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Relubrication intervals 10
Lubrication methods 10
Technical data 23
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Lubricants
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Bearing grease selection
Bearing operating parameters
Temperature
EH = Extremely high > 150 C / 302 F
M = Medium n.dm up to 210 000 n.dm up to 270 000 n.dm = Bearing ID + OD x .5 x rpm
L = Low n.dm up to 75 000 n.dm up to 75 000
Load
VH = Very high C/P < 2
L = Low C/P 15
Extremely high
Very high
High
Medium
Low
Very low
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Low
high
High LGET 2 High Consult SKF
Medium Consult SKF Medium Consult SKF
Low Consult SKF Low LGLT 2
Low Very high LGET 2 Very Very high Consult SKF
high
High LGET 2 High Consult SKF
Medium Consult SKF Medium Consult SKF
Low Consult SKF Low LGLT 2
Very Very high LGET 2 High Very high Consult SKF
low
High LGET 2 High Consult SKF
Medium Consult SKF Medium Consult SKF
Low Consult SKF Low LGLT 2
High Very high Consult SKF Medium Very high Consult SKF
High
low high
High LGHB 2 High Consult SKF
Medium LGHB 2 Medium Consult SKF
Low LGHB 2 Low LGLT 2
Extremely Very high Consult SKF Very Very high Consult SKF
Medium
high high
High Consult SKF High Consult SKF
Medium Consult SKF Medium Consult SKF
Low LGLT 2 Low LGLT 2
Very Very high Consult SKF High Very high Consult SKF
high
High Consult SKF High Consult SKF
Medium Consult SKF Medium Consult SKF
Low LGLT 2 Low LGLT 2
High Very high Consult SKF Medium Very high Consult SKF
High Consult SKF High LGGB 2
Medium LGHP 2 Medium LGGB 2, LGHP 2
Low LGHP 2, LGLT 2 Low LGHP 2, LGLT 2
Medium Very high LGHB 2 Low Very high Consult SKF
High LGAP 2, LGEL 2, LGET 2, LGGB 2, LGWA 2, LGWM 1 High LGGB 2
Medium LGAP 1, LGAP 2, LGEL 2, LGFA 1, LGFA 2, LGGB 2, Medium LGGB 2
LGHB 2, LGHP 2, LGMT 3, LGWA 2, LGWM 1
Low Consult SKF
Low LGAP 1, LGAP 2, LGFA 1, LGFA 2, LGHP 2, LGLT 2,
LGMT 3, LGWA 2
Low Very high LGHB 2
High LGAP 2, LGEL 2, LGGB 2, LGHB 2, LGWA 2, LGVM 2
Medium LGAP 1, LGAP 2, LGEL 2, LGFA 1, LGGB 2,
LGHB 2, LGWA 2
Extremely high
Low LGAP 1, LGFA 00, LGFA 0, LGFA 1, LGHP 2, Note: For centralized lubrication systems, SKF offers LGAP 0,
LGLT 2, LGWA 2 Very high
LGFA 0, and LGFA 00. Please consult SKF for proper selection
Very Very high LGEM 2, LGEV 2 of these greases. High
low
High LGEM 2, LGEV 2 Medium
Note: Other factors may also affect selection, such as vertical
Medium LGAP 1, LGFA 1 shaft oscillation, vibration, and shock loads. If these conditions Low
Low LGAP 0, LGAP 1, LGFA 0, LGFA 1 exist, contact SKF for proper grease selection. Very low
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SKF bearing grease selection chart 2
Bearing Temp. Speed Load Description Continuous operating range Thickener / base oil
working Low temp. High temp.
