Product information

WEDOLIT EP 540 is a high-viscosity, high-performance, special oil based on natural esters and mineral oil, developed according to the highest technical standard for use in the tube industry. The product has worldwide release of the expander head manufacturers SMS Meer and Fontijne Grotnes and is recommended by the manufacturers for the Heusler and Iprolam expander heads.

Characteristics

Application

WEDOLIT EP 540 is used for the lubrication of sliding surfaces and guideways of mechanical expander under extremely high surface pressure in the production of large diameter pipes made of steel, e.g. for gas and oil pipelines. WEDOLIT EP 540 is used undiluted for the forming process. The product is selfemulsifying and can be removed by water. The emulsion can be used for pre- and subsequent cleaning process of the tubes and to clean the expander head. The emulsion can be treated with suitable additives to split into water and oily waste. The splitting water could be reused to approach the new emulsion.

Properties

· Very high lubricating-film stability under load

· Good adhesion to smooth surfaces, good wear protection

· Prevents stick slip

· With water easily washable / emulsified spontaneously.

· Stable emulsion, easy to split

Technical data

Information

Storage must be frost-free between 5 – 40°C. The minimum durability is 12 months in an original sealed package.

All provided data can vary within conventional technical tolerances, without affecting the product functionality. In regard to the high diversity of the possible application parameters, all information provided under exclusion of any commitment and liability. More safety and environment relevant data can be found in the latest EU safety datasheet.