Balmerol Liprex EP Greases in Hyderabad — NLGI 0 / 2 / 3 Lithium & EP Grades
Vasundhara Performance Solutions is the authorised Hyderabad supplier for the complete Balmerol Liprex EP grease range — multipurpose lithium soap, lithium complex high-temperature, extreme-pressure (EP) and chassis greases across NLGI 0, 1, 2 and 3 consistency grades. Manufactured by Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd, a Government of India Mini-Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The most-specified grease in PSU and Indian Railways tenders. Supply across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, pan-India, plus PSU/Defence channel via GeM listing.
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Balmerol Liprex EP Range — NLGI 000 to 3
Complete consistency grade coverage (NLGI 0 through 3) across multipurpose lithium, lithium complex, EP and specialty formulations.
Balmerol MP 3 (N) — Multipurpose Lithium
The flagship Balmerol grease — multipurpose lithium soap, NLGI 2 consistency. Suitable for plain bearings, anti-friction bearings, chassis points, automotive and industrial applications operating at moderate temperatures (-20°C to +120°C). Drop point ≥ 180°C. The most-shipped Balmerol product in Vasundhara's portfolio. Pack sizes: 500g tube, 1 kg tin, 18 kg pail, 50 kg keg, 180 kg drum.
Liprex EP EP-2 — Lithium EP NLGI 2
Extreme-pressure (EP) lithium grease for high-load applications — heavy-duty bearings, gearboxes, pin-and-bush couplings, mining equipment. EP additive package per IP 239 / DIN 51350-4. NLGI 2 consistency. Drop point ≥ 180°C. The standard PSU procurement specification for railway wagon journal-box greases and Indian Defence vehicle chassis lubrication.
Balmerol Licom 2 Premium — Lithium Complex
High-temperature lithium complex grease for service up to +200°C continuous (+260°C peak). NLGI 2 (general bearings) or NLGI 3 (vertical-shaft applications, anti-leak service). For steel mill stand bearings, paper-mill dryer felts, hot-fan bearings, bakery oven conveyors. Drop point ≥ 260°C. Excellent water-washout resistance.
Balmerol Chassis L — Heavy Lithium
Soft consistency (NLGI 0 or 1) lithium grease for centralised chassis lubrication systems on commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and large industrial machinery. Pumpable through long lubrication lines. Suitable for both manual and automatic centralised lubrication systems. Available in 18 kg pail and 180 kg drum.
Balmerol Wheel Bearing HD — Ball Bearing Grease
Premium ball bearing grease specifically formulated for high-speed deep-groove and angular contact bearings. Lower base oil viscosity (compared to general MP grease) for reduced churning losses at high RPM. Used in electric motor bearings, machine tool spindles, fan bearings. Operating range -30°C to +120°C.
Balmerol Yellow Cup No. 3 (PB-3) — Pin and Bush
Heavy-duty grease for pin-and-bush couplings, sliding bearings, kingpin lubrication on heavy commercial vehicles. EP additives + tackifiers prevent fling-off under shock loads. Suitable for earthmoving equipment articulation joints, dump truck tipper hinges, rail wagon coupler housings.
Technical Specifications
Standard property values across the Liprex EP grease range. TDS / MSDS available on enquiry per specific grade.
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| Property | Test Method | Balmerol MP 3 (N) | Liprex EP EP-2 | Balmerol Licom 2 Premium-2 | Balmerol Chassis L-0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLGI Consistency Grade | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Worked Penetration (60×) | ASTM D217 | 265–295 | 265–295 | 265–295 | 355–385 |
| Soap Type | — | Lithium | Lithium + EP | Lithium Complex | Lithium |
| Drop Point (°C) | ASTM D2265 | ≥ 180 | ≥ 180 | ≥ 260 | ≥ 175 |
| Base Oil Viscosity at 40°C (cSt) | ASTM D445 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 180–220 | 120–180 |
| 4-Ball Weld Load (kg, EP) | ASTM D2596 | 200 | ≥ 315 | 250 | 200 |
| Operating Temperature Range (°C) | — | -20 to +120 | -20 to +120 | -30 to +200 | -25 to +90 |
| Water Washout at 38°C / 79°C (%) | ASTM D1264 | ≤ 8 | ≤ 5 | ≤ 3 | ≤ 10 |
Standards compliance: IS 7623 (Indian Standard for lubricating greases) · IPSS (Indian Petroleum Specification Standard) · Indian Railways approved-vendor specifications · Defence Standard JSS-50503 (where applicable) · GeM rate-contract eligible
Application Areas
Where Balmerol Liprex EP grease ships from our Hyderabad warehouse — by industry and equipment type.