conditions limit limit
LGAP L to M M L to M General purpose industrial -20 C 120 C Lithium soap / mineral oil
1, 2 and automotive -5 F 250 F
LGMT 3 M M L to M General purpose industrial -30 C 120 C Lithium soap / mineral oil
and automotive -22 F 250 F
LGEM 2 M VL H to VH High viscosity plus -20 C 120 C Lithium soap / mineral oil
solid lubricants -5 F 250 F
Extremely high
Very high
1) LGBB 2 can withstand peak temperatures of 120 C / 250 F
High
2) LGWA 2 can withstand peak temperatures of 220 C / 428 F
3) LGHB 2 can withstand peak temperatures of 200 C / 392 F Medium
Low
Very low
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Lubricants
Starvation Degradation
Insufficient oil bleeding Fast oil bleeding
(i.e. grease too dry)
Increased oxidation
Increased shear strength
Increased evaporation
(i.e. grease too stiff)
Decreased stiffness
(i.e. too soft)
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SKF Bearing greases and their applications
LGAP 0, 1, 2 LGMT 3 LGEL 2
SKF general purpose SKF general purpose SKF high load, extreme
industrial and automotive industrial and automotive pressure (EP) bearing
bearing grease bearing grease grease
LGAP 0, 1, 2 is mineral oil based LGMT 3 is mineral oil based lithium LGEL 2 is mineral oil based lithium
lithium soap thickened grease with soap thickened grease. This premium soap thickened grease with extreme
excellent thermal stability within its quality, general purpose grease is pressure additives. This grease
operating temperature range. This suitable for a wide range of industrial provides good lubrication in operating
premium quality, general purpose and automotive applications. temperatures ranging from 20 C
grease is suitable for a wide range of (5 F) up to 110 C (230 F).
industrial and automotive applications. E
xcellent
rust inhibiting properties
H
igh
oxidation stability within its E
xcellent mechanical stability
E
xcellent oxidation stability recommended temperature range E
xtremely good corrosion inhibiting
G
ood mechanical stability properties
E xcellent water resistance and rust Recommended applications E
xcellent EP performance
inhibiting properties B
earings >100 mm (3.9 in) shaft size
O
uter bearing ring rotation Recommended applications
Recommended applications V ertical shaft applications P
ulp and paper making machines
A
gricultural equipment C ontinuous high ambient J
aw crushers
A
utomotive wheel bearings temperatures >35 C (95 F) T raction motors for rail vehicles
C
onveyors P ropeller shafts D am gates
S
mall electric motors A gricultural equipment W ork roll bearings in steel industry
Industrial fans C ar, truck and trailer wheel bearings H eavy machinery, vibrating screens
Other uses
S
evere vibrations Other uses Other uses
R
ust inhibiting properties V
ertical
shafts S
evere vibrations
S
evere vibrations S
hock load or frequent start-up
R
ust inhibiting properties
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Lubricants
SKF high load, extreme SKF high load, high SKF high performance,
pressure (EP), wide temperature, high viscosity high temperature bearing
temperature range bearing grease grease
bearing grease
LGHB 2 is a premium quality, high LGHP 2 is premium quality mineral
LGWA 2 is premium quality mineral viscosity, mineral oil based grease oil based grease, using a modern
oil based lithium complex grease with using the latest complex calcium, Polyurea (diurea) thickener. It is
extreme pressure (EP) performance. sulphonate soap technology. This suitable for ball (and roller) bearings
LGWA 2 has such properties that it can grease contains no additives and the required to run extremely quiet,
be recommended for a wide range of extreme pressure characteristics are operating at a wide temperature range
industrial and automotive applications. created within the soap structure. from 40 C (40 F) up to 150 C
(302 F), at medium to high speeds.
Excellent
lubrication at peak Excellent
antioxidation and anti
temperatures up to 220 C (428 F) corrosion properties Extremely
long life at high
for short periods Good
EP performance in applications temperature
Protection
of wheel bearings running at high loads Wide
temperature range
operating under severe conditions Excellent
corrosion protection
Effective
lubrication in wet conditions Recommended applications High
thermal stability
Good water and corrosion resistance Steel Good
low temperature startup
on steel plain bearings
Excellent
lubrication under high loads Pulp
and paper making machines performance
and low speeds Asphalt Compatibility
with common Polyurea
vibrating screens
Continuous
casting machines greases
Recommended applications Sealed Compatibility
with lithium complex
spherical roller bearings
Wheel operating up to 150 C (302 F) thickened greases
bearings in cars, trailers
Withstands Low
noise characteristics
and trucks peak temperatures of
Very
good mechanical stability
Washing
machines 200 C (392 F)
Electric
motors Work
roll bearings in steel industry
Mast
rollers of fork lift trucks
Other uses
Oscillating
movements Other uses
Shock
load or frequent start-up Fast
outer ring rotation
Rust
inhibiting properties Oscillating
movements
Severe
vibrations
Shock
load or frequent start-up
Rust
inhibiting properties
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LGHP 2 LGET 2 LGWM 1
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Lubricants
LGLT 2 is premium quality, fully LGEM 2 is a premium quality, high LGEV 2 is a premium quality, extremely
synthetic oil based grease using lithium viscosity, mineral oil based grease high viscosity, mineral oil based
soap. Its unique thickener technology using a lithium soap containing grease using a lithiumcalcium soap
and its low viscosity oil (PAO) provide molybdenum disulphide and graphite. containing molybdenum disulphide and
excellent lubrication performance graphite.
