Aral Industrial Lubricants: Product Catalog
Aral Industrial Lubricants: Product Catalog
Aral Industrial Lubricants: Product Catalog
Product Catalog
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Aral Industrial Lubricants
from A to Z
Our product catalog provides a convenient overview of
the Aral lubricants product line-up for industrial use –
from our standard selection of top-quality lubricants to
custom-tailored special lubricants for individual problem
solutions.
Index
Product Search Made Easy
To find the right product for your needs please refer to the alphabetical list of product
names on page 2 or the overview of product groups on page 3. The appendix to our
product catalog contains an alphabetical index to provide additional help.
Additional information about our products as well as the latest product and safety spec The content of this brochure
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of-the-art at the time of publica-
Please contact your next Aral contact or Aral sales representative who’ll be glad to answer tion. All information is subject to
any questions about the Aral lubricants program. change.
Machine Oils
Aral Calibration Fluid 2.5 1.0 0.823 -28 115 Test fluid for calibrating Diesel injection pumps.
Aral Dural MD 36 52.0 6.4 0.890 -10 210 Paraffin-based machine oil according to DIN 51501, type
L-AN, with special viscosity.
Aral Dural MR 46 46 46.0 6.8 0.873 -15 240 Paraffin-based, DIN 51501, type L-AN. Can be used
Aral Dural MR 68 68 79.7 9.2 0.885 -12 246 under DIN 51501, type L-AN requirements as common
Aral Dural MR 100 100 100.8 10.9 0.882 -12 258 machine oils on lubricating points with total-loss or
Aral Dural MR 150 150 145.0 14.0 0.884 -12 266 circulating lubrication.
Aral Dural SR 5 5 4.5 1.5 0.841 -24 130
Aral Dural SR 7 7 9.0 2.3 0.864 -18 160
Aral Dural SR 10 10 10.5 2.5 0.865 -12 170
Aral Dural SR 15 15 16.7 3.3 0.863 -12 165
Aral Dural SR 22 22 25.0 4.6 0.867 -12 208
White Oils
Aral Autin B 15.0 3.4 0.852 -15 184 Technical white oil FDA (Food and Drug Administra-
tion) requirements, § 178.3620 (b). For use in e.g. in
the plastics industry as softener for polymers. Also for
lubricating precision-mechanic machines, equipment
and devices.
Aral Autin PL 15.7 3.5 0.853 -12 200 Medicinal white oils. Meet special requirements of the
Aral Autin SL 70.6 8.2 0.879 -24 220 European Pharmacopoeia, the US Pharmacopoeia, the
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the Ger-
man Federal Health Department (BGA). Products are
tasteless, odorless and colorless. For use in lubricating
medical equipment and machines in the food and cos-
metics industries. Also used as softener in the plastics
industry and as components of pharmaceutical and
cosmetic products.
Chain Lubricants
Aral Eural Chain 32 32 32 0.83 -54 >200 Chain lubricants for the food industry with NSF-H1 registration,
Aral Eural Chain 220 220 220 0.85 -48 >200 based on synthetic base oil stocks. Meet all FDA quality require-
Aral Eural Chain 460 460 460 0.86 -42 >200 ments as defined by 21 CFR 178.3570 guidelines. High oxidative
and thermal stability. High film strength and good corrosion
protection.
Compressor Lubricants
Aral Eural Comp 46 46 46 0.83 -54 248 Compressor lubricants for the food industry with NSF-H1
Aral Eural Comp 68 68 68 0.84 -54 253 registration based on synthetic base oil stocks. Meet all FDA
Aral Eural Comp 100 100 100 0.84 -51 255 quality requirements as defined by 21 CFR 178.3570 guidelines.
For lubricating rotary and piston compressors. Excellent aging
and foaming resistance, very good water separation properties,
optimal anti-wear characteristics/EP performance.
