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SKF bearing grease selection chart
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SKF lubricants Poor lubrication accounts for over 36% of premature bearing failures

Bearing grease selection chart Grease NLGI grade HTPL = High temperature performance limit LTPL = Low temperature performance limit

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High load Vertical shaft Oscillating movements Severe vibrations Rust protection Water resistance Frequent start-up High temperatures

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NLGI consistency class Lithium complex Lithium/ calcium Light brown Operating temperature range Penetration DIN ISO 2137 Worked, 60 strokes, 10–1 mm Prolonged (max.), 100 000 strokes, 10–1 mm Mechanical stability Roll stability, ASTM D 1831 (max.) 50 hrs at 80 °C, 10–1 mm V2F test, 144 hrs Corrosion protection, Emcor ISO 11007, Distilled water ISO 11007 modified, Water washout ISO 11007 modified, 0.5% NaCl Lubrication ability R2F, test B at 120 °C Copper corrosion (max.) DIN 51811 / ASTM D4048, 24 hrs at 100 °C Grease life (min) R0F test L50 life, 10 000 r/min, hrs at °

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Calcium sulphonate complex Lithium/ calcium Lithium/ calcium Calcium sulphonate complex Complex calcium sulphonate Light brown

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Food grade lubricants Grease Temperature range 1) LTL HTPL Application examples General purpose food grade grease Food processing equipment Wrapping machines Bottling machines General purpose food grade grease Conveyor bearings Wrapping machines Bottling machines High load, water resistant and wide temperature food grade grease Pellet presses Mills Mixers High temperature & harsh environment bearing grease Bakery/brick oven equipment Glass industry Vacuum pumps Food grade chain oil General chain lubrication as in confectionery industries and fruit and vegetable processing. Even in the...

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SKF Traffic light concept Operating temperature range of greases –50 Unsafe functioning (only for short periods) Safe functioning i.e. with predictable grease life LGWA 2 LGGB 2 LGLT 2 LGWM 1 LTL – Low-temperature limit: The lowest temperature at which the grease will allow the bearing to be started up without difficulty. LTPL – Low-temperature performance limit: Below this limit, the supply of grease to the contact surfaces of rolling elements and raceways may become insufficient. Values are different for roller and ball bearings. HTPL – High-temperature performance limit: Above this limit...

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