Kluber Lubrication

Gear greases
Portfolio and
Grease Selection
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Advantages of grease lubrication

Gear box design engineer

and end-user
Reduction of
friction and wear

No maintenance in Noise
case of lifetime reduction
lubrication

Limited reflow behavior!

• Reduced heat dissipation
• Impurities remain in contact
Prevention • Risk of channeling Thermal
of leakage protection

Sealing against dust, Rust and

water and other corrosion
contaminations protection
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Gear grease composition

Gear grease

Base oil Thickener Solid lubricants Additives

45-90% 5-50% 0-10% 3-5%

Soap Non-Soap

Corrosion protection
MIN Lithium (Li)
MoS2 Oxidation resistance
SHC Barium (Ba) PTFE
Extreme pressure (EP)
Ester Aluminium (Al) Clay Graphite
Antiwear (AW)
PG Calcium (Ca) Polyurea (PU) PTFE VI improver
PFPE Sodium (Na)
Friction modifier (FM)
MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol PFPE: Perfluorpolyether
PTFE: Polytetrafluorethylen MoS2:Molybdenum disulfid
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Temperature behavior

PFPE oil
Silicone oil
Base oil

Ester oil
PG oil
Most common
SHC oil base oils
Mineral oil

300°
150°

250°
200°
100°
-50°

50°
0°

Li-soap
Metal soaps

Al-complexsoap Most common

Ba / Ca-complexsoap thickeners
Li-specialsoap
Na-complexsoap
Clay
soaps
Non-

Polyurea
PTFE

SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol PFPE: Perfluorpolyether PTFE: Polytetrafluorethylen

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Viscosity-Temperature Behavior
Viscosity / lglg

+ protection
+ lifetime
+ cold start
VI 200 (Polyglycol)

VI 140 (SHC)

VI 100 (Mineral oil)

40°C 100°C
Temperature / lg
SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon
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Chemical and Physical Characteristics

Penetration according to DIN ISO 2137

Consistency of a grease Cone penetration measurement

• Static penetration
 rarely used 5s

• Worked penetration
After grease working
for 60 double strokes 25 ° C
 more practical

NLGI 3 NLGI 1
Difference between static and worked
 Mechanical resistance of lubricant
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Chemical and Physical Characteristics

NLGI classes according to DIN 51818

NLGI NLGI NLGI NLGI NLGI

2 1 0 00 000
200
• NLGI classes
comparable to
250
Worked-Penetration / 0.1 mm

ISO VG
classes of oils
300
• Grease NLGI
class more
350 important than
base oil
viscosity
400

450

500
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Chemical and Physical Characteristics

Typical thickener amounts in dependence of NLGI class

Influence thickener amount

Grease (100 %) • Consistency
• Stickiness
• Friction properties
• Oil release
• Load carrying capacity
• etc.

Typical thickener amount

PTFE
NLGI class 2

Ba-C 40-50 %
30-35 %

NLGI 00
Ca-C

NLGI 0
NLGI 1
Urea 25-30 %
Al-C 10-15 %
Li-C
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General recommendations consistency

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818

000

Oiltight

Grease sump 00

Tight
0
Half open

Housing, not tight Grease sump, complete filling

1
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Housing, not tight Grease sump, / complete filling

2
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication
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High variety of grease lubricated gears

Gear material combination

Metal - metal

Plastic - metal

Plastic - plastic
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High variety of grease lubricated gears

Material combinations Legal requirements

Metal - metal gears

Plastic - metal gears

Plastic - plastic gears

Image source: SKF Marine: cycloid gear Neugart website

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Gear grease portfolio

Metal to metal gears

Open gears and non tight housings Enclosed gear boxes – sealed housing

Biodegradable Food industry

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Legal requirements
in marine and food/pharma industry

Biodegradable and H1 Registration

environmentally acceptable
• EAL according Appendix A Vessel
General Permit (VGP) by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
• Registration by OSPAR Commision and Food & Drug Administration
• EU Ecolabel by awarding authorities
like Federal Environment Agency

• Important for marine industry • Gear greases for food/pharma

industry
• Biodegradability > 60 %
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General recommendations consistency

Fluid greases

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818

000

Oiltight

Grease sump 00

Tight
0
Half open

Requirements fluid greases for gear boxes

• Load carrying capacity
• Operating temperature range
• Starting torque and energy efficiency
• Gear box tightness
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Metal to metal gears

Fluid grease portfolio

Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball

Applica-
Base oil

Base oil

protec-
protec-
Temp.