Gear Oil
Aral Eural Gear 68 68 68 0.84 -57 244 Gear oil for the food industry with NSF-H1 registration based
Aral Eural Gear 150 150 150 0.85 -57 256 on synthetic base oil stocks. Meet FDA quality requirements as
Aral Eural Gear 220 220 220 0.85 -51 258 defined by 21 CFR 178.3570 guideline. Long life, good viscosity,
Aral Eural Gear 460 460 460 0.86 -45 248 excellent foaming resistance and water separation properties,
optimal anti-wear characteristics/EP performance. Colorless,
odorless, tasteless.
Hydraulic Oils
Aral Eural Hyd 15 15 15 0.82 -57 180 Hydraulic oils for the food industry with NSF-H1-registration
Aral Eural Hyd 32 32 32 0.83 -57 238 based on synthetic base oil stocks. Meet FDA quality require-
Aral Eural Hyd 46 46 46 0.83 -57 252 ments as defined by 21 CFR 178.3570 guideline. Long life, good
Aral Eural Hyd 68 68 68 0.84 -57 260 viscosity index, excellent foaming resistance and water separa-
tion, optimal anti-wear properties/EP performance. Colorless,
odorless and tasteless.
Flushing Fluid
Aral Eural SP 32 32 0.83 -57 252 Flushing fluid for the food industry based on synthetic base oil
stocks. Meets NSF-H1 requirements and FDA quality standards
as defined by 21 CFR 178.3570 guideline. This product is used
for cleaning systems before switching to Aral Eural products.
Mounting Paste
Aral Eural Paste 2 275 Inorganic None 265-295 MPGF2 Metal-free mounting paste for use up to +1,200°C
Solids U-40 with NSF-H1 registration. Starting at 200°C the paste-
type lubrication changes into dry lubrication. Used
to prevent sticking of bolts, hinges and screw-type
connections.
Aral Granitol A 6.3 3.8 0.828 -15 128 Special form oil for all types of panels (absorbent,
Aral Granitol B 7.7 4.2 0.860 < -35 116 non-absorbent and plastic coated), for use in the
Aral Granitol C 18.5 8.8 0.865 -21 152 construction industry. Suitable for manufacturing all
Aral Granitol E 18.0 9.5 0.865 -12 140 types of concrete parts, including exposed concrete.
Allows steam tempering.
Aral Granitol W 100.0 – 0.920 – – Water-miscible special form oil for all types of cons-
truction panels and shapes, for use in the construc-
tion industry. Mix with water at 1:10 to 1:20 ratio.
Aral Limal 36 70.0 50.0 0.918 -25 330 Spraying oil/form oil with rapeseed base for use in
various industries (e.g. conveyor belts in the food
industry).
Aral Guttin BH 25 SN 44 0.875 -30 226 Special bare tempering oil with excellent aging resistance for
tempering all types of alloyed steels.
Aral Guttin BS 24 0.865 -10 190 High-quality tempering oils with excellent oxidation stability for
Aral Guttin BX 52 0.880 -10 205 tempering cementation steel, heat-treated steel and tool steel.
Aral Guttin VM 48 10 0.975 -18 15 High-performance tempering oil with extremely high quen-
ching properties. Predominantly for tempering various alloys of
construction and tool steels.
Aral Guttin VM 75 22 0.869 -12 190 High-performance tempering oil with extremely high quen-
ching properties for use in open and closed tempering
machines. Especially for tempering hardened and tempered
cementation steel and machining steel. High thermal stability
and aging resistance.
Hydraulic Oils
Product Name Viscosity Density Pour Point Flash Point Product Description
(mm2/s) (g/ml) °C °C
40 °C 15 °C
HL Hydraulic Oils
Aral Vitam UF 46 46 0.873 -27 238 Multi-purpose HL hydraulic oil. Meets DIN 51 524-1 require-
ments.
Aral Vitam 4057 16 0.848 -6 125 Special hydraulic fluid for oil hydraulics on aluminum rolling
mills. Burns up residue-free.
Industrial Cleaners
Product Name Product Description
Aral 4005 Halogen-free industrial cleaner with hydrocarbon base. For general-purpose industrial degreasing and cleaning. This cus-
tom-refined product is physiological harmless and can be filtered with all common type of filtration systems. Also suitable
for use as abrading oil.
