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 Choose the best performance TOTAL CERAN : ®

TOTAL CERAN Grease ®

a true multi-purpose range
technology for the future

Grease soap fibre

The greases
everyone has been waiting for:
the CERAN® range
Industry is constantly looking for greases offering the
highest lubricating performance: better mechanical
Additives
stability, better resistance to shear and water, better
protection against corrosion and consistent performance Structure
at both high and low temperatures.
= Additives are added to the structure
By taking full advantage of the properties of overbased
calcium sulphonates, TOTAL can make available to you a TOTAL CERAN® based on complex overbased
range of CERAN® industrial greases with exceptional calcium sulphonate, are state-of-the-art
performance in all these areas. Furthermore through CERAN® soap fibre
greases which are highly resistant to mechanical
years of worldwide experience, the various qualities of
TOTAL CERAN® were duly acknowledged by our
fatigue, heat, water and corrosion and do not
numerous clients in industries all over the world. harden prematurely.

This makes them ideal greases for:

Additives • Diversified “industrial” applications:
Structure in mining, cement industry, general heavy
industry and manufacturing and specifically
Technology for the future, = Additives are part of the thickener steel and paper industry.
structure
making for a completely new class
No risk of additive failure • Crushers and grinders
of lubricating greases
Longer service life • Rolls and calendars

Consumption reduction
The properties of overbased calcium sulphonates have • Plain bearings, pin bushings
been know for a long time, but for many years it has been • Open gears, cables, chains
difficult to manufacture satisfactory lubricating greases
• All kinds of bearings: ball, roller, etc.
based on this chemistry due to unacceptable The Calcite Formation
performance properties, such as poor pumpability and • Diversified “off-road” applications:
inadequate low temperature behaviour. in agriculture, transportation, building
(R - SO3)2Ca + CaCO3 (amorphous) + promotor + polar solvent equipment and other civil engineering
However we have successfully developed a patented applications.
super complexing process, modifying the properties of (R - SO3)2Ca + CaCO3 (Calcite)
the calcium sulphonates to eliminate these drawbacks • Diversified “marine” applications: ports and
and allow the production of a grease with exceptional HEAT marine structures as well as general
properties. Thus a truly remarkable technological POLAR
lubrication on board.
breakthrough exclusive to TOTAL was made, which SOLVENT
• Use in centralised lubrication systems found
showed that a reduction in consumption of up to 50% vs AMORPHOUS CALCITE in industrial applications.
“classical” greases can be achieved with CERAN®.

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 Remarkable properties HARDENING DURING USE:
No problem for TOTAL CERAN® in centralised lubrication systems
Conventional calcium complex greases have a tendency to
harden too quickly in centralised lubrication systems. This is
not a problem with the TOTAL CERAN® technology. As shown
in tests, it maintains excellent pumpability in the course of time,
whatever the temperature variations.
LOAD BEARING AND WEAR RESISTANCE:
TOTAL CERAN® is vastly superior
A multi-purpose grease is sometimes exposed to Extreme THE PERFORMANCE: Extreme Pressure
Pressure conditions at the limits of lubricant capability. It should Four Ball EP: results

nevertheless stands up to them and provide adequate

Kg
500
THERMAL STABILITY:
lubrication, according to the scheduled requirements.
450
400
TOTAL CERAN® stands up to high temperature for long periods
350
In the 4-ball EP test, a load of 500 kg is sustained by TOTAL 300 The three accepted standard thermal stability tests (Dropping
CERAN® before the four balls weld together (ASTM D2596). 250
point, leakage and lubrication life) show that TOTAL CERAN® THE PERFORMANCE: High Temperature Behaviour
200

Its anti-wear properties are equally impressive. 150 does not liquefy until a temperature of over 300°C is reached, Dropping point °C
CERAN® Lithium Aluminium Calcium Lithium
Complex Complex Complex which represents a remarkable performance. Furthermore, on 310

290
CERAN® can carry heavy loads...
reverting to room temperature, it integrally recovers its 270

structure, unlike other complex greases which are also 250

MECHANICAL STABILITY AND HIGH SHEAR RESISTANCE: considered to be high-grade speciality lubricants.
230

210

TOTAL CERAN® withstands the harshest treatment Even when subjected to severe bearing tests: 6 hours at 160°C
190