at low temperatures (50 C) and Good
lubrication for bearings
extremely high speeds, n.dm values of operating under high loads Excellent
lubrication properties
1.6 106 can be reached. and slow rotations due to the inclusion of molybdenum
Safe
lubrication due to the inclusion disulphide and graphite solid
Low
friction torque of molybdenum disulphide and Very
suitable for lubricating
Low
level of power loss graphite large sized spherical roller
Quiet
running behavior bearings subject to high loads and
Extremely
good oxidation stability Recommended applications slow rotation, a situation where
and resistance to water Rolling
element bearings running at microslip is likely to occur
low speed and very high loads Extremely
mechanically stable
Recommended applications Jaw
crushers providing good water resistance and
Textile
spinning spindles Track
laying machines corrosion protection
Machine
tool spindles Lift
mast wheels
Instruments
and control equipment Building
machines such as Recommended applications
Small
electric motors used in medical mechanical rams, crane arms and Trunnion
bearings on rotating drums
and dental equipment crane hooks Support
and thrust rollers on rotary
Inline
skates kilns and dryers
Printing
cylinders Other uses Bucket
wheel excavators
Oscillatingmovements Slewing
ring bearings
Robots
Severe
vibrations High
pressure roller mills
Shock
load or frequent start-up Crushers
Other uses
Rust
inhibiting properties
Low noise
Other uses
Low
friction
Oscillating
movements
Severe
vibrations
Shock
load or frequent start-up
Rust
inhibiting properties
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LGGB 2 LGFA 00, 0, 1, 2
Compliance
with current regulations Compliance
with all existing
on toxicity and biodegradability legislation on food protection
Good
performance in applications H igh resistance to water washout
Other uses
Oscillating
movements
Severe
vibrations
Shock
load or frequent start-up
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Lubricants
Lithium
Calcium
Sodium
Lithium
complex
Calcium
complex
Sodium
complex
Barium
complex
Aluminium
complex
Clay
Common
Polyurea
Calcium
sulphonate
complex
= Compatible = Test required = Incompatible
Note: SKF high performance, high temperature bearing grease LGHP 2 is not a common polyurea type grease. It is a diurea bearing grease, which has successfully
been tested for compatibility with lithium and lithium complex thickened greases i.e. LGHP 2 is compatible with such greases.
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Base oil Additives Drop point
The base oil is the oil inside the Additives are used to provide additional The drop point is the temperature at
grease, which provides lubrication characteristics such as wear and which the grease sample, when heated,
under operating conditions. Greases corrosion protection, friction reducing will begin to flow through an opening
are normally based on mineral oils. effects and preventing damage under and is measured according to DIN ISO
Synthetic oils can be used for very boundary and mixed lubrication 2176. The drop point does not relate
specific applications such as extremely conditions. to the allowable operating service
high or low temperatures. The base oil temperature of the grease.
generally constitutes more than 70% of Grease consistency/
a greases composition. penetration Mechanical stability
A measure of the stiffness of a The consistency of a rolling bearing
Base oil viscosity grease. The consistency is classified grease should not alter, or only slightly
Viscosity is a measure of a fluids according to a scale developed by the be altered during the working life of
flow characteristics and is usually NLGI (National Lubricating Grease the rolling bearing. Depending on the
expressed in terms of the time Institute). This is based on the degree application, the following tests can be
required for a standard quantity of of penetration achieved by allowing a performed to evaluate the mechanical
the fluid, at a given temperature, to standard cone to sink into the grease stability of a grease.