Aral 4010 Halogen-free, relatively fast evaporating degreaser with hydrocarbon base. Good cleaning and solving properties. Perfectly
suited for use as immersion bath degreaser. Stable flash point in the A III area. Harmless.
Aral Multidyn IC 360 Halogen-free, rapidly evaporating degreaser with hydrocarbon base. Good cleaning and solving properties. Excellent
immersion bath degreaser. Despite its relatively low evaporation index Aral Multidyn IC 360 features a stable flash point in
the A III area, guaranteeing safe handling. Harmless.
Aral Alur EE 32 32 31.3 4.8 -45 190 Naphthene-based refrigerating machine oils as defined by
Aral Alur EE 46 46 45.2 5.8 -45 190 DIN 51503, type KC, with very high thermal stability and
Aral Alur EE 68 68 66.6 7.1 -36 211 very good low-temperature viscosity. Lubrication of coolant
compressors operating with ammonia or halogenated hydro-
carbons.
Rust Solvents
Aral 3.3 0.825 > 59 1) A III not deter- 3 fatty, Rust solvent with good corrosion protection
Gelserol Super mined very thin, properties. General-purpose use as rust
not grip solvent and corrosion protection in all areas
resistant of industry incl. mining, in industrial machines
and vehicle repair shops.
Multi-Purpose Oils
Aral Sumurol CM 5 5.0 120 – – no yes Multi-purpose oils especially for machining processes. Also meet
Aral Sumurol CM 10 10.0 164 – – no yes HLP-D specifications for hydraulic oils. With anti-mist additives.
Aral Sumurol CM 22 22.0 214 – – no yes
Aral Sumurol CM 32 32.0 225 – + no yes
Aral Sumurol CM 46 46.0 232 – + no yes
Aral Sulnit KU 2.0 90 – – no yes Multi-purpose oils with enhanced lubrication properties for the
Aral Sulnit KT 6.2 130 + – no yes general machining of steel, cast metal and non-ferrous metals up to
Aral Sulnit KS 25.0 190 + + no yes medium standards.
Aral Sulnit KR 32.0 216 + + no yes
Aral Sulnit K 40.0 210 + + no yes
Machining Oils
Aral Sulnit HM-B 3.2 105 ++ – no yes General-purpose cutting oil for various materials, e.g. for precision
Aral Sulnit HM 4.3 132 ++ – no yes lathes and drills and slot milling machines. Sulnit HM 9: proven
Aral Sulnit HM 9 9.0 152 ++ – no yes product for machining hard metals and for grinding C-steels.
Aral Sulnit FR 6 6.0 130 + ++ no yes Suitable for machining nuts and screws. Sulnit FR 25 and FR 40 can
Aral Sulnit FR 12 11.0 146 + ++ no yes also be used for heavy-duty machining processes, such as thread
Aral Sulnit FR 25 25.0 185 + ++ no yes cutting, hobbing, deep-hole drilling and non-cutting metal forming.
Aral Sulnit FR 40 40.0 205 + ++ no yes
Aral Sulnit UT 13.0 170 ++ ++ yes no For use as deep hole drilling oil for highly alloyed steels.
Aral Sulnit UM 13.0 164 ++ ++ yes no Special cutting oil e.g. for deep hole drilling, profile mills and for
Aral Sulnit UZ 24.0 172 ++ ++ yes no tough freecutting processes.
Aral Sulnit US 20 23.0 205 + + yes no Special cutting oil, e.g. for gear machining and free-cutting pro-
Aral Sulnit US 40 41.0 230 + + yes no cesses.
Aral Sulnit UP 25.0 176 +++ ++ no yes For use as e.g. broaching oil for broaching highly alloyed steels.
Aral Sulnit UR 28.0 195 +++ +++ yes no
Aral Sulnit RT 12 12.0 175 ++++ ++++ yes no For use e.g. for deep hole drilling of high-strength materials as well
as for toughest free-cutting processes.
Aral Sulnit RT 28 28.0 175 ++++ ++++ yes no Special broaching oil for e.g. toughest broaching of high-strength
materials.
