Lubricants
Poor lubrication accounts for over 36% of premature bearing failures
SKF lubricants are designed for your needs and tested for performance in real applications. Our experience with bearings, lubricants and applications helps us to offer the right lubricants for your applications and improve your overall lubrication scheme.
Testing and validating each production batch is our way to offer excellent lubricant quality around the globe.
Specialized lubricant tests and continuous research in the field of lubrication allows SKF to further optimize our knowledge and support you with right lubrication for your machines.
SKF lubricants offer major advantages:
Designed and tested to perform under real conditions
Global availability with consistent quality
Better lubricant selection with specific test results included in lubricant specifications
Strict quality control of every production batch helps ensure reliable performance
LGMT 2
General purpose industrial and automotive NLGI 2 grease
SKF LGMT 2 is mineral oil based, lithium soap thickened grease with excellent thermal stability within its operating temperature range. This premium quality, general purpose grease is suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications.
Features & Benefits:
Excellent oxidation stability
Good mechanical stability
Excellent water resistance and rust inhibiting properties
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
Agricultural equipment
Automotive wheel bearings
Conveyors
Small electric motors
Industrial fans
LGMT 3
General purpose industrial and automotive NLGI 3 grease
SKF LGMT 3 is mineral oil based, lithium soap thickened grease. This premium quality, general purpose grease is suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications requiring stiff grease
Features and benefits
Excellent rust inhibiting properties
High oxidation stability within its recommended temperature range
Typical applications
Bearings >100 mm (3.9 in.) shaft size
Outer bearing ring rotation
Vertical shaft applications
Continuous high ambient temperatures >35 °C (95 °F)
Propeller shafts
Agricultural equipment
Car, truck and trailer wheel bearings
Large electric motors
LGEP 2
High load, extreme pressure bearing grease
SKF LGEP 2 is mineral oil based, lithium soap thickened grease with extreme pressure additives. This grease provides good lubrication in general applications subjected to harsh conditions and vibrations.
Features & benefits
Excellent mechanical stability
Extremely good corrosion inhibiting properties
Excellent EP performance
Typical applications:
Pulp and paper making machines
Jaw crushers
Traction motors for rail vehicles
Dam gates
Work roll bearings in steel industry
Heavy machinery, vibrating screens
Crane wheels, sheaves
Slewing bearings
LGNL 2
General purpose, high load industrial bearing grease
SKF LGNL 2 is a mineral oil-based, anhydrous calcium soap thickened grease suitable for high-load applications. This premium quality, general-purpose grease is an effective alternative for traditional general-purpose and extreme pressure lithium-based greases.
Features and benefits
Excellent water resistance and corrosion protection
Good mechanical stability
Good pumpability
Excellent wear protection
Typical applications
Agricultural equipment
Conveyors
Vibrating applications
Mills and crushers
LGWA 2
High load, extreme pressure, wide temperature range
SKF LGWA 2 is a premium quality mineral oil based, lithium complex grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. LGWA 2 is recommended for general industrial and automotive applications, when loads or temperatures exceed the range of general purpose grease.
Features & benefits
Excellent lubrication at peak temperatures up to 220 °C (430 °F) for short periods
Protection of wheel bearings operating under severe conditions
Effective lubrication in wet conditions
Good water and corrosion resistance
Excellent lubrication under high loads and low speeds
Typical applications
Wheel bearings in cars, trailers and trucks
Washing machines
Fans and electric motors
LGGB 2
Biodegradable grease
SKF LGGB 2 is a biodegradable, low toxicity, synthetic ester oil based grease, using a lithium-calcium thickener. Its special formulation makes it most suitable for applications where environmental contamination is a concern.
Features & benefits
Good performance in applications with steel-on-steel spherical plain bearings, ball bearings and roller bearings
Good low temperature start-up performance
Good corrosion inhibiting properties
Suitable for medium to high loads
Typical applications
Agricultural and forestry equipment
Construction and earthmoving equipment
Mining and conveying equipment
Water treatment and irrigation
Locks, dams, bridges
Linkages, rod ends
LGLT 2
Low temperature, extremely high speed grease
SKF LGLT 2 is a fully synthetic oil based grease using lithium soap. Its thickener technology and low viscosity oil (PAO) provide excellent lubrication performances. Suitable for low temperatures to –50 °C (–60 °F) and extremely high speeds (n dm values of 1,6 x 106 can be reached).
Features & benefits
Low friction torque
Quiet running
Extremely good oxidation stability and resistance to water
Typical applications
Textile spinning spindles
Machine tool spindles
Instruments and control equipment
Small electric motors used in medical and dental equipment
In-line skates
Printing cylinders
LGWM 1
Extreme pressure low temperature grease
SKF LGWM 1 is a low consistency mineral oil based grease, using a lithium soap and containing extreme pressure additives. It is extremely suitable for the lubrication of bearings operating under both radial and axial loads.