flow through a standard orifice. Since at a temperature of 25 C (77 F) for
viscosity decreases with increasing a period of five seconds. The depth of Prolonged penetration test
temperature, the temperature at which penetration is measured on a scale of The grease sample is filled into a cup
it is measured is always stated. The 10-1 mm and the softer greases allow and, using an automatic device (called
viscosity of base oils is always indicated the cone to penetrate further into the a grease worker) subjected to 100,000
as a kinematic viscosity abbreviated to grease, hence the higher penetration double strokes. At the end of the
cSt, at 40 C (104 F) and often also at number. The test method is in test, the penetration of the grease is
100 C (212 F). accordance with DIN ISO 2137. measured. The difference between the
Refer to chart below measured penetration at 60 strokes
and after 100,000 strokes penetration
Classification of greases by NLGI consistency number is reported as the change in 10-1 mm.
NLGI ASTM worked Appearance at
number penetration (10 -1 mm) room temperature
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Lubricants
Roll stability test hours at 500 rpm is greater than 50 Water resistance
The change in the grease structure grams, then it is rated as failed. The water resistance of lubricating
(amount of softening or hardening) greases is measured in accordance
can be evaluated by filling a cylinder Corrosion protection with DIN 51 807 part 1. A glass strip
with a prespecified quantity of grease. Lubricating greases should protect is coated with the candidate grease,
A roller is placed inside the cylinder metal surfaces from corrosive attack which is placed into a waterfilled
and the complete unit is rotated in service. The corrosion protection test tube. The test tube is immersed
for 2 hours at room temperature in properties of rolling bearing greases in a water bath for three hours at a
accordance with ASTM D 1403. SKF are evaluated using the SKF Emcor specified test temperature. The change
modified the standard test procedure method, which is standardized under in the grease is evaluated visually and
to reflect the application conditions ISO 11007. Under this test method reported as a value between 0 (no
under which the grease is used to a mixture of lubricating grease and change) and 3 (major change) along
either 72 or 100 hours at a test distilled water is present in the with the test temperature.
temperature of 80 C (176 F) or bearing. The bearing alternates
100 C (212 F) respectively. At the during a defined test cycle between Oil separation
end of the test period, the cylinder is standstill and rotation at 80 rpm. At Lubricating greases release oil when
allowed to cool to room temperature the end of the test cycle, the degree of stored for long periods of time or
and the penetration of the grease is corrosion is evaluated according to a when used in bearings as a function
measured. The difference between scale between 0 (no corrosion) and 5 of temperature. This phenomenon is
the original penetration and the value (very severe corrosion). A more severe necessary to ensure good lubrication.
measured is reported as the change in test method is to use salt water to The degree of oil separation will
penetration in 10-1 mm. replace the distilled water following the depend upon the thickener, base oil
standard test procedure. In addition, and manufacturing method. A cup is
SKF V2F test the test can also be carried out by filled with a given quantity of grease
The candidate grease is tested for continuously allowing water to flow or (which is weighed before the test) and
mechanical stability using the following wash through the bearing arrangement a 100 gram weight placed on top of
procedure. The test rig consists of a during the test cycle. the grease. The complete unit is put
railway axle box subjected to vibration This test method is called the into an oven at 40 C (104 F) for
shocks of 1Hz from a bouncing SKF Distilled Water Washout Test. one week. At the end of the week, the
hammer producing an acceleration The evaluation procedure is exactly amount of oil which has leaked through
force level between 12 15 gs. The the same as that used under the the sieve is weighed and reported
test is run at two different speeds, standardized method. However the as a percentage of weight loss. The
500 and 1,000 rpm. If the grease, procedure places greater demands on amount of oil separation is measured
which leaks from the housing through the corrosion protection properties of in accordance with DIN 51 817.
the labyrinth seal which is collected the grease.
in a tray after 72 hours at 500 rpm,
weighs less than 50 grams, the test Copper corrosion
is continued for a further 72 hours Lubricating greases should protect
at 1,000 rpm. If the total amount of copper alloys used in bearings from
grease leakage after both tests (72 corrosive attack while in service. The
hours at both 500 and 1,000 rpm) copper corrosion protection properties
does not exceed 150 grams, then a of rolling bearing greases are evaluated
rating of M is given. If the grease using the standardized method DIN
only fulfills the first part of the test 51811. A copper strip is immersed in
(72 hours at 500 rpm with a grease the grease sample and placed in an
leakage of 50 grams or less) but fails oven. The strip is then cleaned and the
the second stage, a rating of m is degradation is observed. The result is
given. If the grease leakage after 72 rated by a numerical system.