Aral Sulnit RT 68 68.0 180 ++++ ++++ yes no Special forming oil, e.g. for deep drawing and cold extrusion.
Grinding Oils
Aral Sulnit CC 5 7.0 160 – – no yes Grinding oil with HC base oil stock, low vaporization.
Aral Sulnit UN 25.0 195 + + no yes All-purpose grinding oil.
Aral Sulnit UN-X 14.0 182 + +++ no yes All-purpose high speed grinding oil.
Aral Sulnit 7798 11.0 160 + – no yes Products with Kapp approval. Perfect for high-speed grinding of
Aral Sulnit UN-K 12.0 175 +++ + yes no profiles, threads and grooves.
Stamping Oils
Aral Ropa RS 11 1.7 63 + – no yes Residue-free stamping oils for stamping, bending and deep drawing
of thin sheet metal.
Spark Erosion Oils: see also Aral 4005 in the “Industrial Cleaners” category on page 12.
Aral Sulnit MMS 32 36 -33 > 280 Biodegradable high-performance lubricant with native ester base. Especially
suitable for sawing, incl. large saws and for saws exposed to the environment.
Also for grinding and drilling as well as for machining non-ferrous metals.
Synthetic/Boron-free
Aral Sarol 700 EP 0 9.1 yes yes +++ +– +++ ++ Ultra-performance general-purpose cooling lubricant
with synthetic ester base. Boron-free, nitrite-free,
chlorine-free and silicone-free.
1)
Level of concentration: 5%
2)
Machining: – : not recommended + – : limited suitability + : suitable ++ : good suitability +++ : excellent suitability
1)
Level of concentration: 5%
2)
Machining: – : not recommended + – : limited suitability + : suitable ++ : good suitability +++ : excellent suitability
Aral Emulgator 851 Amine- and boron-free emulsifier package. Stabilizes highly aged and instable cooling lubricant emulsions and
improves EP effectiveness. For emulsifying foreign-oil contamination.
Aral Entschäumer 887 Mineral oil-free anti-foaming agent, especially used for follow-up anti-foaming of cooling lubricant emulsions and
solutions.
Aral Inhibitor 812 Water-soluble inhibitor for improving non-ferrous metal tolerance and for preventing cobalt dissolution during hard
metal processing.
Aral Konzentrat 824 Amine-free concentrate for increasing alkalinity based on watery potassium carbonate lye, with added potassium
borates. Increases pH-value and stabilizes coolant lubricants emulsions and solutions.
Aral Konzentrat 871 Synthetic, chlorine- and nitrite-free water-miscible clear grinding solution and corrosion protection agent. Contents no
boric acid or secondary amines.
Aral Konzentrat 884 Mineral oil-, amine- and boron-free additive for cooling lubricant emulsions. Improves EP effectiveness.
Aral Systemreiniger M System cleaner for cleaning dirty emulsion systems. Removes microbial contamination from the circulation system.
Suitable for cooling lubricants with and without mineral oil content.
Lubricating Greases
Product Name Labeling Thick NLGI Base Oil Service Dropping Worked Product Description
under ener Class Viscosity Tempera- Point (°C) Penetration
DIN 51502/ 40 °C ture DIN ISO (0,1 mm)
DIN 51825 (mm2/s) (°C) 2176 DIN ISO
from to 2137
Viscous Greases
Aral Aralub GP 00 Lithium 00 105 -30 120 >170 400-430 High-performance viscous transmission greases
MFL 00 K-30 with mineral oil base and special EP additives. For
Aral Aralub GP 000 Lithium- 000 40 -30 80 – 445-475 general-purpose use in transmissions and gear
GFP 000 E-30 Calcium motors. Water-resistant, provides corrosion protec-
tion and reduces wear. Highly suitable for central
lubrication systems.
Aral Aralub GP 00/000 Sodium 00/000 130 -25 100 148 425-45 Viscous transmission grease with mineral oil base
FDP 00 H-20 and EP additives for lubricating spur gears, bevel
Aral Aralub GP 0 Sodium 0 190 -30 100 150 355-385 gears, worm gears, gear motors, flexible couplers,
FDP 0 H-30 etc. Good corrosion protection and increased load
bearing properties.