Wear
NLGI

type

type

tion

tion

tion
[N]
Gears, couplings,
CENTOPLEX GLP 500 000- Li MIN 110 -30 / 100 - ++ +
linear guides
Spur, bevel gears,
CENTOPLEX CX 4/375 AU 0 Li MIN 420 -30 / 120 ≥3000 ++ ++
Garden tools
Bearings, Gears,
MICROLUBE GB 00 000 Li MIN 700 0 / 100 ≥4800 +++ +
couplings, guides
Bearings, Gears,
MICROLUBE GB 0 0 Li MIN 590 0 / 100 ≥4200 +++ +
couplings, guides
Spur, bevel gears,
Klüberplex GE 11-680 00 AC MIN 685 0 / 140 ≥3000 +++ +++
geared couplings
Spur, bevel, worm
Klübersynth BEM 44-4600 00 LiS SHC 500 -50 / 140 - +++ +++
gears, bearings
Plain, rolling bearings,
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 5051 0 - 00 BaC SHC 30 -60 / 130 ≥2400 + +
gears
Power tools, spur,
Klübersynth G 34-130 0 CaC / PU MIN / SHC 130 -30 / 130 ≥3000 ++ +
bevel, planetary gears
Power tools, spur,
Klübersynth GE 14-110 0 AC SHC / Ester 110 -55 / 140 ≥4000 +++ ++
bevel, planetary gears
Spur, bevel, planetary,
Klübersynth GE 46-1200 00 Li PG 120 -30 / 120 ≥3000 +++ +++
worm gears
Bevel, worm gears,
STRUCTOVIS P LIQUID 000- Li PG 360 -35 / 130 ≥4000 ++ ++
+ average ++ good +++ excellent ball roller guides

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC: Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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Metal to metal gears

Fluid NSF H1 grease portfolio

Application
protection

protection
Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball
Base oil

Temp.

Wear
NLGI

type

type

[N]
Oil
Spur, bevel, worm
PARALIQ GA 3400 00-000 AC MIN 235 -45 / 110 - ++ ++
gears, chains
Spur, bevel, planetary
ALLPLEX FMG 0 US 0 AC MIN / SHC 140 -35 / 140 - +++ +++
gears
Spur, bevel, planetary
Klübersynth UH1 14-1600 0-00 AC SHC 160 -45 / 120 - ++ ++
gears, chains
Spur, bevel, planetary
Klüberfood NH1 94-6000 000 CaC SHC 60 -45 / 120 ≥2000 ++ ++
gears, chains
Spur, bevel, planetary
Klüberfood NH1 94-120 0 CaC SHC 120 -45 / 120 ≥2400 +++ ++
gears, bearings, guides

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC: Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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General recommendations consistency

Consistent greases

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818
Housing, not tight Grease sump, complete filling
1
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Housing, not tight Grease sump, / complete filling

2
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Shear-stable sticky greases Shear thinning non sticky greases

 Tooth flank lubrication  Sump lubrication
 Sealing effect of unsheared grease
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Metal to metal gears

Consistent greases – tooth flank lubrication

Application
Stickiness
protection

protection
Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball
Base oil

Temp.

Wear
NLGI

type

type

[N]
Oil
Bearings, machine tools,
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52 2 BaC SHC 30 -50 / 120 ≥3000 ++ ++ +++
E-bike spur, bevel, gears
Bearings, machine tools
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 152 2 BaC SHC 100 -40 / 150 ≥3000 ++ ++ +++
E-bike spur, bevel, gears
Large open gears,
Klüberplex AG 11-461 1 AC MIN 460 -20 / 150 ≥3600 +++ +++ ++
Rack and Pinion
Large open gears,
Klüberplex AG 11-462 2 AC MIN 460 -10 / 150 ≥3600 +++ +++ +++
Rack and Pinion
Spur, bevel gears,
Klübersynth AG 14-61 1 AC SHC 65 -50 / 120 ≥3000 ++ ++ ++
Rack and Pinion
Bearings, machine tools,
Klüberspeed BF 72-22 2 PU SHC / Ester 22 -50 / 120 - ++ ++ +++
Spur, bevel gears
MIN / Ester/ Bearings, machine tools,
ISOFLEX NBU 15 2 BaC 22 -40 / 130 ≥3000 ++ ++ +++
SHC Spur, bevel gears
MIN / Ester/ Machine tools,
VARILUB NBU 15/300 1 BaC 22 -30 / 130 ≥3000 + + ++
SHC Spur, bevel gears

