Rail switches are just one example of many applications referred to as total loss lubrication systems meaning that, due to their open design and the exposed conditions of operation, lubricant loss to the surrounding environment is not only highly likely but inevitable.
Conditions in continuous casting test lubrication to the limit. The working temperature of the bearings is 180°C, sometimes rising to 300°C. Heavy loads, dust everywhere, and steam from the cooling water make the challenge even greater. And, as if that wasn’t enough, the bearings are lubricated via a central system with hundreds of metres of pipes – some just a few millimetres in diameter.
AXEL has long established itself as a supporter of initiatives aimed at reducing the impact on our environment through its’ focused development of a wide range of environmentally sensitive greases.
According to Websters, Proactive is defined as acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.
At AXEL, a proactive approach reinforces our commitment to employee, contractor, and visitor safety. An example of this is our Safe Work Permit Program that covers Hot Work, Confined Space, and Lockout Tagout (LOTO). Safe work permits are an essential part of keeping employees and contractors safe while performing hazardous tasks.
We are happy and grateful for our existing and new customers who trust and partner with us for their grease business needs. As we experience high demand and growth, we continue to hire qualified professionals to our AXEL Americas Team across our three facilities in Tulsa, Schertz, and Rosedale. We welcome all our new team members and wish them the best of success with their responsibilities and careers!
Investments include the largest stainless-steel Contactor ever built, increased production, high-speed filling lines, and storage capacity.
July 15th, 2021 – Kansas, MO – AXEL, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of lubricating greases in the US with its companies AXEL Americas and AXEL Royal, announced that it is proceeding with an additional expansion and improvement plan across its 3 plants in the USA.
HYCAL 762 EPEF is a modern high-performance EAL grease for diversified use. It has been developed for applications characterised by heavy loads and wet and corrosive conditions, where adhesion and water resistance are of high importance. In spite of its high base oil viscosity, the product can be used in centralised lubricating systems even at lower temperatures. Typical segments where the product can serve as a universal lubricant are forestry, agriculture, construction vehicles, and marine vessels.
Low temperature conditions can greatly reduce the flow properties of a lubricating grease, which in turn can result in inadequate lubrication, component damage and unexpected downtime. Therefore, whether your equipment is exposed to arctic conditions all year round or you just require additional reassurance during winter months, selecting a grease specifically developed to perform more effectively at lower temperatures will help support operational efficiency and reliability.
Through the use of functional thickening technology, AXEL developed Calsullence; a modern calcium sulphonate complex platform that combines high load carrying capability and excellent corrosion protection in a highly shear stable package. Its adhesive properties ensure excellent resistance to the effects of water ingress whilst also enabling a barrier against other external contaminants such as dirt and operational debris.
Noion is a groundbreaking thickener technology based on a polymer compound with an optimised crystalline amorphous balance. This polymer thickener consists of combinations of different polypropylenes and rubber, resulting in a non-ionic product with controlled oil separation.