IN NETWORK Cross Connections NLGI's HPM Grease Certification By Chuck Coe T he National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) is pleased to launch the high-performance multiuse (HPM) certification and subcategories with enhanced performance in the following areas: * HPM Core Spec * HPM Grease Core with enhanced Water Resistance (HPM + WR) * HPM Grease Core with enhanced Saltwater Corrosion Resistance (HPM + CR) * HPM Grease Core with High Load-Carrying Capacity (HPM + HL) * HPM Grease Core with enhanced Low-Temp Performance (HPM + LT) The well-known GC-LB performance classification has provided an internationally recognized grease specification for grease and equipment manufacturers, users and consumers since 1989. Although originally conceived as an automotive chassis and wheel-bearing grease specification, GC-LB is recognized as a mark of quality for grease specifiers. Due to advancements in materials, technologies and applications, NLGI recognizes that current applications may be better served by updated specifications. The initial focus of HPM is to provide specifications for a premium grease that could be used in a variety of bearings and applications that require similar lubricating properties. NLGI has also defined specifications for greases that meet core HPM specification and subcategories aimed at enhanced performance in the areas outlined in Figure 1. If you are interested in registering your products for the HPM certification program, please visit bit.ly/3bHeZep. NLGI has partnered with the Center of Quality Assurance (CQA) to administer this program. To apply, visit the CQA's website and click " Register Your Products. " This will direct you to the five-step process outlined in Figure 2. For HPM pricing information and more, please visit centerforqa.com or nlgi.org. Coe is president of Grease Technology Solutions and on NLGI's Board of Directors. Figure 1: NLGI's High-Performance Multiuse Grease Classifications High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease Specification HPM Grease Specification with enhanced Water Resistance (HPM Grease Spec + WR) HPM Grease Specification with enhanced High Load-Carrying Capacity (HPM Grease Spec + HL) 40 APRIL 2021 | COMPOUNDINGS | ILMA.ORG HPM Grease Specification with enhanced Saltwater Corrosion Resistance (HPM Grease Spec + CR) HPM Grease Specification with enhanced Low-Temp Performance (HPM Grease Spec + LT) Figure 2: CQA's five-step process to certify your products 1. Submit Application for Sample Approval & Branded Product Registration * Manufacturers include product data * Rebrands submit Supplier Affidavit 2. Submit Qualification Sample 3. Submit the signed License Agreement 4. Submit Payment 5. Submit additional Branded Grease Product nameshttp://www.bit.ly/3bHeZep http://www.centerforqa.com http://www.nlgi.org http://www.ILMA.ORG