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC: Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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Metal to metal gears

Consistent greases – grease sump lubrication

Application
protection

protection
Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball

behavior
Base oil

Reflow
Temp.

Wear
NLGI

type
type

[N]
Oil
Bearings, spur, bevel,
Klüberplex BEM 34-131 N 1 CaC / PU SHC / MIN 134 -35 / 150 ≥3000 +++ +++ ++
planetary gears
Bearings, spur, bevel,
Klüberplex BEM 41-141 1 LiS MIN / SHC 130 -40 / 150 ≥3400 ++ +++ ++
planetary gears
Power tools, spur,
Klübersynth GE 14-111 1 AC SHC / Ester 110 -55 / 140 ≥4000 +++ ++ +++
bevel, planetary gears
Power tools, spur,
Klübersynth GE 14-112 2 AC SHC / Ester 110 -45 / 140 ≥4000 +++ ++ ++
bevel, planetary gears
Power tools, spur,
Klübersynth GE 14-151 1 AC SHC / Ester 170 -35 / 140 ≥4000 +++ ++ ++
bevel, planetary gears
Robotic, spur, bevel,
Klübersynth GE 44-51 1 Li SHC 50 -40 / 120 ≥1800 +++ +++ +++
planetary gears
Robotic, spur, bevel,
Klübersynth GE 44-52 2 Li SHC 50 -40 / 120 ≥1800 +++ +++ ++
planetary gears
Spur, bevel, planetary,
Klübersynth PEG 46-121 1 Li PG 120 -50 / 120 ≥3000 +++ +++ +++
worm gears

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC: Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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General recommendations consistency

Consistent greases

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818
Housing, not tight Grease sump, complete filling
1
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Housing, not tight Grease sump, / complete filling

2
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

H1
BIO

Shear-stable sticky greases Shear thinning non sticky greases

 Tooth flank lubrication  Sump lubrication
 Spraying application
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Metal to metal gears

Consistent NSF H1 greases – grease sump lubrication

Application
protection

protection
Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball

behavior
Base oil

Reflow
Temp.

Wear
NLGI

Type
type

[N]
Oil
Bearings, gears,
PARALIQ GA 351 1 AC MIN 230 -25 / 110 ≥2200 ++ ++ +++
joints, guides, seals
Bearings, gears,
PARALIQ GA 343 2 AC MIN 230 -20 / 110 - ++ +++ ++
joints, guides, seals
Bearings, gears,
ALLPLEX FMG 1 US 1 AC MIN / SHC 150 -35 / 140 - +++ +++ +++
joints, guides, seals
Bearings, gears,
ALLPLEX FMG 2 US 2 AC MIN / SHC 150 -30 / 140 - +++ +++ ++
joints, guides, seals
Bearings, spur, bevel,
Klübersynth UH1 14-151 1 AC SHC / Ester 170 -45 / 120 ≥2400 ++ +++ ++
planetary gears
Bearings, spur, bevel,
Klübersynth UH1 14-222 2 AC SHC / Ester 260 -25 / 120 ≥2300 ++ +++ ++
planetary gears
Bearings, seals,
Klüberfood NH1 94-301 1 CaC SHC 300 -40 / 140 ≥3000 ++ ++ ++
gears, guides
Bearings, seals,
Klüberfood NH1 94-402 2 CaC SHC 400 -30 / 160 ≥3000 ++ ++ +
gears, guides
Bearings, robotic,
Klüberfood NH1 94-51 1 CaC SHC 50 -50 / 120 ≥3000 ++ ++ ++
spur, planetary gears
Bearings, robotic,
Klüberfood NH1 94-52 2 CaC SHC 50 -40 /120 ≥3000 ++ ++ +
spur, planetary gears
+ average ++ good +++ excellent
MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC: Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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Metal to metal gears

Consistent Bio greases – tooth flank lubrication

Protection
Stickiness

resistance
protection

protection

Corrosion
Thickener

weld load
range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

Scuffing
Four ball
Base oil

Temp.

