High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease Column HPM and End-User Promotional Strategy FIRST HPM PRODUCT LAUNCHED! NLGI is pleased to announce the first product approved for the High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease certification! Castrol’s Tribol GR SW 460-1 is the first product certified against the new NLGI High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) grease specification. In addition, NLGI certifies its enhanced performance in corrosion protection, high load-carrying capacity and low temperature. Tribol GR SW 460-1 is a specialized product for main bearing applications in wind turbines. In December 2020, NLGI’s launched its High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease certification and sub-categories with enhanced performance in the following areas: • HPM “Core” Spec • HPM Grease with enhanced Water Resistance (HPM + WR) • HPM Grease with enhanced Salt Water Corrosion Resistance (HPM + CR) • HPM Grease with High Load Carrying Capacity (HPM + HL) • HPM Grease with enhanced Low Temp Performance (HPM + LT) NLGI decided to expand its certification program, recognizing that updated specifications may better serve current advanced materials, technologies and applications. In Fall 2019, NLGI
partnered with the Center of Quality Assurance to administer the program and conduct qualification testing. The initial focus of HPM is on premium grease in a variety of bearings and applications which require similar lubricating properties. Future specifications may include high temperature and/or long life. “We’re thrilled to announce Castrol’s Tribol GR SW 460-1 as NLGI’s first HPM product to market. Congratulations to Castrol for working diligently the past six months on certifying this product. Since NLGI does not dictate chemical, additive, lubricant or viscosity properties, formulators are free to get creative in order to create viable, quality products that meet HPM specifications. Castrol’s Tribol
GR SW 460-1 product has done just that. We are excited to see it in the marketplace!” said Crystal O’Halloran, NLGI Executive Director. To view Castrol’s press release, click here. For more information on HPM specifications and how to register your products, click here or contact NLGI HQ at nlgi@nlgi.org. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I’d like to help spread the word about HPM. Does NLGI have any guidelines around doing so? Yes. Please click HERE for the marketing guidelines on promoting HPM. Please contact NLGI for a sample HPM logo for internal and external use. How do I certify my product(s)? NLGI has partnered with Center of Quality Assurance (CQA) to administer this program. A five-step process is required to register your products. Please visit HERE for information on how to download the application documents. Where can I find a copy of the HPM specification? You can find the HPM specification HERE. For more information, please contact NLGI HQ at 816-524-2500 or CQA at 989-496-2399
- 38 NLGI Spokesman | VOLUME 85, NUMBER 3 | July/August 2021
