Description

Handi-Lube Envirolube Aerosol

In almost every category of product, one brand stands out as the market leader in performance or quality. When it comes to protecting heavily loaded open gears, Whitmore’s Envirolube is recognized by OEMs and end-users alike as that product. Envirolube is also available in an aerosol can. The product in this format is called Handi-Lube.

No other open gear lubricant offers the protection from wear that is available from Handi-Lube. The combination of a dense protective film, plus special chemical Extreme Pressure additives ensures smooth operation, even on gears that operate under the most severe load conditions.

By using Handi-Lube on heavily loaded gears, existing wear damage such as pitting or spalling is smoothed, restoring a smooth operating surface. This process is sometimes called “planishing”.

The surfaces of new (or damaged) gears are not smooth. Microscopically they appear as a series of peaks and valleys called asperities. As gears engage, contact is limited to the tips of opposing asperities. With inadequate lubricants, these surface irregularities go through a cycle of “weld and break”. This can improve the surface, but it can get out of control and lead to scuffing, deep irregular scratches that run vertically from the pitch line.

Handi-Lube creates an effective layer of chemical and physical protection that prevents scuffing and pitting (surface fatigue). The opposing asperities experience extreme specific load, but are prevented from welding to each other. The pressure causes them to yield, and they are pushed down into the “valleys”. The end result is radical improvement in surface smoothness to both new and damaged gears.

Handi-Lube will not pack into the tooth root, will not flake off in cold weather, and does not form an abrasive paste when exposed to airborne dust.

Benefits of Handi-Lube Envirolube Aerosol

• WEAR PROTECTION, SURFACE SMOOTHING – extends gear life and reduces operating expenses. The need for special running-in compounds is eliminated.
• RUST PROTECTION – protects against rust and corrosion.
• ANTIOXIDANT – stabilizes asphaltic base and inhibits oxidation and hardening of the spent lubricant.

Applications of Handi-Lube Envirolube Aerosol

Handi-Lube meets or exceeds the requirements of major Original Equipment Manufacturers for open gear lubricants.

Use Handi-Lube where infrequent lubric

Documents:

Handi-Lube Envirolube Aerosol – TDS >>

Handi-Lube Envirolube Aerosol – SDS >>