Aral Aralub GPHC 00 Al-Com- 00 430 -30 130 >150 400-430 High-performance viscous transmission grease with
SKA 00 K-30 plex partially synthetic base and special EP additives
for long-term lubrication. Good corrosion protection
and adhesive properties, high loadbearing proper-
ties. Lubrication of spur gears, bevel gears, worm
gears, gear motors, flexible couplers, etc.
High-Temperature Greases
Aral Aralub KP 2 R-20 Al-Com- 2 240 -25 210 >250 265-295 High-temperature special-purpose grease with
MKA 2 plex EP additives and mineral oil base. Lubrication of
friction and anti-friction bearings operating at high
stress and temperatures as well as under dusty
or moist conditions (e.g. in the concrete industry).
Resists flexing and oxidation, increased pressure
resistance, good water resistance, wide service
temperature range, highly adhesive. At prolonged
temperatures above +150°C lubrication intervals
must be shortened accordingly.
Aral Aralub KP 2 P-30 Lithium- 2 160 -30 150 >260 265-295 High-temperature multi-purpose greases with
MKL 2 Complex mineral oil base and EP additives for long-term
lubrication of highly stressed friction and anti-
Aral Aralub KP 3 P-20 Lithium- 3 160 -20 150 >260 220-250 friction bearings operating at increased bearing
MKL 3 Complex temperatures.
Aral Aralub KP 2 N-30 Calcium- 2 100 -25 140 >240 265-295 High-temperature multi-purpose grease with
MKC 2 Complex mineral oil base and EP additives for long-term
lubrication of highly stressed friction and antifriction
bearings operating at increased bearing tempera-
tures and direct/indirect exposure to moisture and
water (e.g. lubrication on roll stands, rotary kilns,
sintered-metal bearings, etc.).
Aral Aralub KP 2 P-20 Bento- 2 150 -25 150 Non 265-295 High-temperature special-purpose greases with
HTR 2 nite (200) dripping mineral oil base and EP additives. Excellent
oxidation stability, good adhesive properties and
water resistance. Lubricates friction and anti-friction
bearings under pressure or high impact stress and
high temperatures. At prolonged temperatures abo-
ve +150°C lubrication intervals must be shortened
accordingly.
General-Purpose Greases
Aral Aralub K 2 K-30 Lithium 2 105 -30 120 180 265-295 Multi-purpose grease with mineral oil base and
HL 2 (140) pronounced thermal and mechanical loadcarrying
Aral Aralub K 3 K-20 Lithium 3 105 -20 120 190 220-250 capacity for friction and anti-friction bearings. Good
HL 3 (140) aging resistance and corrosion protection.
Aral Aralub KP 1 K-20 Lithium 1 185 -20 120 >185 310-340 Flexing- and aging-resistant general-purpose EP
HLP 1 greases with mineral oil base. Reliable corrosion
Aral Aralub KP 1-2 K-20 Lithium 1-2 185 -20 130 180 300 and wear protection for highly stressed bearings at
HLP 1,5 low and medium rotation speeds, incl. mixed fric-
Aral Aralub KP 2 K-30 Lithium 2 105 -30 120 180 265-295 tion. Suitable for use in central lubrication systems
HLP 2 (130) with common line diameters.
Aral Isolan T 17.0 0.880 <_ -45 138 High-quality transformer oils with a base of specially treated
Aral Isolan TT 17.0 0.880 <_ -45 138 naphtenes with excellent aging resistance. Meet DIN 57370-
1/VDE 0370, part 1, Class A, IEC 296, Class II requirements.
Isolan TT is pre-dried at factory.
Turbine Oils
Product Name ISO-VG Viscosity Density Pour Point Flash Point Product Description
(mm2/s) (g/ml) °C °C
40 °C 100 °C 15 °C
Aral Kosmol HTX 52.5 7.4 0.868 -12 225 Turbine oil type L-TD (DIN 51515/part 1). Custom-develo-
extra ped aging-resistant refined solvent with good water and
air separation properties.
