RECOMMENDED LUBRICATING GREASE
Recommended high temperature greases.
Manufacturer
Quality
ESSO
UNIREX N3
SKF
LGHP 2
MOBIL OIL
Mobiltemp SHC 100
SHELL
Syntix 100
TEBOIL
Syntex Grease
STATOIL
Uniway LiX 42 PA
CHEVRON
SRI 2
NESTE
Rasva 606
MOBIL OIL
Mobilgrease 28
SHELL
AeroShell Grease 22
SKF
LGLT 2
1)
NLGI Grade = Grease Consistency Classification according to "NATIONAL LUBRICATING GREASE
INSTITUTE" (USA)
NLGI Grade 2 is normally used for 4-6 poles horizontal machines
NLGI Grade 3 is normally used for 8 and more poles horizontal machines and for vertical machines
REMARK: motors are lubricated in the factory with the following greases
2 pole horizontal motors: ESSO UNIREX N3
4 poles horizontal motors: MOBILUX EP2
vertical machines: ESSO UNIREX N3
motor for ambient temperature below –20°C: MOBILGREASE 28 – AEROSHELL GREASE 22
WARNING: some greases are not miscible with others.
In case of doubt, ask for compatibility to grease manufacturer.
For lubrication instructions please refer to maintenance for rolling bearings:
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Sheet N° 3AAM101040 for AMD machines
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Sheet N° 1/7.15.12.04 for AMB - AMC – AMI - AML - AMLi machines
Thickener
Base oil
Tempera-
ture range
[°C]
Li-comp.
Mineral
-30 to +165
Di-urea
Mineral
-40 to +150
Inorga.
Synthetic
-40 to +200
Li-comp.
Synthetic
-40 to +150
Li-comp.
Synthetic
-40 to +140
Li-comp.
Polyalfa
-35 to +150
Polyr.
Mineral
-30 to +150
Li-comp.
Synthetic
-40 to +150
Clay
Synthetic
-54 to +177
Microgel
Synthetic
-65 to +204
Lithium
Synthetic
-50 to +110
Sheet No
3AAM101041 E
Rev. B
01.2023
Page 2 of 2
Kinematic
Kinematic
Consis-
viscosity of
viscosity of
tency
base oil
base oil
[NLGI
2
2
scale]
[mm
/s, cSt
[mm
/s, cSt
at 40°C]
at 100°C]
115
12.2
3
96
10.5
2
100
12.5
2
100
21.0
2
150
20.0
2
100
18.0
2
115
14.0
2
150
20.0
2
30
5.7
2
30.5
5.8
2
18
4.5
2
Issued by: ITIND-DMPB