Chemola™ Desco Open Gear Lube

Rack and Pinion Lubricant

Chemola™ Desco Open Gear Lube is a polymer base gear lubricant used where equipment is subjected to extremely heavy loading and may be subjected to water. This makes it a fine choice for the legs of jack-up rigs. It has a tackiness that makes it stick well to both wet or dry surfaces. It does not melt and is extremely water resistant. It has molybdenum disulfide and other extreme pressure additives to withstand extreme pressure in slow moving, highly loaded gears.

Recommended Uses

Open gearing, slides, sprockets, jack-up rig legs, gear boxes and other gearing exposed to corrosion or adverse atmospheric conditions

Typical Characteristics

TitleValue
AppearanceBlack, tacky, smooth
NLGI3
Penetration (ASTM D217)240-250
Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217) 240-250
Base OilMineral oil
Base Oil Viscosity143 cSt at 100°C
Base Oil Viscosity11 cST at 40°C
Base Oil Index40
Base Oil Pour Point-10°F (-23°C)
ThickenerInorganic
Solids ContentGraphite, moly disulfide
Specific Gravity1.0
Density (lb/gal)8.3
Dropping Point (ASTM D566)>500°F (260°C)
Flash Point>400°F (200°C)
Temperature Range0°F to 450°F (-18°C to 232°C)
Four-ball Wear (ASTM D2266)1.0mm
Four-ball EP Weld Point (ASTM D2596)500 kgf
Load-Wear Index (ASTM D2596)54
Timken OK45 lbs

Packaging Information

Item NumberUnit SizeQuantity
0109010CR14 oz cartridge10 per case
0109035WMS35 lb pail
0109120KG120 lb keg
0109400DR400 lb drum