AXEL Noion

Unprecedented Science, Performance and Results

Innovative Technology
Grease: In Need of a Paradigm Shift Introducing Noion:
Rising lithium costs and demand call for industry innovation The ultimate high performance multi-functional grease

The majority of the grease market has changed little

since the 1940s when Clarence Earle filed his patent Lithium Dominates the Grease Market
Additives
on the lithium thickener. Complementing technologies Grease Production by Thickener Type
have emerged to grab small market shares, especially Source: ELGI Noion is based on a polymer compound with an
when performance requirements are a challenge for optimised crystalline amorphous balance. It consists
lithium products. Today, however, approximately 70 Polypropylene of combinations of polypropylene and rubber in
percent of the grease market is still based on simple Lithium
& Rubber synthetic oil, resulting in a non-ionic product with
Complex
lithium soap or lithium complex thickener. 19.7% controlled oil separation that can be topped off
Polyurea 5.4% with a wide range of additives.
Typically, grease is the cheapest component of an Synthetic Oil
Lithium Clay 1.9%
application, with labor time and unplanned stoppages
representing far higher costs. For equipment that 56.2% Other 4.4%
can be served with multi-purpose products, a low-
cost option may be feasible, but for applications
with high demands, high importance or long life,
the choice of lubricant has a significant impact on Calcium Sulfonate 2.6% How is Noion Different?
savings. Today, new polymer thickened products offer
Anhydrous Calcium 3.3%
a level of functionality that is widely superior to other
technologies in total cost of operation savings. Hydrated Calcium 3.5%
Aluminium Complex 3.0% Long Grease Life Water Resistance Low Temperature

The Noion technology platform
“Is this industry in need of some change?... has demonstrated its ability to
enhance lubrication performance
It’s time to switch gears and find new bearings.” and extend service-life when
compared with more traditional
technologies using a variety
of industry standard bearing
Be Different, Think Forward, Act Today endurance tests including SKF
R2F, SKF R0F and FAG FE-9.
The non-polar nature of the
product allows corrosion
inhibitors to work effectively and
to create a long lasting barrier
against water and process fluids.
Polar fluids and surface active
components have a very small
effect on the function of the
grease as they cannot be blended
The very good performance in
cold chamber testing depends on
the ability of the technology to
control oil bleed. Noion provides
the opportunity to have sufficient
oil bleed at low temperatures,
where most soap-based greases
have stopped releasing oil.

into the grease matrix.

Developing products to meet yesterday’s specifications

does not create a major drive forward nor a paradigm
shift of any kind. Change is good and necessary.

At AXEL, our main driving force is to develop new types Low Friction
of lubricants based on functionality and results in the
lab, but more importantly, based on real-life conditions The reduced running temperatures
and applications that demand superior performance. and torques experienced from test
After years of development, we know for a fact that rigs and field trials are a result
polymer-based technologies behave very differently of the product’s adaptability to
both in lab tests and in the field. The results across the running conditions. In the
contact zone of the application,
multiple applications are simply impressive.
the grease forms a regenerating
lubrication film with in-situ friction
modifiers that reduce friction
“This new advanced technology and running temperatures. An
provides a quantum leap in example is the R2F-A test where
the self-induced temperature is
performance compared to lowered 10-15°C compared to
soap-based grease formulated
conventional grease” with the same base oils.
Film Thickness
Noion greases have the unique
ability to adapt the lubricating
film thickness to a wide range of
speeds, and even varying speeds.
Different velocities apply different
shear to the polypropylene
thickener, resulting in lower or
higher dynamic viscosity of the
product. Thus, slow applications
will have a sufficient film thickness
since the polypropylene is not
sheared down to the same extent
and the opposite applies to fast
applications.
Additive Response
Traditional greases are thickened
by soap that can and will be
involved in the tribochemical
reactions occurring in a machine
element. The soap in some cases
can bring desired properties to
the lubrication but in most cases
the soap will have a negative
effect on the function of the
additives. The thickener in a
polymer grease is very similar to
the base oil in its physiochemical
properties and is therefore less
likely to interfere with additive
performance.
NOION: Nothing Normal About This “Grease”
Two new lubrication phases reduce friction and significantly extend grease life

NORMAL Grease Lubrication goes through 3 phases: NOION’s New Phases

Noion greases do not fit into the same description of

Churning Phase Bleeding Phase Severe Film Breakdown
lubrication phases for bearings as soap-based greases.
- Reservoir formation - Reservoir consumed - Reservoir depleted
- Fully flooded - Starved EHD, occasional film breakdown and - Metal-metal wear 1) During the Adjustment Phase, the
replenishment degradation of the thickener close to the shear
zones leads to the formation of friction
modifiers originating from the PP-thickener.