170

and 660 rpm (ASTM D1263), TOTAL CERAN® does not leak or 150

Tests show that after working for more than 100,000 strokes harden, which shows an excellent life span in long duration
CERAN® Lithium
Complex
Polyurea Aluminium Calcium Lithium
Complex Complex

(ASTM D217) TOTAL CERAN® does not deteriorate. Even when
intensively squeezed between the inside of a hollow cylinder
THE PERFORMANCE: Mechanical Stability
Difference in Penetration after 100,000 strokes: difference P100,000 - P60
heavy duty service at high temperatures.
®
CERAN can carry heavy load, prevents wear and stays in
grade for a long life time, at wide operating conditions...

and a heavy metal roller (Roll stability test) for 100 hours at 80°C 60

(ASTM D1831), it does not show any loss of properties.

Better
Mechanical
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CORROSION RESISTANCE:
Stability
20 TOTAL CERAN® withstands even sea water
0 By their own nature, modified sulphonates are corrosion
LOW TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE: CERAN® Lithium
Complex
Polyurea Aluminium Calcium Lithium
Complex Complex
resistant. A ball bearing filled with TOTAL CERAN® and
®
CERAN can carry heavy load, prevents wear and stays in
TOTAL CERAN® remains easily pumpable grade for a long life time... operated for 8 days when contaminated with water, shows no
signs of corrosion (EMCOR test), even though no rust inhibitor
A truly multi-purpose grease must not only resist to high
has been added, as necessary with other types of grease.
temperatures but also continue to operate satisfactorily at low
Even better, in the ASTM B117-73 test, classical greases
temperatures. The starting resistance at -20°C measured in a
applied at a thickness of 1.5 mm to a metal plate and subjected
ball bearing running at 1 rpm (ASTM D1478) and lubricated by
to a salt water spray, show corrosion within 24 hours. It takes
TOTAL CERAN® is extremely low. Some TOTAL CERAN® grades
1,000 hrs under the same conditions before it occurs with
comply even at -40°C. Therefore for all practical purposes the
TOTAL CERAN®.
serviceability ranges from -40°C to +180°C.

OXIDATION RESISTANCE:
Safer running with TOTAL CERAN® WATER RESISTANCE:
A grease which oxidises too rapidly may suddenly lose its No leaching out or softening of TOTAL CERAN®
lubricating properties. Tests show the superior oxidation In many applications, lubricating greases are in contact with THE PERFORMANCE: Mechanical Stability
resistance of TOTAL CERAN®. water or are subjected to repeated washing. The greases must
Difference after 100,000 Strokes ASTM D 217/din 51804-T1

expression in NLGI grades

liquid
When grease is placed in a sealed container, in the presence of not be removed by the mechanical action, or become softened

Consistency Change
000
oxygen under pressure at 100°C, a pressure drop of 0.3 bar by water absorption. 00
0
after 100 hours corresponds to 2 years of normal storage life. 1

With TOTAL CERAN® such a pressure drop is only recorded Even when mixed with 50% water and worked for 100,000 2

after 500 hours. strokes TOTAL CERAN® will maintain its consistency (ASTM Lithium
Complex
Lithium EP
grease
CERAN®
grease
Calcium
Complex
Polyurea
grease
Aluminium
Complex
grease grease grease
In another test, a TOTAL CERAN® grease film is heated in an D217). In a test bearing which is subjected to a constant stream Dry 20% water added
oven for 100 hours at 150°C and still retains its normal texture, of water, it completely resists leaching out (ASTM D1264). CERAN® can carry heavy load, prevents wear and stays in
whereas other greases bake or are transformed into a brownish TOTAL CERAN® retains its remarkable performance properties grade for a long life time, at wide operating conditions,
even contaminated by water...
resin on the applied surface. Safety guaranteed. in the presence of water.