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Lubricating ability EP performances
The SKF R2F machine assesses The 4ball weld load test
the high temperature performance This method evaluates the EP
and lubricating ability of a grease, (Extreme Pressure) performance of a
simulating the conditions under which lubricating grease. This test method
large size bearings operate in housings. is standardized under DIN 51 350/4.
The test method is carried out under Three steel balls are held in a cup
two different conditions. Test A is and a fourth ball is rotated against
conducted at ambient temperature and the three balls at a given speed. A
Test B is conducted at 120 C (248 F). starting load is applied and increased
A pass rating in the unheated test at predetermined intervals until
(Test A) means that a grease can be the rotating ball seizes and welds
used to lubricate larger rolling bearings to the three stationary balls. The
at normal operating temperatures and test indicates the point at which the
also in low vibrating applications. A extreme pressure limit of the grease is
pass in the heated test (Test B) at exceeded. Greases can be considered
120 C (248 F) means that the as EP greases when the weld load is
grease is suitable for use in large higher than 2,600 N.
roller bearings operating at elevated
The 4ball wear scar test
temperatures.
This test is performed with the same
rig used in the 4ball weld load test.
Rolling bearing grease life 1,400 N are applied on the fourth ball
The SKF R0F grease test machine for one minute. Then the wear on the
determines the grease life and high three balls is measured. A standard
temperature performance limit of a test uses a load of 400 N. However,
lubricating grease. Ten deep groove ball SKF has decided to increase that to
bearings are fitted into 5 housings and 1,400 N in order to make the test
filled with a given quantity of grease. relevant for bearing applications.
The test is undertaken at a pre
determined speed and temperature. False brinelling
Both an axial and radial load is applied Antifretting properties of a grease
and the bearings run until failure. The can be relevant for certain applications.
time to failure is recorded in hours and SKF can assess these properties
a Weibull life calculation is made at using the FAFNIR test standardized as
the end of the test period to establish ASTM D4170. Two ball thrust bearings
the grease life. This information can are loaded and oscillated. The wear
be used to determine relubrication on each bearing is then measured.
intervals in an application. Greases offer good fretting protection
when the measured wear is below
7 mg.
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Lubricants
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Dry lubricant for tabletop chain
LDTS 1
Characteristics
LDTS 1 contains:
No
toxic components and does
not stain
Contains PTFE as solid lubricant
Has
very good penetrating properties
due to low viscosity
Adheres
very well to all treated Technical details and LDTS 1 is formulated to be applied
surfaces after evaporation of the applications through automatic centralized
solvent LDTS 1 is a lubricant approved for lubrication systems on conveyors such
Has good anti-wear properties the lubrication of conveyors made as automatic machines to fill fruit
of plastic or metal. It minimizes the juices, milk and beverages in cardboard
LDTS 1 is registered in the NSF wear of conveyors when loaded. Its cartons, plastic or glass bottles and
White Book, NSF H1 Registration PTFE content avoids the stick-slip aluminum cans.
Number 128471 and registered by the phenomenon. When applied, this No water-soluble lubricating agents
German independent laboratory Isega lubricant leaves a dry lubricating film, (water and soap) are needed, reducing
under the Registration Number 18076 which ensures good protection against the disadvantages of humidity, slippery
U 03. wear of all mechanical sliding parts of floors, foam and corrosion as well as
conveyors. LDTS 1 has an anti-wear bacterial development in equipment
effect on partially worn conveyors. and plants.
