greases significantly exceed the requirements according to DIN 51825 and ISO 6743‑9,
therefore permitting the specified relubrication intervals.
Initial lubrication
The following greases are used for initial lubrication of the bearings in the factory.
● Standard version: ESSO / Unirex N3
● "Performance" version: Lubcon / Sintono GPE702
Grease selection criteria
The following greases are permissible for standard applications without any special
requirements:
● High quality ISO‑L‑X BDEA3 greases according to ISO 6743-9
● K3N‑20 greases according to DIN 51825 with lithium soap as thickener and an upper
service temperature of at least +140 °C / +284 °F.
When selecting the lubricating grease, ensure that the technical data of the grease is suitable
for the application.
The lubricating grease must satisfy the criteria listed in the table below and must match the
operating conditions. If different special lubricating greases are stated on the lubricant plate,
then different criteria apply.
Table 9-3 Criteria for selecting roller bearing greases
Criteria Standard Property, characteristic value Unit
Type of base oil - Mineral oil -
Thickener - Lithium -
Consistency according to NLGI class DIN 51818
● 3 for vertical and horizontal types of construction
● 2 alternatively for horizontal type of construction
with reduced lubrication interval
-
Worked penetration DIN ISO 2137 220–295 0.1 mm
Operating temperature range - At least -20 °C ... +140 °C °C
Dropping point DIN ISO 2176 At least +200 °C °C
Basic oil viscosity DIN 51562-1
● Approx. 100 mm²/s at 40° C
● Approx. 10 mm²/s at 100 °C
mm²/s
Additive -
● Antioxidation (AO), Anti-Wear (AW)
● No solid lubricants
● Alternatively: Extreme-Pressure (EP) only after
consultation with grease and bearing
manufacturers
-
FE9 test: A/1500/6000 DIN 51821-1/-2 F10 ≥ 50 h at +140 °C
F50 ≥ 100 h at +140 °C
h
Behavior with respect to water DIN 51807 0 or 1 at a test temperature of +90 °C -
Corrosive effect on copper DIN 51811 0 or 1 at a test temperature of +140 °C Corr.°
Resistance to corrosion (EMCOR) DIN 51802 /
ISO 11007
0 - 0 (0 - 1, permissible for special greases) Corr.°
Maintenance
9.2 Inspection and maintenance
SIMOTICS M-1PH8 1PH818., 1PH822.
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