In a recent real-world field study, AMSOIL Synthetic
Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease (GPTR2) reduced grease
consumption and demonstrated superior pound-out and washout resistance
compared to a competing synthetic EP grease. The field study subjected
both greases to identical operating and weather conditions in a 2003
front-loading Autocar Ignitor refuse hauler. During the 56-day study,
the refuse hauler was placed into daily service unloading over 100
commercial dumpsters during a 12-hour shift. The vehicle routinely
encountered adverse weather and extreme-pressure environments that can
pound-out and washout inferior greases, causing corrosion and wear,
which provided the ideal environment for testing greases.
Test Parameters
Synthetic
Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease was installed in one side
of the vehicle using a manual pistol-grip style 6,000 psi grease gun,
while the competing grease was installed in the identical components on
the opposite side. After operating the vehicle to ensure complete
removal of the old grease, the refuse hauler underwent a series of three
re-greasings throughout the field study. The number of pumps required to
properly lubricate the 19 grease points on each side of the vehicle was
recorded. A visual inspection of each grease point was also conducted to
record abnormal conditions, including excessive grease consumption and
the presence of water.
Results – Grease
Consumption
The chart
displays the number of grease gun pumps required to properly lubricate
each side of the refuse hauler. Results from all three re-greasings show
reduced consumption using AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and
Equipment Grease, with its extended service capabilities becoming more
evident as the field study progressed. Overall, three 14-oz. cartridges
of the AMSOIL product were required, while 4.5 14-oz. cartridges of the
competing grease were required. Despite operating in identical
conditions, the advanced chemistry of AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Grease
allowed it to remain intact better, requiring less grease to provide
increased protection.
Results –
Washout/Pound-Out
Throughout a
12-hour shift, the hoist, lift arms, king pins and other components
responsible for raising heavily loaded dumpsters repeatedly encounter
extreme pressures that can pound-out inferior greases. Without grease in
place acting as a seal, water and other contaminants can penetrate the
area, causing corrosion and wear. In addition, metal-to-metal contact
results, ultimately causing component failure.
AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment
Grease resisted pound-out to stay in place longer than the competing
grease, forming an effective seal to repel water and other contaminants.
In multiple instances, visual inspections found water between surfaces
greased with the competing product. The side of the vehicle lubricated
with AMSOIL, however, resisted washout due to the product’s superior
adhesion and cohesion properties and did not allow water to enter
greased areas.
Proven
Performance
Test results
achieved in real-world, severe-service operation demonstrate the
superiority of AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment
Grease. It remains intact for maximum protection and clings tenaciously
to metal surfaces, helping keep water and other corrosive contaminants
from penetrating greasable components. It can extend service intervals
or require less grease when re-greasing, saving fleets money.

T's Advanced Synthetics
Greg and Marcy Thurman
Your Nationwide
AMSOIL
Authorized Independent
Dealer
Nationwide US Warehouses,
Canada and Palm Harbor, FL
727-798-8552
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