What is "microgel" used in aviation greases?
How its GPF (Grease Performer Factor)?
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We would be glad to help you with your question. Where did you read microgel? it might be just a commercial name for a certain type of additive-particles in a grease.
Where did you hear about GPF? these seem to be a slang from certain lube manufacturer. Please write more information what do you want to accomplish in what device.
Where did you hear about GPF? these seem to be a slang from certain lube manufacturer. Please write more information what do you want to accomplish in what device.
I think shell used the term "microgel" which is a silica gellant.
bruce
bruce
microgel is a silica gel thickener
Two Shell products:
Aero Shell NO.5 Microgel 矿物(Mineral) dropping point≥260 Consistency 282 Operating Temperature range ℃-10～+130 常温脂 normal temperature grease LG35
Aero Shell NO.7 Microgel 矿物(Mineral) dropping point≥260 288 Operating Temperature range ℃-70～+150 低温脂 low-temperature grease LG49
Two Shell products:
Aero Shell NO.5 Microgel 矿物(Mineral) dropping point≥260 Consistency 282 Operating Temperature range ℃-10～+130 常温脂 normal temperature grease LG35
Aero Shell NO.7 Microgel 矿物(Mineral) dropping point≥260 288 Operating Temperature range ℃-70～+150 低温脂 low-temperature grease LG49