AXEL Mining

Tailored Grease Technology for Your Most Demanding Applications

AXEL in Mining
AXEL: Protecting the
Equipment You Can
See. Unearthing the
Value You Can’t.
Greater Productivity and AXEL Knowledge and Expertise
Operational Efficiency Drives – Understanding the Route to
Increased Demands on Mining Value Creation
Equipment and Lubrication

Mining is one of the most demanding industries At AXEL we understand that key to productivity
in the world. is equipment reliability which in turn relies on
appropriate grease selection.
A diverse range of global markets that enhance
our daily lives from fuel to foodstuffs and Our in-depth knowledge of grease technologies
manufacturing to medicine are all dependent combined with an understanding of operational
on mining output for their own growth and demands has enabled our team of experts
development. to develop a range of products capable of
enhancing component protection under the
And as many reliant markets anticipate con- extreme conditions typically experienced in
tinued growth, so demand on the mining mining applications.
industry for greater productivity is also set to
increase. Longer component and equipment life contribute
to greater operational reliability, extended
Productivity relies on smooth and reliable oper- maintenance intervals and reduced product
ations and in mining, the equipment used to consumption.
extract the minerals are exposed to some of the
most extreme conditions in the world. This in turn can contribute to improved oper-
ational efficiency, reduced environmental im-
From severe vibration in exposed, dirty en- pact and the delivery of sustainable value.
vironments to slow movement under heavy
and shock load conditions; all are factors that
can limit component life and adversely impact
mining productivity in the event of failure.

AXEL: Dedicated to Greases.

Differentiated for You.
Protecting Equipment, Market Driven Insight Enabling
Enhancing Productivity Customised Technical Solutions

The excavation, transportation and processing of material within a mining operation requires dedicated,
specialised equipment and can be split into two distinct categories: Market Focus, Tailoring the
Dedicated Solutions Technology
Fixed Plant Mobile Plant At AXEL we understand that the impact of
equipment downtime on the productivity and
Within the mining market those conditions
most commonly seen that have the potential
efficiency of a mine can be very costly. to adversely impact grease performance and
This equipment remains at a fixed location within Equipment that frequently relocates within component life are a combination of:
a mine to assist with the processing and moving the mine for the purposes of extracting and In order to develop the right grease, we must
of mined material. transporting material. first understand the operational environment in · High loads and low speeds resulting in
which it must perform. frequent boundary lubrication conditions
Examples of Fixed Plant include: Examples of Mobile Plant include: · Exposure to water and other external
· Mills and crushers · Giant bucket wheel excavators Through a better understanding of the chal- contaminants
· Conveyors · Draglines lenges that exist within mining applications, · Shock loads and high vibrational activity
· Kilns and dryers · Mining trucks we are better positioned to create tailored,
· Electric mining shovels performance enhancing solutions. With this knowledge AXEL can tailor the tech-
nology to best deliver optimum in-service pro-
tection.

Key features of a reliable technology platform

for mining applications include:

· Structural integrity and surface adhesion from

appropriate thickener technology
· High viscosity liquid phase for film strength
· Increased use of solid lubricants for enhanced
protection against shock loads and oscillating
motion

AXEL: Tailored Technology.

Market Solutions.
Multi-Service Grease Open Gear Grease

For the lubrication of plain, journal and rolling element bearings on a wide range of Mobile and Fixed For the lubrication of gear, rack and rail mechanisms on a variety of mining equipment including:
Plant equipment including:
· Slew ring gears on excavators
· Bucket and boom pins on shovels and excavators · Hoist gears on draglines
· Boom point and hoist sheaves on draglines · House rails on electric shovels
· Propel bushes
· Mills, crushers and vibrating screens

Platform Solution
Platform Solution
· Resistance to mechanical shear · Excellent surface adhesion › Hycal
· Good mobility over a wide › Caliac · Resistant to “squeeze out” Anhydrous Calcium
Protective temperature range Combines the benefits Protective · Superior protection under shock load and Technology for excellent
Priorities · High film strength and surface adhesion of Lithium and Calcium Priorities boundary lubrication conditions surface adhesion and
· Protection against load, wear Thickener Technology for · Act as a barrier to external water resistance
and corrosion a balanced multi-service contaminants
solution › Caliac
Excellent water resistance
› Axellence and mechanical stability
Lithium Complex combine in an ideal
Technology for enhanced technology platform for
-thermal stability and low geared mechanisms
temperature mobility exposed to the elements
· Application versatility
· Enhanced protection of metal surfaces
Target · Reduced product inventory › Calsullence Target › Alassca
· Extended service life
Benefits · Extended component life Functional Calcium Benefits · Reduced downtime Functional Lithium/Calcium
· Enhanced reliability Sulphonate Complex with Complex Technology for
in-built resistance to water, superior performance
loads and corrosion under severe boundary
lubrication conditions
Wire Rope Grease Rock Drill Grease

For the dressing and protection of wire ropes, chains and slides on mining equipment including: In both open cast and underground mining, the exploration and excavation of mineral deposits is
partly reliant on rock drills.
· Draglines
· Shovels Whether for hand held pneumatic drills or for onboard mobile drill rigs, drill rod reliability and life can
· Bucket wheel excavators be improved with appropriate lubricant protection.

