HP Crushfine 45 NB-II is a high-performance, bitumen-free industrial lubricant specially formulated for sugar mill roll bearings operating under extreme crushing conditions. It is designed to protect bearings from the intense pressures, shock loads, and severe contamination that occur during sugarcane milling. In the crushing process, sugarcane passes through heavy grooved rolls that exert enormous hydraulic pressure on the bearings. These stresses are intensified by irregular cane feeding, shock loading, and the constant ingress of juice, dust, and bagasse. HP Crushfine 45 NB-II forms a strong adhesive lubricating film that prevents metal-to-metal contact, reduces wear, and ensures smooth operation even in the harshest environments. This lubricant is particularly effective for mills using plain journal bearings (mill brasses), where lubrication channels must remain clean to ensure proper distribution of oil. Unlike conventional bitumen-based lubricants that complicate effluent management, HP Crushfine 45 NB-II offers a cleaner, environmentally safer solution.
| Test Description | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt | 45 – 50 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt | 850 |
| Copper Corrosion | Pass |
| Density @ 29.5°C | 0.898 |
| Four Ball Weld Load | 315 kg typical |
