Commercial Vehicle Case Study: GB UNIGREASE CW5

The Challenge

A customer reported excessive wear on 5th wheels due to poorly performing grease, requiring a better-performing product for arduous conditions.

What caused this?

The competitor-made lithium-thickened grease that the customer was using performed poorly in wet and dusty conditions, and could be easily washed out, leading to no lubrication and excessive friction. This issue presented itself in a customer’s articulated trucks’ 5th wheel and led to failure under heavy loads, with the component needing to be replaced, which was both expensive and time-consuming.

The Solution

To develop a grease combining thickener system and performance additives that have excellent water washout, heavy load and adhesive properties.

What characteristics will it need?

GB Lubricants must formulate a calcium-thickened grease with graphite solid lubricant additives will achieve the desired effects. This will give the product superior water-washout properties, allowing for longer intervals between lubricant application and higher shock load resistance, protecting components from increased levels of wear.

The Outcome

New calcium-thickened grease has superior performance, leading to appropriate lubrication and extended component life.

What benefits does it have?

Water-washout resistance and adhesive properties help to protect components from corrosion whilst ensuring sufficient lubrication levels are achieved.

High quantities of solid additives offer greater protection against heavy loads, helping to extend the life of 5th wheels and other components.

The Value

GB Unigrease® CW5 improved water-washout performance and adhesive properties leads to longer lubricant application intervals and ensures adequate lubrication, leading to savings on grease and less downtime due to maintenance, whilst inhibiting corrosion.

Greater shock-load properties will improve resistance to heavy forces and reduce the likelihood of component failure, further reducing possible additional costs and lengthy downtime.

GB UNIGREASE CW5

Bespoke Heavy-Load 5th Wheel Grease

• Formulated for use in articulated trucks’ 5^th wheels, trailer slides and locating pins, and any applications where low-speeds and heavy loads would be present.

• Calcium-thickener and solid additives provide extreme pressure, anti-wear and corrosion-inhibiting properties.

• Excellent mechanical stability extends relubrication intervals, leading to less downtime

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