Aral Kosmol T 46 46 43.4 6.6 0.866 -12 230 Turbine oil type TD. Custom-developed non-alloyed,
Aral Kosmol T 68 52.4 7.5 0.867 -12 240 aging-resistant refined solvent with good water and air
separation properties. For bearings and control systems
of steam and gas turbines.
Aral Kosmol TF 32 32 32.0 5.5 0.867 -9 200 Turbine oil type L-TD (DIN 51515/part 1). Alloyed turbine
Aral Kosmol TF 46 46 46.0 7.0 0.872 -9 220 oils with most modern base oil stock and additive
Aral Kosmol TF 68 68 68.0 8.7 0.875 -9 230 technologies. Free from metalorganic and high polymer
compounds. Especially aging resistant and excellent
corrosion protection. Very good water and air separati-
on properties. Lubricates steam, gas and water turbines
and their control systems. Meets supplier requirements
of renowned turbine manufacturers (e.g. Siemens,
KWU, Blohm und Voss, MAN-Energie and ABB).
Aral Kosmol TL 32 32 32.4 5.6 0.863 -9 218 Turbine oil type L-TD (DIN 51515/part 1). Alloyed turbine
Aral Kosmol TL 46 46 46.4 7.0 0.868 -9 230 oils for steam, gas and water turbines and their control
Aral Kosmol TL 68 68 66.6 8.7 0.871 -9 234 systems. Also for demanding circulation systems
such as tool making machines, control loop systems,
couplers, and transmissions. Especially aging resistant
and excellent corrosion protection. Good water and air
separation properties. Meets supplier requirements of
renowned turbine manufacturers (e.g. Blohm und Voss,
MAN-Energie and ABB).
Aral Farolin T 9.0 2.3 0.888 -57 146 Heat transfer oil with mineral oil base for non-pressurized operation
of closed-loop heat transfer systems. Predominantly for systems
started at extremely low temperatures, and in forced circulation
systems up to max. +230°C flow temperature (max. permissible film
temperature: +260°C).
Aral Farolin U 31.7 5.3 0.870 -15 225 Heat transfer oil with mineral oil base for non-pressurized operation
of closed-loop heat transfer systems operating at flow temperatures
of up to +320°C (max. permissible film temperature: +350°C).
Aral Farolin DBT Synth 17.6 3.3 1.048 -24 200 Synthetic heat transfer oil with a base of high-quality di-benzyl-tolu-
ene. High thermal stability, favorable heat transfer values and long
durability. For use in closed-loop heat transfer systems operating
at high flow temperature of up to +350°C (max. permissible film
temperature: +370°C).
Cylinder Oils
Product Name Viscosity (mm2/s) Density Pour Flash Product Description
(g/ml) Point Point
40 °C 100 °C 15 °C °C °C
Aral Wisal A 806.0 35.8 0.920 ca. -15 295 Saturated steam cylinder oil type ZA as defined by DIN 51510. Sui-
table for steam temperatures of up to +310°C. For use in steam en-
gines, steam locomotives, steam pile drivers, steam piston pumps,
etc. Can also be used as highly viscous lubricating oil for common
lubricating purposes.
Aral Wisal B 930.0 47.0 0.926 -9 305 Superheated steam cylinder oil type ZB as defined by DIN 51510.
Suitable for steam temperatures of up to +325°C. For use in steam
engines, steam locomotives, steam pile drivers, steam piston
pumps, etc. Can also be used as highly viscous lubricating oil for
common lubricating purposes.