Features & benefits
Good oil film formation at low temperatures down to –30 °C (–20 °F)
Good pumpability down to low temperatures
Good corrosion protection
Good water resistance
Typical applications
Wind turbine main shafts
Screw conveyors
Centralised lubrication systems
Spherical roller thrust bearing applications
LGEP 1
Extreme pressure grease
SKF LGEP 1 is a high viscosity, low consistency mineral oil based grease, using a lithium-calcium thickener. It is extremely suitable for the lubrication of large bearings subjected to high loads and low speeds. LGEP 1 has been developed to deliver extended maintenance intervals while minimizing downtime.
Features & benefits
Excellent mechanical stability
Very good protection against fretting and wear
Good flow at low starting temperature
Good flow properties that enable easy replenishment within the bearing design
Low friction characteristics that help to maintain low operating temperatures
Excellent water resistance and corrosion protection
Good pumpability
Typical applications
Wind turbine main shaft bearings
Large bearing applications
Heavy industrial applications
Centralized lubrication systems
LGWM 2
High load, wide temperature grease
SKF LGWM 2 is a synthetic-mineral oil based grease using calcium sulphonate complex thickener. It is suitable for applications subjected to high loads, wet environments and fluctuating temperatures.
Features & benefits
Excellent corrosion protection
Excellent mechanical stability
Excellent high load lubricating capacity
Good false brinelling protection
Good pumpability down to low temperatures
Typical applications
Wind turbine mains shafts
Heavy duty off road applications
Snow exposed applications
Marine and offshore applications
Spherical roller thrust bearing applications
LGEM 2
High viscosity grease with solid lubricants
SKF LGEM 2 is a high viscosity, mineral oil based grease using a lithium/calcium soap. Its content of molybdenum disulphide and graphite provides extra protection for harsh applications subjected to high loads, heavy vibrations and slow rotations.
Features & benefits
High oxidation stability
Molybdenum disulphide and graphite provide lubrication even if the oil film breaks down
Typical applications
Rolling element bearings running at low speed and very high loads
Jaw crushers
Track laying machines
Lift mast wheels
Building machines such as mechanical rams, crane arms and crane hooks
LGHB 2
High load, high temperature, high viscosity grease
SKF LGHB 2 is a high viscosity, mineral oil based grease, using calcium sulphonate complex thickener. Formulated to withstand high temperatures and extreme loads, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, especially in the cement, mining and metals segments. It also has very good pumpability properties.
Features & benefits
Excellent load capacity, anti-oxidation and corrosion protection even with large water ingress
Withstands peak temperatures of 200 °C (390 °F)
Typical applications
Steel on steel plain bearings
Pulp and paper making machines
Asphalt vibrating screens
Continuous casting machines
Sealed spherical roller bearings operating up to 150 °C (300 °F)
Work roll bearings in steel industry
Mast rollers of fork lift trucks
Slewing bearings
LGHC 2
High load, water resistant, high temperature grease
LGHC 2 is a mineral oil based grease based on calcium sulphonate complex technology. It is formulated to withstand high loads, large amounts of water and high temperatures. It is most suitable for heavy applications, especially in the cement, mining and metals segments.
Features & benefits
Good mechanical stability
Excellent corrosion protection
Excellent high load lubricating capacity
Typical applications
Roll stands in metallurgical industry
Continuous casters
Vibrating screens
Ball mills bearings
LGHP 2
High performance, high temperature grease
SKF LGHP 2 is a premium quality mineral oil based grease, using a modern Polyurea (di-urea) thickener. It is suitable for electric motors and similar applications.
Features & benefits
Extremely long life at high temperatures
Wide temperature range
Excellent corrosion protection
High thermal and mechanical stability
Good start-up performance at low temperatures
Compatibility with common polyurea and lithium thickened greases
Low noise properties
Typical applications
Electric motors: Small, medium and large
Industrial fans, including high speed fans
Water pumps
Rolling bearings in textile, paper processing and drying machines
Applications with medium and high speed ball (and roller) bearings operating at medium and high temperatures
Clutch release bearings
Vertical shaft applications
Kiln trucks and rollers
LGHQ 2
Electric motor bearing grease
SKF LGHQ 2 is a mineral oil based grease using a di-urea thickener. It is suitable for electric motors and similar applications. It is specifically designed for usage with single point lubricators.
