenaciously to the gear. Pyroshield appears translucent in use, allowing for the visual inspection of the open gear.
Pyroshield contains Almasol
Almasol® is LE’s proprietary solid film additive adding extreme heat stability, anti-wear protection and extreme pressure properties to Pyroshield products. Originally developed for use in the late 1950s, this soft, tan powder has been incorporated into many of LE’s industrial lubricating oils and greases. Unlike molybdenum disulfide and other solids used in lubricants, Almasol will not build up on itself and adversely affect machine operation with close tolerances or create hard deposits that lead to housekeeping issues.
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Unshrouded Open Gear Grease
Pyroshield Syn Open Gear Grease
Pyroshield Syn Open Gear Grease (5100-5182) is formulated with high-viscosity 100 percent synthetic base oil, a non-melting thickening system a heavy-duty synthetic lubricant developed for large unshrouded open gears in the mining, mineral processing and cement industries, and for other severe service applications that require a lubricant with superior wear protection, exceptional load-carrying ability, outstanding tackiness and ease of application at various temperatures. It also works well for applications in which gears experience high point-of-contact temperatures of 327°C (620°F) and above.
A product of advanced lubricant technology providing boundary lubrication, unmatched performance and versatility, Pyroshield Syn Open Gear Grease and LE’s proprietary heat stable additives. It contains a synergistic mix of Almasol, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive, and a unique combination of extreme pressure additives.
Superior Performance
- Outperforms similar products in wear protection and load-carrying ability
- Carries 90-lb Timken OK load
- Resists shock loading
- Provides excellent oxidation resistance and rust protection
Outstanding Tackiness
- Clings tenaciously to surfaces
- Resists removal by water, heat and other severe conditions
Wide Temperature Range
- Does not thin or run at high temperatures
- Has no dropping point (will not melt)
Shrouded Open Gear Heavy Viscosity Oil
Pyroshield Syn Hvy & XHvy Open Gear Lubricants
Pyroshield Syn Hvy & XHvy Open Gear Lubricants (9000 & 9011) are heavy-duty synthetic fluids designed to provide outstanding protection for high-load, heavy-shock applications, such as large shrouded open gears used in the mining, mineral processing and cement industries. Pyroshield Syn Open Gear Lubricants are non-asphaltic and feature a synergistic mix of Almasol, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing solid additive, and a unique combination of extreme pressure additives.
Superior Gear Protection
- Exhibits exceptionally high film strength, helpful for withstanding high-load, heavy-shock applications
- Clings tenaciously to metal surfaces, without accumulating
- Carries 95-lb Timken OK load
- Achieves 14th stage pass in FZG gear test
- Reduces gear temperatures by 5-15%
Environmentally Friendly
- Contains no lead
- Can be disposed of like any other nonhazardous petroleum oil
- Reduces waste disposal
Easy To Use
- Appears translucent in use, facilitating visual inspection of open gears
- Can be applied manually or through automatic spray
- Eliminates cleanup-related downtime
Cost Effective
- Performs better and lasts longer than competitive lubricants
- Ensures trouble-free operation, fewer failures and less downtime
- Reduces maintenance costs for repairs, part and labor
- Reduces lubricant consumption by up to 80%
- Reduces energy consumption
Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant
Pyroshield® Syn Kiln Lubricant (9020) is a heavy-duty synthetic fluid designed to provide exceptional protection for high-load, heavy-shock, high-heat applications, particularly large shrouded and unshrouded open gears servicing kilns and ball mills in the mining, mineral processing and cement industries. It is recommended for slow-moving, straight-cut gear sets where flaking occurs using a conventional open gear lubricant. Pyroshield Syn Kiln Lubricant is non-asphaltic and formulated with a synergistic mix of extreme pressure and wear-reducing additives, including solid particles of fine graphite and of Almasol®, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing solid additive.
Exceptional Gear Protection
- Contains solid particles of fine graphite and Almasol for high load-carrying capacity
- Exhibits exceptionally high film strength, helpful for withstanding high-load, heavy-shock applications even at increased operating temperatures
- Creates layer of solids to protect metal surfaces, preventing destructive metal-to-metal contact
- Reduces gear temperatures by 5% to 15%
- Clings tenaciously to metal surfaces
- Reduces gear noise
Environmentally Friendly
- Contains no lead
- Can be disposed of like other nonhazardous petroleum oils
Easy To Use
- Does not require equipment to be shut down during conversion
- Can be applied manually or through automatic spray systems
Cost Effective
- Performs better and lasts longer than competitive lubricants
- Ensures trouble-free operation, fewer failures and less downtime
- Reduces maintenance costs for repairs, parts and labor
- Reduces lubricant consumption by 25% to 50%
- Reduces energy consumption
Automatic lubrication systems for open gear applications
Pyroshield lubricants can be used in automatic lubrication systems, which apply the lubricant to the bull or ring gear teeth at set intervals in metered amounts. Pyroshield lubricants will not clog the lube system and there are no solids to block or abrade measuring valves. It also will not accumulate on nozzles, clog or otherwise interfere with the spraying process.
We can help you design and set up your automatic lubrication systems. As an authorized distributor of well-known automatic lubrication brands, LE is very familiar with the equipment and technology needed to put together a total solution that meets your needs.
We can help you design and set up your automatic lubrication systems. As an authorized distributor of well-known automatic lubrication brands, LE is very familiar with the equipment and technology needed to put together a total solution that meets your needs.
To learn more about our gear oils and related lubricant reliability products and services, please contact us today.