Indian Railways & Rolling Stock
Wagon journal box greases, locomotive bearing lubrication, point and crossing equipment, signalling-mechanism grease. Liprex EP EP-2 is the long-standing specification across Indian Railways approved-vendor procurement. Bulk supply through GeM listing.
Automotive Chassis & Drivetrain
King-pin lubrication, leaf-spring bushings, brake-cam lubrication, propeller-shaft yoke bearings on heavy commercial vehicles (TSRTC, APSRTC, KSRTC, MSRTC fleets). Balmerol MP 3 (N) + Chassis-0 for centralised lubrication systems. Tier-1 and tier-2 auto-component plants in Patancheru / Bonthapally clusters.
Steel & Heavy Engineering
Roughing-mill bearings, slab caster rolls, ladle-crane bearings, slag-handling crane greases. Balmerol Licom 2 Premium-2 for hot-strip mill stands (high-temp service). EP-2 for general gear-case lubrication. Companies we have supplied are listed on our about page. What we supplied each of them varies across our portfolio, so we do not attach a named customer to a single product line.
Cement Plants
VRM (vertical roller mill) bearing greases, ball-mill trunnion bearings, kiln-tyre bearings, conveyor pulley bearings, crusher gear-case lubrication. Balmerol Licom 2 Premium-2 for high-temperature kiln-zone applications. Pairs with our cement plant lubricants portfolio.
Power & Utilities (NTPC / NLC India)
Boiler feed pump motor bearings, ID/FD fan bearings, coal-mill bearings, turbine-auxiliary lubrication. Balmerol MP 3 (N) + LiCx-2 standard supply. PSU procurement via approved-vendor channel and GeM listing.
State Transport Undertakings
TSRTC (Telangana), APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh), KSRTC (Karnataka), MSRTC (Maharashtra) bus fleet maintenance — chassis grease, propeller-shaft, wheel-bearing lubrication. Balmerol MP 3 (N) standard. Bulk supply through the authorised distribution channel and GeM.
Why Source Balmerol Liprex EP from Vasundhara
For PSU procurement teams and plant maintenance buyers, the choice of grease distribution channel matters as much as the brand itself.
1. Govt of India PSU Manufacturer
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd is a Mini-Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Indigenous formulation, Made-in-India compliance, no foreign-supply risk. Natural specification choice for PSU and Defence procurement.
2. GeM & PSU Supply
Vasundhara is GeM-registered seller. Liprex EP grease available to PSU buyers on GeM for PSU buyers — SAIL, RINL, BHEL, NTPC, NLC India, Coal India, ONGC. GFR-2017 compliant for deferred-payment supply. Supports L1 bidding, reverse auction.
3. Hyderabad Dispatch in 2 Working Days
Stocked grades (Balmerol MP 3 (N), EP-2, LiCx-2) ship within 2 working days from Secunderabad warehouse to Hyderabad / Patancheru / Jeedimetla / IDA Bollaram customers. Pack sizes from 1 kg tins through 180 kg drums.
4. Approved-Vendor Documentation
Per-batch test certificates, IS 7623 conformance reports, OEM authorisation letters from Balmer Lawrie. Pre-qualified for Indian Railways approved-vendor channel, Defence supply (JSS specifications), state transport corporations.
5. Single-Vendor Industrial Lubricant Kit
One PO for Balmerol greases + Veedol hydraulic + Castrol metalworking (via Vasundhara Specialities) + welding consumables. Reduces vendor count, simplifies GST reconciliation, single accountable contact for the maintenance kit.
6. Application-Engineering Support
Grease selection by application duty (NLGI grade, soap type, EP requirement), re-lube interval optimisation, contamination-event troubleshooting. Our engineers visit customer sites for plant lubrication audits.
Pack Sizes & PSU Bulk Supply
Standard packaging across the Liprex EP grease range. Bulk pricing on volumes > 1 MT.
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| Pack Format | Volume | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Tube (squeeze) | 500 g | Single-bearing top-up, workshop tool kit, sample-and-trial orders |
| Tin (steel) | 1 kg | Small workshop, multi-bearing servicing, automotive workshop stock |
| Pail (HDPE) | 18 kg | Plant maintenance stores standard pack — fits hand-pump grease guns |
| Keg (steel) | 50 kg | Mid-volume plants — auto-component manufacturers, mid-tonnage steel mills |
| Drum (steel) | 180 kg | Large plants, PSU bulk procurement, centralised lubrication system fill |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from PSU procurement officers and plant maintenance buyers sourcing Balmerol Liprex EP grease through Vasundhara.
What is the difference between Balmerol MP 3 (N) and Liprex EP EP-2?