2) During the Extended Lubrication Phase,

bleeding is now significantly extended as the
combination of shear and temperature keeps the
contact feed with lubricant.

Up to 7Xs longer
grease life!
Low Friction Long Grease Life

NOION Grease Lubrication has 2 NEW phases:

Churning Phase Adjustment Phase Extended Lubrication Phase Severe Film Breakdown
- Reservoir formation - Local degradation of thickener - Reservoir consumed and regenerated - Reservoir depleted
- Fully flooded - In-situ creation of friction modifier - Starved EHD, occasional film breakdown - Metal-metal wear
and replenishment
Noion Benefits How Are Companies Achieving Results?
The benefits of the unprecedented lubrication mechanism include: FOUNDRY CHUCKS

o Up to 7Xs longer grease life A foundry experiencing issues with water washout, poor resistance to
o Reduced power consumption emulsions and declined clamping force found that the grease paste
o Extended maintenance intervals
with solid lubricants could not fully penetrate into its chucks due to
o Increased equipment life
o Improved equipment availability
narrow lubrication channels. After applying Noion 632 EPB, the
grease was flowing sufficiently, and the chuck was fully functional
after 1900 hours (compared to 600 hours before). The foundry saw
an improvement in lubrication and protection from emulsion, improved
What Does This Mean For You? equipment performance and prolonged maintenance intervals.

PAINT SHOP FANS

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Inert system:
Good compatibility with other lubricating grease technologies and additives. Noion grease neither
affects nor is affected by other greases.
A paint shop with five fans in its air circulation unit was experiencing
problems with corrosion and bearing failures, causing high
temperatures and vibrations. With Noion 632 EPB, the shop was able

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Non-polar nature: to reduce the maximum temperature in the bearings by 20-30°C and
High resistance, maintained functionality and long life in environments with water or aggressive decrease vibrations. Relubrication intervals were extended from 6
polar chemicals. months to 12 months without the need to replace bearings resulting in
lower maintenance costs, energy savings and increased productivity.

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Additive compatibility:
Greater flexibility in additive formulation allows increased possibilities for customers’ unique PAPER AND PULP ELECTRICAL MOTORS
formulations.
One of Sweden’s largest paper and pulp units wanted to reduce
vibrations, relubrication and maintenance intervals for its electrical

4 Tailored polypropylene/rubber content:

Allows tailored bleeding properties that provide improved lubrication at low temperatures.
motors which required maintenance every 3-4 weeks. When using
Noion 632 EPB, no relubrication was required for 15 weeks,
and the vibrations were significantly reduced. This resulted in
lower maintenance costs, increased productivity, reduced grease

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Shear dependent: consumption and longer equipment life.
A wider array of operating conditions can be serviced with the same product, as the lubricating film
adapts to the velocity of the application. At varying speed conditions, the product adapts and will
improve lubrication at all speeds.

Be Different, Think Forward, Act Today!

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Low friction:
The in-situ generation of friction modifiers and continuous film regeneration provide lower running
temperatures and long life to both grease and components. We can update your portfolio with the latest grease technology!
3 Easy Steps:

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Long life:
The long life of product and components results in prolonged maintenance intervals, improved 1. Sign up for a portfolio assessment
equipment availability and reduction in unplanned stops. 2. Review alternatives with one of our grease experts
3. Design the ideal portfolio for your business and
your clients

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No reactions: For more information visit www.axelch.com
A unique production process without the need for in-situ chemical reactions enables enhanced
repeatability and batch-to-batch product consistency.
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