Water
Wear
NLGI

type

type

[N]
Oil
Klüberbio LG 39-700 N 0 CaC Ester 680 -30 / 100 ≥5500 +++ +++ ++ ++ ++

Klüberbio LG 39-701 N 1 CaC Ester 680 -30 / 100 ≥5500 +++ +++ +++ ++ +++

Klüberbio AG 39-602 2 CaC Ester 600 -20 / 100 ≥3400 ++ ++ +++ +++ ++

Klüberbio AM 12-501 1 AC Ester 500 -20 - +++ +++ ++ ++ ++

Klüberbio BM 32-142 2 CaC Ester 140 -40 / 120 ≥2200 ++ +++ ++ ++ +++

Application for Bio greases:

• Open gear drives
• Rack-and pinion
• Plain bearings
• Cables
• Guide rails

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PG: Polyglycol Li: Lithium AC:Aluminiumcomplex
LiS: Lithium-Special BaC: Bariumcomplex CaC: Calciumcomplexsoap PU: Polyurea
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General recommendations consistency

Consistent greases

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818
Housing, not tight Grease sump, complete filling
1
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Housing, not tight Grease sump, / complete filling

2
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Actuator greases Actuator gear boxes:

• Small sized gears
• Low loads
• Intermittent operation
• Plastic gears might be used

Additional requirements:
• Compatibility with brake fluids
Sticky greases • Compatibility with EPDM seals
 Tooth flank lubrication • Wide temperature ranges

Image source Motion website

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Metal to metal gears

Consistent actuator greases – tooth flank lubrication

Start torque

Application
Stickiness
Low temp.
lubricants
Thickener

range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

capacity
carrying
Base oil

Temp.

Load
Solid
NLGI

type

type

Oil
Bearings, brake actuator,
Klübersynth BR 46-82 2 LiS PG / Ester No 82 -40 / 180 + +++ +++
ball screws, gears
Bearings, ball screws,
Klübersynth BR 46-32 2 LiS PG / Ester No 29 -45 / 130 ++ ++ +++
gears
Bearings, ball screws,
Klübersynth BR 46-32 F 2 LiS PG / Ester Yes 29 -45 / 130 ++ ++ +++
gears
Ball screw drive, worm
Klübersynth GR 46-52 F 2 LiS PG / Ester Yes 50 -40 / 130 ++ ++ +++
gears, Booster IBC
Spindle drive, drum EPB,
Klübersynth LRG 46-21 1 Li PG Yes 20 -50 / 120 +++ + ++
gears
Cable guidance, spindle
Klübersynth LRG 86-21 1 PTFE PG No 20 -50 / 120 +++ ++ ++
drive, drum EPB, gears
Plastic spur gears,
Klübersynth RG 86-121 1 PTFE PG / Ester No 120 -40 / 120 + +++ +++
Booster EBB
Bearings, gear units at
Klüberalfa LM 83-41 1 PTFE PFPE No 40 -80 / 170 +++ +++ ++
extreme temperatures

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

EPB: Electric Park Brake IBC: Integrated Brake Control EBB: Electric Brake Booster
PFPE: Perfluorpolyether PG: Polyglycol
Li: Lithium LiS: Lithium-Special PTFE: Polytetrafluorethylen
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High variety of grease lubricated gears

Material combinations

Plastic - metal gears

Plastic - metal gears

Plastic - plastic gears

Image sources: Bosch E-Bike GEN 3 Ankarsrum kitchen machine BMW x3 rear wiper gear box
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High variety of grease lubricated gears

Material combinations

Plastic – plastic gears

Plastic - metal gears

Plastic - plastic gears

Image source: IMS gear website IMS gear website

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General recommendations consistency

Consistent greases

NLGI class
Housing type Lubrication type
DIN 51818
Housing, not tight Grease sump, complete filling
1
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Housing, not tight Grease sump, / complete filling

2
Open housing Tooth flank lubrication

Greases adapted to weaker plastic contact Sticky greases

 No surface active EP/AW additives  Tooth flank lubrication
 Compatibility of grease and plastic
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Plastic gears
Consistent plastic gear greases – tooth flank lubrication

Low temp.