Both are NLGI 2 lithium-soap greases with the same base soap type. Balmerol MP 3 (N) is the standard multipurpose grease for general bearing and chassis applications under moderate loads. Liprex EP EP-2 adds an extreme-pressure (EP) additive package (typically sulphur-phosphorus chemistry) for heavy-load applications — gearboxes, mining equipment, pin-and-bush couplings, and Indian Railways wagon journal boxes. EP-2 has 4-Ball Weld Load ≥ 315 kg vs MP-2's 200 kg. Use EP-2 wherever shock loads or high specific bearing pressures are expected.
When should I use Balmerol Licom 2 Premium (lithium complex) instead of standard Balmerol MP 3 (N)?
Use LiCx (lithium complex) for any application where bearing operating temperature exceeds +120°C continuously, OR where peak temperature spikes above +180°C. Standard lithium grease (MP-2) drops point at +180°C — at that temperature it begins to soften and leak. LiCx-2 has drop point ≥ +260°C and operates reliably to +200°C continuous service. Common LiCx applications: steel mill stand bearings, hot-strip mill rolls, paper-mill dryer felts, bakery oven conveyors, kiln-zone equipment in cement plants. The cost premium over MP-2 is 30-40% but the service-life extension and avoided leak-related downtime more than justifies it.
Is Balmerol Liprex EP approved for Indian Railways procurement?
Yes — Balmer Lawrie is a long-standing Indian Railways approved-vendor for industrial greases. Liprex EP EP-2 is the most-specified grease in Railway journal-box and rolling-stock procurement. Vasundhara supplies through the Railway approved-vendor channel and via GeM listing. Documentation includes per-batch test certificates and IS 7623 conformance reports suitable for Railway acceptance procedures.
How does Balmerol Liprex EP compare to Castrol Spheerol or IOCL Servogem grease?
All three are well-established lithium grease ranges, but only two of them publish an Indian Standard. IOCL publish IS 7623-1993 on the Servogem range. Castrol publish neither IS 7623 nor DIN 51825 on any Spheerol product — their Spheerol sheets carry a DIN 51502 classification code (KP2K-20), which is the designation standard, not the requirements standard, and the two are routinely confused. On a grease, compare thickener type, NLGI grade, base oil viscosity, drop point and operating temperature range, because those are what actually decide interchangeability. Performance differences are typically marginal in normal industrial use. Liprex EP's structural advantages: (1) Govt of India Mini-Ratna PSU manufacturer = preferred for PSU procurement, (2) most-specified in Indian Railways and Defence supply, (3) competitive pricing in bulk packs. Castrol Spheerol (which we supply through our group company Vasundhara Specialities) has slightly broader OEM approvals for non-Indian-OEM equipment. For PSU and Indian-OEM equipment maintenance, Liprex EP is typically the right answer.
What is the typical re-lubrication interval for Balmerol MP 3 (N) in industrial bearings?
Re-lube interval depends on bearing type, speed, temperature and load — but as a general rule for Balmerol MP 3 (N) in NLGI 2 service: small ball bearings (under 100 mm bore) at moderate speeds run 6-12 months between re-greases; medium roller bearings (100-300 mm) typically 3-6 months; large bearings (>300 mm) under heavy load may need monthly to quarterly re-lubrication. For temperature-elevated applications (>+80°C continuous), reduce intervals proportionally. We support re-lube interval optimisation via grease-condition sampling and bearing-condition monitoring.
Do you supply Liprex EP through GeM for PSU procurement?
Yes. Vasundhara is a GeM-registered seller and Liprex EP grease is available through GeM for PSU buyers including SAIL, RINL, BHEL, NTPC, NLC India, Coal India, ONGC, Cement Corporation of India, Indian Railways, and state transport undertakings (TSRTC, APSRTC, etc.). GFR-2017 compliant for deferred-payment supply. Documentation includes Udyam-MSME registration, Make-in-India certification, and standard PSU procurement compliance pack.
Can I get Liprex EP with TDS / MSDS / Certificate of Analysis for ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 audit?
Yes. Every consignment ships with manufacturer Technical Data Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and per-batch Certificate of Analysis. Suitable for ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / Indian Railways / Defence / pharma audits. Pre-shipment sample retention available on request for batch-traceability audit trails.
What is your typical delivery time for Liprex EP grease in Hyderabad?
Stocked grades (Balmerol MP 3 (N), EP-2, LiCx-2 in 18 kg pails and 1 kg tins) ship within 2 working days. Less-common grades (Balmerol Wheel Bearing HD ball bearing grease, Cup & Bush, Chassis-0) typically 3-5 working days from depot. Bulk drum supply (180 kg) for centralised lubrication systems is scheduled 3-5 working days ahead. PSU order dispatches follow Railway/Defence delivery schedules.
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