Platform Solution
Platform Solution
› Hycal
· Water resistance · Excellent protection from shock loads › Hycal
Anhydrous Calcium
Protective · Surface adhesion Technology provides a Protective and vibration Anhydrous Calcium
Priorities · Corrosion protection and anti-wear Priorities · Superior water resistance and adhesion Technology for an effective
robust protective barrier in
performance to drill rod surface barrier to the effects of
exposed conditions
water and corrosion
› Caliac
› Axellence
Lithium and Calcium
Lithium Complex
Technology combine for
-an optimised solution in Technology for enhanced
thermal stability
exposed conditions
› Alassca
› Calsullence
· Extended component life · Extended life of drill rods Functional Lithium/Calcium
Target A Functional Calcium Target Complex Technology
· Reduced maintenance and downtime Sulphonate Complex · Reduced vibration of drill string
Benefits · Reduced product consumption Thickener with superior
Benefits · Reduced maintenance and downtime for advanced protection
against the effects of shock
water and corrosion
water, shock loads and
resistance in a high
contaminants
temperature package
Grease Solutions for
Specific Challenges

AXEL recognises that regional variations relating to climate and environmental legislation present
additional challenges that require specialised solutions.

Sub-Zero Temperatures Environmental Impact

Protective Priorities Protective Priorities

· Maintain grease mobility at extreme · Compliance with applicable

temperatures environmental legislation
· Ensure reliable delivery in centralised · Reduced environmental impact from total
lubrication systems loss lubrication systems
· Consistent lubrication at point of use

AXEL: Protecting
Solution Approach(es) Solution Approach(es)
Equipment, the
› Softer NLGI consistency
› Lower base oil viscosity
› Formulating with biodegradable
components including vegetable oils Environment and
Your Bottom Line.
› Switch from mineral to synthetics or ester base oils
AXEL Platform Technologies
for Mining

AXEL Platform Technology Example Variants Suitable for

Hycal is an Anhydrous Calcium Thickener Technology that provides excellent Hycal 27 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral/
Wire rope, chains, rails, rock drills and gear
Hycal natural water resistance and corrosion protection where operating temperatures Polymer
systems
are relatively low. Hycal 76 Series – Biodegradable System

Multi-service use in plain and rolling element

Acinol is a Lithium Thickener Technology that provides an excellent combination
Acinol of mechanical and thermal stability along with good water resistance.
Acinol 16 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral bearings across a wide range of Mobile and
Fixed Plant

Multi-service use on a wide variety of mining

Caliac combines both Lithium and Calcium Technology to deliver a Thickener
Caliac System that combines the benefits of both.
Caliac 17 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral equipment where enhanced resistance to
moisture and the elements may be required

Multi-service use on Mobile and Fixed Plant

Axellence is a Lithium Complex Thickener Technology that provides the excellent Axellence 16 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral
Axellence multipurpose benefits of a Lithium Grease with enhanced thermal stability. Axellence 65 Series – Fully Synthetic
equipment where improved thermal stability
or low temperature mobility may be required

High temperature multi-service capability in

Calsullence is a Functional Calcium Sulphonate Complex Thickener Technology Calsullence 16 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral
Calsullence with in-built resistance to water, corrosion and heavily loaded conditions. Calsullence 63 Series – Fully Synthetic
rolling element bearings, bushes, wire ropes
and gears

Unique, multi-service technology combining

Alassca™ combines Lithium and Calcium Complex Technology in a Functional Alassca 17 Series – Heavy Duty Mineral water resistance, thermal stability and
Alassca™ Thickener for very high load conditions in applications exposed to the elements. Alassca 76 Series – Biodegradable System extreme load carrying capability for
bearings, gears, rails and ropes
AXEL - Your Global Partner AXEL Unique Offerings

Global Presence Customised Label™

With over 125 years of experience, AXEL has expanded dramatically to become one of the leading AXEL’s Customised Label™ strategy ensures that AXEL Customised Label™
global producers and suppliers of lubricating greases, with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in every product leaving our plants is customised
Sweden, France, the Netherlands and the USA. to your needs and labelled in your name. At
Your brand. Your markets.
AXEL we do not have our own brand and do Our knowledge.
AXEL partners with many of the leading lubricant companies around the world who choose us not compete with our customers.
because of our unique Customised Label™ concept.
All AXEL products are produced under the
strictest quality standards including ISO 9001,
14001, 21469 and TS 16949.

AXEL Premium Services

AXEL Christiernsson provides you with the
ability to tailor your Service Level Agreement
(SLA) according to your specific needs.

· Ease of Supply – Partnering for Production

· Product Development
· Logistical Management
· Technical Support and Services
· Marketing and Sales Support

Ease of Supply™
“The products and services we
Serving the leading lubricant companies across the globe
provide become an integral part
of your value chain”
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