Mobilith SHC 460 | NLGI 1.5 Synthetic Grease | Heavy Load & Marine South Africa
Mobilith SHC 460 | NLGI 1.5 Synthetic Grease | Heavy Load & Marine South Africa
Mobil™ Mobilith SHC Series — Synthetic Lithium Complex Grease
Mobilith SHC 460
Superior Performance Synthetic Grease | NLGI 1.5 | ISO VG 460 Base Oil | Lithium Complex
Product Overview
Mobilith SHC 460 is a superior performance synthetic grease combining a high-viscosity PAO synthetic base oil (ISO VG 460) with a premium lithium complex thickener. It is specifically engineered for tough industrial and marine applications where bearings operate under heavy loads at low-to-moderate speeds, and where water contamination resistance is a critical performance requirement.
The ISO VG 460 base oil viscosity provides the thick lubricating film required to protect rolling element bearings operating at slow shaft speeds under high radial and axial loads — conditions under which lower viscosity greases cannot maintain adequate elastohydrodynamic lubrication. The lithium complex thickener delivers a dropping point of 265°C, outstanding structural stability in the presence of water, and excellent adhesion to bearing surfaces to resist wash-out and displacement.
Mobilith SHC 460 has demonstrated outstanding performance in steel mills, paper mills and marine applications — three of the most demanding bearing lubrication environments in industry. Its NLGI 1.5 consistency balances the pumpability required for relubrication access with the body required to stay in position in heavily loaded bearing housings. Operating temperature range: -30°C to 150°C.
Key Performance Benefits
Heavy Load Bearing Protection
ISO VG 460 base oil delivers the thick film required for heavily loaded, slow-speed rolling element bearings — maintaining adequate EHD film thickness where lower viscosity greases enter the boundary lubrication regime. Four-ball weld point of 250 kgf and wear scar of 0.5 mm confirm strong EP and anti-wear performance.
Outstanding Water Resistance
SKF Emcor ratings of 0,1 in both synthetic seawater and acidic water — among the best water resistance results achievable in industrial greases. Critical for marine bearings, steel mill roll neck bearings, paper mill press section bearings and any application subject to water wash or spray.
High Temperature Capability
Dropping point of 265°C and operating range to 150°C — the PAO synthetic base oil and lithium complex thickener combination maintains grease structure and lubricating film at elevated temperatures encountered in steel mill and processing plant bearing applications.
Extended Relubrication Intervals
PAO synthetic base oil provides exceptional thermal and oxidation stability — enabling longer intervals between relubrication compared to mineral-based greases at the same NLGI grade. Directly reduces maintenance frequency and associated costs on difficult-to-access bearings.
Rust & Corrosion Protection
Passes ASTM D1743 corrosion preventive test. Excellent rust protection in the presence of water, acidic water and synthetic seawater — protecting bearing surfaces from corrosion in marine, coastal and wet process environments where conventional mineral greases may fail prematurely.
Low Traction & Energy Efficiency
Low traction coefficient of the PAO base oil reduces friction in the load zone of spherical roller and ball bearings — with potential for energy savings and reduced operating temperatures in bearing applications. Viscosity index of 188 delivers stable base oil viscosity across temperature extremes.
Typical Applications
Mobilith SHC 460 is recommended for heavily loaded, slow-to-moderate speed rolling element bearings in tough industrial and marine environments where water contamination resistance is critical:
Steel Mills
Roll neck bearings under heavy load and water spray · Roller table bearings · Continuous caster bearings · Mill stand bearings · Applications combining high contact stress, elevated temperature and continuous water exposure — the environment Mobilith SHC 460 was specifically proven in
Marine & Offshore
Deck machinery bearings in seawater environments · Hatch cover and crane bearings · Windlass and winch bearings · Stern tube and rudder bearings · Offshore structure pivot bearings where continuous salt water exposure demands outstanding rust and water resistance
Paper Mills & Processing Plants
Press section bearings subject to water and steam · Dryer section bearings at elevated temperature · Heavily loaded conveyor bearings in wet processing environments · Thickener and clarifier bearings · Dewatering equipment bearings
Mining & Heavy Industry
Heavily loaded slow-speed crusher bearings · Bucket elevator and conveyor take-up bearings under high load · Trunnion bearings on rotating drums in wet environments · Mine dewatering equipment bearings · Large sheave and pulley bearings subject to water ingress
Technical Properties
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| NLGI Grade | — | 1.5 |
| Thickener Type | — | Lithium Complex |
| Base Oil Type | — | PAO Synthetic |
| Colour | Visual | Red |
| Base Oil Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | 460 mm²/s |
| Base Oil Viscosity @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | 55.6 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index (Base Oil) | ASTM D2270 | 188 |
| Penetration (60X worked) | ASTM D217 | 305 (0.1 mm) |
| Dropping Point | ASTM D2265 | 265°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | -30°C to 150°C |
| Four-Ball Weld Point | ASTM D2596 | 250 kgf |
| Four-Ball Wear Scar | ASTM D2266 | 0.5 mm |
| SKF Emcor — Distilled Water | ASTM D6138 | 0, 0 |
| SKF Emcor — Synthetic Seawater | ASTM D6138 | 0, 1 |
| Corrosion Preventive Properties | ASTM D1743 | Pass |
Typical properties — not guaranteed specifications. Source: ExxonMobil Product Data Sheet, October 2025.
Pack Sizes & Procurement
Available Pack Sizes
16 kg Pail
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Technical Documentation
Mobilith SHC Series — Technical Datasheet
ExxonMobil Product Data Sheet · Mobilith SHC Series · October 2025
For Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and MSDS documentation, visit msds.exxonmobil.com → · Contact Orbit Industrial for application-specific technical support.
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