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Greases Product Data castrol.com/GPS 800 255 4417 May 2025 GPS Castrol ® Pyroplex ® Blue Load Wear Index Test (ASTM D 2596) Castrol Pyroplex Blue delivers almost twice the level of anti-wear performance when compared to a typical multi-purpose EP grease as measured by the ASTM D 2596 test. ASTM D-2596 Load Wear Index Test 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Load Wear Index Castrol Pyroplex Blue #2 Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C Field Test Results Construction Company Castrol Pyroplex Blue was put to the test at a New Jersey construction company. Two new zero-hour front end loaders were selected for the test. Similar workloads, lubrication intervals, shi changes and ambient temperature ranges helped to facilitate an equal comparison. Each grease was reviewed on several key characteristics: grease consumption, pumpability, adhesion, cohesiveness, water washout, extreme pressure capability, anti-wear protection and service duration. e grease was used to lubricate the entire machine with special attention given to bucket pins. e front-end loaders were performing high volume stock piling/loading with normal lubrication intervals. e first phase of the test ran for over 2,000 hours. At the end of this phase, a second test phase was launched that measured extended service capabilities. e lubrication interval on each machine was extended one operating shi and grease consumption was compared to the baseline established in the previous test phase. Castrol Pyroplex Blue emerged as the winner of both test phases for several reasons. Compared to the premium competitive grease, it took less Castrol Pyroplex Blue to lubricant the machine. e loader with the competitive grease experienced pin squealing, as a result of no lubrication at 85 hours. Castrol Pyroplex Blue, at 88 hours, was going strong with no squealing. Aer breaking down the loader with Castrol Pyroplex Blue, the bucket pins showed no visible signs of wear aer over 2,000 hours of service—a testament to Castrol Pyroplex Blue's ability to withstand the most severe operating conditions and seal out dirt and water. F14