Keestrack scalpers standard equipped with ‘LLG’ grease
Published 14/11, 2023 at 14:36To increase uptime, Keestrack has standardised the long life grease (LLG) on the K3, K4 and K5 scalper due to impressive testing results.
Keestrack LLG contains anti-wear and anti-friction additives being resistant to water and rust. It is said to extend service intervals and lower costs and downtime whilst expanding the lifetime of the bearings of the screen box and apron feeder by running at lower temperature. The LLG is resistant to high impact loads and vibrations and can handle an ambient temperature from -25° to +145°. Due to the LLG, the service interval is said to be up to 10 times longer.
The operating temperature of the bearings are said to be lower with LLG. In one test, comparing the EP2 grease versus the LLG on the screen box of a K5, the bearings were running at an operating temperature up to 60° with standard EP2 grease, while with LLG they were running at 43°. The use of LLG is also said to have a positive effect on the lifespan of the bearings, resulting in more uptime, less downtime and less costs.
To emphasise the unique characteristics of LLG, the cartridges are branded under Keestrack private label. The LLG is available in 400ml tubes and can be easily applied by an ergonomic handpump. The cartridges are made with a screwable cap so they cannot be mixed up with other classic grease pumps. The grease may be applied by the handpump single handed or both handed.
Keestrack dealers informed customers of the new standard on the K3, K4 as of 1 September.