LDTS 1
Values Units
Composition Mineral oils, hydrocarbons, additives, PTFE
Viscosity at 40 C (104 F) ca 11 mm2/s
Color White
Temperature range -5 to +60 C (+23 to +140 F) C
Pour point < 0 C
Density: 20 C (68 F) ca 843 kg/m3
Flash point of the preparation ca 100 C
Flash point after evaporation of the solvent > 170 C
Ordering details
Units
LDTS 1 / 5 5L can
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Lubricants
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Technical data
Chemicals and oils LHRP 1 (page 22) LGAF 3E (page 22) LHMT 68, LHHT 265, LHFP 150 (page 20)
LHRP 1 LGAF 3E LHMT 68 LHHT 265 LHFP 150
Description Anticorrosive Antifretting Medium High Food compatible,
agent paste temperature oil temperature oil NSF H1 oil
Base oil type Mineral Mineral and Mineral Synthetic ester Synthetic ester
synthetic
Thickener Not applicable Lithium soap Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Available pack sizes 5 liter can 125 ml automatic 125 ml automatic 125 ml automatic
180 liter drum 0.5 kg can lubricator lubricator lubricator
SYSTEM 24 SYSTEM 24 SYSTEM 24
400 ml aerosol can 400 ml aerosol can 400 ml aerosol can
5 liter can 5 liter can 5 liter can
Designation LHRP 1 / LAGF 3E / 0.5 LAGD 125 / HMT68 LAGD 125 / HHT26 LAGD 125 / HFP15
(pack size) LHMT 68 / LHHT 265 / LHFP 150 /
(pack size) (pack size) (pack size)
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Lubricants
NLGI 0 1 2 2
Soap type / thickener Lithium Lithium Lithium Lithium complex
Color Amber Amber Amber Blue
Base oil type Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral
104 F / 40 C, [mm2 /s] 210 210 210 210
Operating temperature range [F] -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +290 F
Dropping point, [F]
DIN ISO 2176, [F] 500 F min
Penetration DIN ISO 2137
60 strokes, [10-1 mm] 355-385 310-340 265-295 265-295
100 000 strokes, [10-1 mm] +50 max +50 max +50 max +50 max
Mechanical stability
Roll stability, 50 h, +80 C, [10-1 mm] +50 max +50 max +50 max +50 max
Water resistance
ASTM D 1264, [%] - 5 max 5 max 5 max
Oil separation
DIN 51817 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
Copper corrosion
ASTM D 4048 2 max 2 max 2 max 2 max
Rust test rating
ASTM D 1743, [ - ] Pass Pass Pass Pass
EP performance
Wear scar, ASTM D 2266 [mm] 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
Weld load, ASTM D 2596 [kgf] 250 250 250 315
Weld load, Timken [lbs.] 40 40 40 60
Oxidation stability 5 max 5 max 5 max 5 max
ASTM D 942, [psi drop]
Wheel bearing leakage
ASTM D 1263 - - - 6 max
Rolling bearing grease life
SKF R0F L50 life at 10,000 rpm, +120 C, [hrs.] - - 1000 min. -
Water content
DIN 51777, ASTM D 1744, [%] 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.2 max
Available pack size 14 oz. 14 oz. 14 oz. 14 oz.
35 lb. 35 lb. 35 lb. 35 lb.
120 lb. 120 lb. 120 lb. 120 lb.
400 lb. 400 lb. 400 lb. 400 lb.
Designation - LGAP 1 / 14CART LGAP 2 / 14CART LGEL 2 / 14CART
LGAP 0 / 35PAIL LGAP 1 / 35PAIL LGAP 2 / 35PAIL LGEL 2 / 35PAIL
LGAP 0 / 120KEG LGAP 1 / 120KEG LGAP 2 / 120KEG LGEL 2 / 120KEG
LGAP 0 / 55DRUM LGAP 1 / 55DRUM LGAP 2 / 55DRUM LGEL 2 / 55DRUM
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Bearing greases (pages 11 - 15) LGFA 00 LGFA 0 LGFA 1 LGFA 2
NLGI 00 0 1 2
Soap type / thickener Aluminum complex Aluminum complex Aluminum complex Aluminum complex
Color White White White White
Base oil type White mineral White mineral White mineral White mineral
100 F / 40 C, [mm /s]
2
68 68 68 68
Operating temperature range [F] -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +250 F -5 F / +250 F
Dropping point, [F]
DIN ISO 2176, [F] 450 F min 500 F min 500 F min
Penetration DIN ISO 2137
60 strokes, [10-1 mm] 400-430 355-385 310-340 265-295
100 000 strokes, [10 mm] -1
+50 max +50 max
Mechanical stability
Roll stability, 50 h, +80 C, [10-1 mm] +50 max +50 max +50 max +50 max
Water resistance
ASTM D 1264, [%] - 5 max 5 max
Oil separation
DIN 51817 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5
Copper corrosion
ASTM D 4048 2 max 2 max 2 max 2 max
Rust test rating
ASTM D 1743, [ - ] Pass Pass Pass Pass
EP performance
Wear scar, ASTM D 2266 [mm] 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
Weld load, ASTM D 2596 [kgf] 400
Weld load, Timken [lbs] 40 40 40 40
Oxidation stability 5 max 5 max 5 max 5 max
ASTM D 942, [psi drop]
Wheel bearing leakage
ASTM D 1263
Rolling bearing grease life
SKF R0F L50 life at 10,000 rpm, +120 C, [hrs.] 1000 min.