Features & benefits
Excellent dispensability in lubricators
Extremely long grease life
Wide temperature range
High thermal and mechanical stability
Excellent corrosion protection
Typical applications
Electric motors: Small, medium and large
Industrial fans, including high speed fans
Water pumps
Rolling bearings in textile, paper processing and drying machines
Vertical shaft applications
LGET 2
Extreme temperature, extreme condition grease
SKF LGET 2 is a synthetic fluorinated oil based grease, using a PTFE thickener. It is especially suitable for applications at extremely high temperatures from 200 °C (390 °F) up to 260 °C (500 °F).
Features & benefits
Long life in aggressive environments such as very reactive areas with a presence of high purity gaseous oxygen and hexane
Excellent oxidation resistance
Good corrosion resistance
Excellent water and steam resistance
Typical applications
Kiln truck wheels
Load rollers in copying machines
Textile dryers
Film stretching tenders
Electric motors running at extreme temperatures
Emergency / hot fans
Vacuum pumps
LGFG 2
General purpose food grade grease
SKF LGFG 2 is a high performance food grade grease using complex calcium sulphonate thickener technology and a white mineral oil. It is suitable for applications subjected to high loads, wet environment and fluctuating temperatures encountered in the among others food and beverage industry.
Features & benefits
Wide temperature range
Outstanding water resistance and corrosion protection
Excellent mechanical stability
Great dispensability in single point automatic lubricators
Excellent protection against high loads and wear
NSF ISO 21469 registered as well as Halal and Kosher certified
Typical applications
Conveyor bearings
Wrapping machines
Bottling machines
LGFQ 2
High load food grade grease
SKF LGFQ 2 is a synthetic oil based grease using the latest complex calcium sulphonate thickener technology. It is suitable for applications subjected to high loads, wet environment and fluctuating temperatures encountered in the food and beverage industry
Features & benefits
Excellent corrosion protection
Excellent mechanical stability
Excellent high load lubricating capacity
Good false brinelling protection
Good pumpability down to low temperatures
NSF H1 registered and Halal and Kosher certified
Typical applications
Pellet presses (pet food, sugar, salt)
Mixers
Mills
Centralized lubrication systems
LGED 2
High temperature, harsh environment food grade grease
SKF LGED 2 is a food grade NSF H1 certified grease based on a synthetic fluorinated oil using a PTFE thickener. It is suitable for extremely high temperature from 180 °C (392 °F) up to 240 °C (464 °F) and/or aggressive environments such as acids/alkalis, vacuum, oxygen etc.
Features & benefits
Excellent oxidation resistance
Very low evaporation losses at high temperature
Good corrosion resistance
Long life in aggressive environments such as very reactive areas with a presence of high purity gaseous oxygen and hexane
NSF H1 registered
Typical applications
Bakery/brick oven equipment
Glass industry
Kiln truck wheels
Load rollers in copying machines
Wafer baking equipment
Textile dryers
Film stretching tenders
High temperature fans
Vacuum pumps
LFFM 100
General purpose food grade chain oil
LFFM 100 is a high-performance synthetic chain oil specially formulated for the lubrication of chains operating in food processing and pharmaceutical industries. It provides excellent load and anti-wear properties even in the presence of moisture and in low temperature environments.
SKF Food grade lubricants are specially formulated to comply with requirements of food processing and pharmaceutical industries. The food grade chain oils are specifically designed and certified for use in chain applications in these industries.
Features & benefits
Certified for food industry with: NSF H1, NSF ISO 21469, Halal and Kosher
Especially suitable for moist and low temperature environments
Excellent steel an copper corrosion inhibition properties
Excellent anti-wear protection
Excellent oxidation stability
Low residue formation
Typical applications
Conveyor chains
Drive chains
Lift chains
LFFT 220
High temperature food grade chain oil
LFFT 220 is a high performance synthetic oil specially formulated for the lubrication of chains operating at high temperatures and high loads in food processing and pharmaceutical industries. It provides excellent load and anti-wear properties and forms virtually no lacquers or residues, even when working at high temperatures. LFFT 220 is especially suitable when high operating temperatures, long relubrication intervals and low friction coefficients are required.
SKF Food grade lubricants are specially formulated to comply with requirements of food processing and pharmaceutical industries. The food grade chain oils are specifically designed and certified for use in chain applications in these industries.
Features & benefits
Certified for food industry with: NSF H1, NSF ISO 21469, Halal and Kosher
Especially suitable for high operating temperatures, long relubrication intervals and low friction coefficients
Excellent anti-wear protection
Excellent steel and copper corrosion inhibition properties
Excellent oxidation stability
Virtually residue-free
Typical applications
Conveyor chains
Drive chains
Lift chains
Ovens