Viscosity Tables
Viscosity is the measurement of internal friction of a fluid. Sir Isaac ISO-Viscosity Mid-point Limits of Kinematic
Newton defined it in 1687 for the “absolute” or dynamic viscosity as Classification Viscosity at Viscosity at
the correlation of shear stress and strain rate. The dynamic viscosity 40 °C mm2/s 40 °C mm2/s (cSt)
of lubricating oils as Newtonian fluids according to DIN 53 015 can be (cSt) min. max.
measured with the so-called “Höppler” falling-ball viscometer. ISO VG 2 2.2 1.98 2.42
; 1 Pa � s = 1 Ns/m2 ISO VG 3 3.2 2.88 3.52
10-3 Ns/m2 = 10-3 Pa � s = 1 mPa � s = 1 cP (Centipoises) ISO VG 5 4.6 4.14 5.06
ISO VG 7 6.8 6.12 7.48
The so-called “Ubbelohde” capillary viscometer is used for measuring ISO VG 10 10 9.00 11.0
the kinematic viscosity v according to DIN 51 562. ISO VG 15 15 13.5 16.5
= / 1 m2/s = 106 mm2/s = 106 cSt (Centistokes) ISO VG 22 22 19.8 24.2
ISO VG 32 32 28.8 35.2
ISO-VG ISO VG 46 46 41.4 50.6
ISO-VG refers to a rounded number value in a series of ascending ISO VG 68 68 61.2 74.8
numbers as defined by DIN 51 519 for the kinematic viscosity of liquid ISO VG 100 100 90.0 110
industrial lubricants. ISO VG 150 150 135 165
ISO VG 220 220 198 242
The rounded number, e.g. in ISO-VG 7 is derived from the value 6.8 ISO VG 320 320 288 352
mm2/s, the value of mid-point viscosity at 40 °C. A single mid-point ISO VG 460 460 414 506
viscosity value is approx. 50% larger/smaller than the value preceding ISO VG 680 680 612 748
or succeeding it. Permissible tolerance of ISO-VG is +/-10% of mid-point ISO VG 1000 1000 900 1100
viscosity ISO VG 1500 1500 1350 1650
NLGI Classification
The “National Lubricating Grease Institute” has crea- oils). The deformation properties are dependent on
ted a classification for the consistencies of lubricating the type and amount of thickener, the viscosity-tem-
greases that was adopted as DIN 51 818 norm. perature characteristics of the base oil stock and the
duration of work penetration. Depending on their
Consistency is defined as the resistance of a grease worked penetration lubricating greases is divided into
to deformation (similar to the viscosity of lubricating nine NLGI consistency classes.
*)
DIN 51 804 T1/01.72 was replaced by DIN ISO 2137
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Labeling of greases according to DIN 51502
DIN 51502 regulates the uniform and unambiguous
labeling of lubricants and lubricating points. It is de-
signed to prevent damage from confusing lubricants.
It also refers to other DIN standards, which describe
and specify lubricants and their test methods in
detail.
K PF 2 K -30
(1) Type of lubricating grease (3) Upper service temperature limits and reaction
with water at test temperature (DIN 51807, T1 static
G Enclosed gears DIN 51826 test)
OG Exposed gears
K Friction and anti-friction bearings, bearing Upper service Reaction with Test
surfaces according to DIN 52825 temperature1) water2) temperature
M Friction bearings and seals (lower require- C 60 °C 0 or 1 40 °C
ments than for K-type grease) D 60 °C 2 or 3 40 °C
E 80 °C 0 or 1 40 °C
F 80 °C 2 or 3 40 °C
(2) Supplementary letter G 100 °C 0 or1 90 °C
H 100 °C 2 or 3 90 °C
for base oil stock: K 120 °C 0 or 1 90 °C
E Ester oils M 120 °C 2 or 3 90 °C
FK Fluorocarbons N 140 °C
HC Synthetic Hydrocarbons P 160 °C
PG Poly-glycols R 180 °C
by arrangement
PH Ester of phosphoric acid S 200 °C
SI Silicone oils T 220 °C
X Other U > 220 °C
for additives: 1)
The upper service temperature for permanent lubri-
P EP/AW additives cation is identical with the highest test temperature
F Solid lubricants, e.g. MoS2 if tested in accordance with DIN 51806-2 and/or DIN
51821-2 as long as tests are passed.
2)
Reaction with water:
0 = no change
1 = slight change
2 = moderate change
3 = strong change
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