Water content
DIN 51777, ASTM D 1744, [%] 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.2 max 0.2 max
Available pack size 35 lb. 14 oz. 14 oz. 14 oz.
120 lb 35 lb. 35 lb. 35 lb.
400 lb. 120 lb. 120 lb. 120 lb.
400 lb. 400 lb. 400 lb.
Designation LGFA 00 / 35PAIL LGFA 1 / 14CART LGFA 2 / 14CART
LGFA 00 / 120KEG LGFA 0 / 35PAIL LGFA 1 / 35PAIL LGFA 2 / 35PAIL
LGFA 00 / 55DRUM LGFA 0 / 120KEG LGFA 1 / 120KEG LGFA 2 / 120KEG
LGFA 0 / 55DRUM LGFA 1 / 55DRUM LGFA 2 / 55DRUM
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Lubricants
Corrosion protection:
SKF Emcor: standard ISO 11007 0 0 0 1 00
water washout test 0 0 00
salt water test 00
(100% seawater)
Water resistance
DIN 51 807/1, 3 hrs at 90 C 2 max. 1 max. 1 max..
Oil separation
DIN 51 817, 7 days at 40 C, static, % 1 3 < 4 15
Lubrication ability
SKF R2F, running test B at 120 C Pass Pass
Copper corrosion
DIN 51 811, 110 C 2 max. 1 max. 1 max.
(150 C / 300 F)
Rolling bearing grease life
SKF R0F test L50 life at 10,000 rpm, hrs 1,000 min. > 1,000, 1,000 min.
at 130 C (266 F) 20,000 rpm at 150 C (302 F)
EP performance
Wear scar DIN 51350/5, 1,400 N, mm
4ball test, welding load DIN 51350/4 2,000 min .
Fretting corrosion
ASTM D4170 (mg) 7*
* Typical value
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Bearing greases (pages 11 - 15) LGGB 2 LGWA 2 LGHB 2 LGET 2
Fretting corrosion
ASTM D4170 (mg) 0 *
Available pack sizes 35, 200 g tube 50 g (25 ml)
420 ml cart. 420 ml cart. 420 ml cart. syringe
5, 18, 1, 5, 5, 18, 1 kg
180 kg 50, 180 kg 50, 180 kg
SYSTEM 24 SYSTEM 24 SYSTEM 24
Designation LGGB 2/ LGWA 2/ LGHB 2/ LGET 2/
(pack size) (pack size) (pack size) (pack size)
* Typical value
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Lubricants
Lubrication ability
SKF R2F, running test B Pass at
100 C
(212 F)
Copper corrosion
DIN 51 811, 100 C 2 max. 1 max. 2 max.
(90 C/194 F)
Rolling bearing grease life
SKF R0F test L50 life at 10,000 rpm, hrs
EP performance
Wear scar DIN 51350/5, 1,400 N, mm 1.4 max. 1.2 max. 1.8 max.
4ball test, welding load DIN 51350/4 3,000 min. 3,000 min. 3,200 min.*
Fretting corrosion
ASTM D4170 (mg) 5.5 *
Available pack sizes 35 g tube
420 ml cart. 420 ml cart. 420 ml cart.
5, 18, 5, 18, 5, 50, 180 kg
180 kg 50, 180 kg
SYSTEM 24
Designation LGEM 2/ LGEV 2/ LGWM 1/
(pack size) (pack size) (pack size)
28
Index
Series Description Page Tech Data
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