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 The CERAN RANGE: ®

■ TOTAL CERAN® AD (NLGI 0) is an adhesive ■ TOTAL CERAN® MM (NLGI 2) is a true multi-

heavy duty grease designed for use on slide rails, purpose grease, formulated for lubrication of
metal cables, wire ropes, winches, open gears loaded slide-, ball-, and roller- bearings,
and chains working in severe circumstances. (wheelbearings), universal joints, chassis, and
various shock loaded or vibrating components in
■ TOTAL CERAN® GEP (NLGI 0) is a heavy duty industry, transport, off-road, marine and off shore
grease containing solid lubricants designed for applications operating in very severe wet, dusty
use on open gears of rotary drum drives, single and/or dry conditions.
Leading to economical advantages and double pinion kiln and mill drives, working
• Far less machine downtime for maintenance and under severe circumstances.
LESS CONSUMPTION WITH CERAN HV
lubrication
• Less stocks and simplified maintenance schedules Production / grease consumption in steel rolling-mill
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through rationalisation, as TOTAL CERAN® can 40

replace many other greases

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• Consumption reduction of up to 50% is possible 25

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Leading to risk reduction 10

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■ TOTAL CERAN® MS (NLGI 1) is suitable for the
• Less risk of costly failures and breakdowns
0
Feb mar apr may jun jul lubrication of all kinds of components subject
• Less risk of wrong product application due to
Production Steel
x 1000 Ton
Lithium EP grease
g/Ton
CERAN® HV
g/Ton ■ TOTAL CERAN® HV (NLGI 1.5) is a heavy duty to high loads, shocks and vibrations working in
simplified maintenance multi-purpose grease, pre-eminently designed conditions where grease is in frequent contact
• Increased safety of the work place due to reduced for the lubrication of industrial bearings working with water, e.g. travelling cranes, crown wheels,
losses and leakages under high temperatures and high loads in the press joints, conveyors, gear couplings etc. in a
steel industry. multitude of industrial applications.
And environmental advantages as well
• TOTAL CERAN® does not contain any heavy metals ■ TOTAL CERAN® HVA (NLGI 2) is a multi- ■ TOTAL CERAN® MS is suitable for boundary
purpose Extreme Pressure grease, pre-eminently lubrication at high pressures and high
or components considered harmful to human health
designed for the lubrication of closed industrial temperature. In case of accidental overheating,
and the environment (European Dangerous bearings working under high temperatures and
Preparations Directive 1999 45/EC) the presence of molybdenum disulfide will
high loads in the steel industry. guarantee good lubrication, and avoid any
• Minimal pollution thanks to reduced losses and
leakages jamming or sticking.

PRODUCT TYPICAL MAIN GENERAL TYPICAL

PROPERTIES INDUSTRY APPLICATION APPLICATION
CERAN® AD Adhesive Off-shore Cables Protection and lubrication
of metal cables ■ TOTAL CERAN® LT (NLGI 1.5) is a synthetic
multi-purpose Extreme Pressure grease, specially
CERAN® FG Extreme Pressure Food industry NSF USDA H1 Food presses designed for applications working under various ■ TOTAL CERAN® PM (NLGI 1.5) is an Extreme
CERAN GEP
®
Sprayable Cement industry Open gears Rotary drives of cement kilns conditions. Pressure grease, pre-eminently designed for the
Thanks to its very sophisticated formula and lubrication of industrial bearings working under
CERAN® High temperature Steel industry Open and closed Continuous caster, performances reserves, TOTAL CERAN® LT
HV/HVA high loads industrial bearings hot rolling mill / cold rolling mill high temperatures and high loads in the paper
performs well at very low as well as high
CERAN® LT Synthetic Equipment industry Low temperature Cables of hanging bridges, wind mills temperatures. industry (e.g. bearings in wet and dry sections).

CERAN MM
®
All purpose Civil engeneering Off-road Joints, pin-bushings, caterpillar wheels,
crowns, bearings

CERAN® MS Molybdenum disulfide Heavy industry Boundery lubrication Couplings

CERAN PM
®
Corrosion resistant Paper industry Bearings Main bearings in paper machines
CERAN ®
Water resistant (Sea) Marine/off-shore General Lubrication Deck lubrication
WR 1/WR 2
■ TOTAL CERAN® WR is a multi-purpose heavy
duty grease, formulated for the lubrication of all
■ CERAN® FG (NLGI 2) NSF USDA-H1 approved
kinds of industrial, marine and off shore
EP multi-purpose grease, recommended for
applications, operating under the most severe
various applications in the food and food related
conditions (water, heat, dust and other pollution).
industry operating under severe conditions and
where there is a risk that the grease comes into ■ TOTAL CERAN® WR is available in the NLGI
contact with foodstuffs. grades 1 and 2.

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