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Greasil 4000 WPX

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Greasil 4000 WPX is a stiff water repellent non-melting silicone grease lubricant.

Product Type: Grease

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastics, Polyethylene (PE)

Features: Excellent Dielectric Properties, High Temperature Resistance, Low Odor, Water Resistant

Chemical Family: Silicones

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Features & Benefits

    Features

    Greasil 4000 WPX has a dielectric strength of around 15kv/mm and remains effective between minus 50ºC and 230ºC (280ºC in oxygen free environments). It has no effect on plastics, rubbers or metals and remains essentially unaltered in daylight and UV light. Greasil 4000 WPX is tasteless, odorless and non-toxic and is an environmentally friendly product.

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
    Application

    Greasil 4000 WPX is formulated for use in a variety of applications where specialist lubrication or protection is required. It is primarily used to facilitate easier fabrication of plastic and polythene “push fit” pipework. Greasil 4000 WPX lubricates and protects each fitting’s "O" ring during assembly of the pipework and acts as a water proof and/or air tight seal on the joint face for the duration of the fittings operating life. Greasil 4000 WPX is also a suitable lubricant for "O" rings and seals in pneumatic and compressed air systems. In addition Greasil 4000 WPX is used in the in the automotive industry to insulate and/or waterproof electronic components and assemblies. It also used as anti-tracking and anti-corona discharge coating. Greasil 4000 WPX provides effective protection for porous metallic or ceramic coated metals exposed to seawater spray and rain and works as a lubricant for instruments subject temperature extremes, centrifuges and autoclave lid seals, cold room trolley casters, glass and ceramic stopcocks and glands.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Grey translucent paste
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Unworked Penetration230-260
    Worked Penetration220-310

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging

    Greasil 4000 WPX has a shelf life of 36 months when stored in original and unopened containers between 5ºC and 30ºC. It is available in 100g, 125g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg and 200kg packs. When decanting Greasil 4000 WPX from its original container into smaller ones using a mechanical drum press, care must be taken not to apply excessive pressure as this may over-shear the material and cause it to separate.

    Packaging

    Greasil 4000 WPX has a shelf life of 36 months when stored in original and unopened containers between 5ºC and 30ºC. It is available in 100g, 125g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg and 200kg packs. When decanting Greasil 4000 WPX from its original container into smaller ones using a mechanical drum press, care must be taken not to apply excessive pressure as this may over-shear the material and cause it to separate.