Stickiness
lubricants
Thickener

range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

capacity

Applica-
carrying
Base oil

torque
Temp.

Load
Solid
NLGI

Start
type

type

tion
Oil
Klüberlub LM 41-32 N 2 Li MIN No 30 -40 / 120 ++ + ++ Spur, worm gears, window lifters,
sun roof-, seat-adjustment,
Klüberlub LM 41-102 2 Li MIN No 100 -40 / 120 + ++ +++ steering column, central locking
Multi purpose, bearings, gears,
POLYLUB GLY 151 1 LiS MIN / SHC No 150 -50 / 150 ++ ++ ++
pneumatics, seals
Multi purpose, No undesirable
Klüberplex RA 41-151 1 LiS MIN / SHC No 150 -50 / 130 ++ ++ ++
smells
Multi purpose, window lifter, seat
Klübersynth LR 44-21 1 LiS MIN / SHC No 24 -50 / 130 +++ + +
adjustment
Window lifters, sun roofs,
ISOFLEX TOPAS L 32 N 2 Li SHC No 17 -50 / 120 +++ + ++
headlamps, fan flaps, gears
ISOFLEX TOPAS L 152 2 Li SHC No 100 -40 / 150 ++ ++ +++ Roller bearings, gears
Worm gears, door openers, EPS
Klübersynth LE 44-31 1 Li SHC Yes 30 -50 / 130 ++ + ++
steering
Klübersynth LI 44-22 2 Li SHC Yes 18 -60 / 130 +++ + ++
Multi purpose,
Klübersynth LF 44-22 2 Li SHC Yes 17 -60 / 130 +++ + ++ spur gears, locking system, seat
adjustment, actuators
Klübersynth LF 44-32 2 Li SHC Yes 30 -50 / 120 +++ + ++

+ average ++ good +++ excellent EPS: Electric power steering

MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PFPE: Perfluorpolyether
Li: Lithium LiS: Lithium-Special AC: Aluminiumcomplex PTFE: Polytetrafluorethylen
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Plastic gears
Consistent plastic gear greases – tooth flank lubrication

Start torque

Application
Stickiness
Low temp.
Thickener

range [C]
40C [cSt]
viscosity

capacity
carrying
Modifier
Base oil

Friction

Temp.

Load
NLGI

type

type

Oil
Klübersynth LE 14-161 1 AC SHC No 180 -40 / 135 ++ +++ ++ Worm gears, Column EPS

Klübersynth LEH 14-161 1 AC SHC No 200 -40 / 85 ++ +++ ++ Worm gears, Dual Pinion EPS

Klübersynth LIP 84-42 2 PTFE SHC No 30 -60 / 140 +++ ++ +++

Multi purpose, spur and
worm gears, slideways
Klübersynth LIP 84-42 R 2 PTFE SHC No 18 -60 / 130 +++ ++ +++
Multi purpose, low temp
Klübertemp GR M07 M 1 PTFE PFPE No 40 -65 / 180 +++ ++ +++
torques, electromechanical
actuators, extreme
Klübertemp GR M 30 N 2 PTFE PFPE No 160 -60 / 200 +++ +++ +++
temperature range

+ average ++ good +++ excellent

EPS: Electrically powered steering
MIN: Mineral SHC: Synthetic Hydrocarbon PFPE: Perfluorpolyether
Li: Lithium LiS: Lithium-Special AC: Aluminiumcomplex PTFE: Polytetrafluorethylen
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Influencing parameters on gear grease selection

• Tooth flank lubrication

• Which lubricant is used?
• Spray lubrication
• What issue does the customer have?
• Bath lubrication
1. Current 4. Grease
situation application

• Ambient temperature • Speed

• Ambient media • Torque
• Legal requirements • Temperature
2. Environ- 5. Operating
ment conditions

• Metal-metal • Kluber support for testing and

• Metal-plastic evaluation
• Plastic-plastic • Customer tests
3. Material 6. Testing
combination
Your personal specialist

Matthias Pfadt
Power Transmission Specialist
Global Industry Team-Components
matthias.pfadt@us.kluber.com