New MIL-PRF Grease by Nye Lubricants Switch-Hits As Andok 260 Replacement

    FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--Aug. 12, 2002--Rheolube 374A, a new lithium soap, medium viscosity, synthetic hydrocarbon grease, not only meets the requirements of MIL-PRF 32014, it is a suitable replacement for Andok(R) 260, a long-life grease recently discontinued by ExxonMobil.
    Rheolube 374A was developed by Nye Lubricants, Inc., at the request of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Nonstructural Materials Branch, to meet the general requirements of MIL-PRF-32014, a multipurpose grease for use in the -54(degree)C to +175(degree)C temperature range in aircraft and missile systems. Rheolube 374A is the only qualified product for this specification (Qualification Reference MLB-02-20, 1 July 2002, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB). It has been assigned several National Stock Numbers, including NSN 9150-01-499-6634 for a 35 lb. pail.
    The formula for Rheolube 374A also enables it to serve as a replacement for Andok 260. Over the past year, some of Nye's customers had requested suitable replacements for Andok C and Andok B, the two other members of the popular family of bearing greases that ExxonMobil discontinued two years ago. Nye developed Rheolube 374C, an NLGI Grade 4 grease as a replacement for Andok C, and Rheolube 374B, an NLGI Grade 2 grease as a replacement for Andok B. Rheolube 374C and Rheolube 374B are both lithium-thickened, synthetic hydrocarbon greases. Like its counterparts, Rheolube 374A offers several functional improvements over the petroleum-based Andoks. For example, compared to Andok 260, Rheolube 374A performs at lower and higher temperatures, has a higher viscosity index and lower evaporation rates, affords better wear protection as measured by the Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-2266), and resists water and salt-water washout.
    For technical information and a sample of Rheolube 374A or any other member of the Rheolube 374 Series, contact Nye at 508-996-6721, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) or log on to www.nyelubricants.com.
    Nye Lubricants is an engineering company dedicated to formulating high quality synthetic lubricants that add measurable value to customers' components. Its products are specified in a full range of industries, including automotive, office automation, photonics, aerospace, appliance, electronics, medical instrumentation, paperboard manufacturing, recreational equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications, and textiles. Founded in 1844, Nye maintains regional engineering offices throughout the United States as well as a network of distributors in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.