Lubricants

Lubricant selection is an important factor for achieving extended bearing service life. To increase the process safety of your machines and equipment you must select the right lubricant, the right place, the right time and the right amount.

perma USA's lubricant selection program helps you to select a lubricant that is especially suited for a specific application and for use in perma lubrication systems.

  • Standard Lubricants

    perma MULTI LC 150-2 (SF01)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLithium Calcium
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-22 to 226
    Operating temperature [°C]-30 to 130
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]150
    ColorBrown
    • Multipurpose EP Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability & excellent performance in wet environments
    • General bearing & other applications. This lubricant is particularly suited for use in wet or moist environments

    perma MULTI LX 220-1 (SF101)

    NLGI-grade1
    ThickenerLi Complex
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]0 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-18 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]230
    ColorBlue/Green
    • Multipurpose EP Grease
    • Good mechanical stability & excellent adhesion. Good water wash-out resistance
    • General bearing and other demanding applications in mining & minerals processing, steel mills, cement & aggregate, pulp and paper and other heavy industries

    perma MULTI LX 220-2 (SF111)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLi Complex
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]0 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-18 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]230
    ColorBlue/Green
    • Multipurpose EP Grease
    • Good mechanical stability & excellent adhesion. Good water wash-out resistance
    • General bearing and other demanding applications in mining & minerals processing, steel mills, cement & aggregate, pulp and paper and other heavy industries

    perma MULTI LC SYN 220-1 (SF120)

    NLGI-grade1
    ThickenerLithium Calcium
    Base oilSemi-Synthetic
    Operating temperature [°F]-22 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-30 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]230
    ColorBlue
    • Premium Multipurpose EP Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability & low-temperature pumpability. Excellent performance in wet environments
    • General bearing & other applications. This lubricant is particularly suited for applications exposed to very low temperatures and wet environments

    perma MULTI LC SYN 220-2 (SF130)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLithium Calcium
    Base oilSemi-Synthetic
    Operating temperature [°F]-22 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-30 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]230
    ColorBlue
    • Premium Multipurpose EP Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability & high-temperature pumpability. Excellent performance in wet environments
    • General bearing & other applications. This lubricant is particularly suited for applications exposed to high temperatures and wet environments

    perma SPEED LX 100-2 (SF140)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLithium Calcium
    Base oilMineral Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-4 to 302
    Operating temperature [°C]-20 to 150
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]115
    ColorBrown
    • High Speed Grease
    • High mechanical stability and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Good resistance to water and moisture
    • High speed rolling bearing applications including electric motors, fans and blowers

    perma SPEED PU 100-2 (SF141)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerPolyurea
    Base oilMineral Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-10 to 390
    Operating temperature [°C]-23 to 199
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]128
    ColorBlue
    • High Speed Polyurea Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability and high oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Excellent performance in wet environments
    • High speed rolling bearing applications including electric motors, fans and blowers. This lubricant is particularly suited for use in wet or moist environments

    perma SPEED LX SYN 100-2 (SF152)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLithium Complex
    Base oilPAO Synthetic Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-40 to 300
    Operating temperature [°C]-40 to 149
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]100
    ColorWhite
    • Premium High Speed Grease
    • High mechanical stability and excellent oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Good resistance to water and moisture
    • High speed rolling bearing applications including electric motors, fans and blowers. This lubricant is particularly suited for applications exposed to high temperatures

    perma LOAD LX 460-1 (SF181)

    NLGI-grade1
    ThickenerLi Complex
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]0 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-18 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]460
    ColorAmber
    • High Load EP Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability, good adhesion and wash-out resistance. Excellent protection against extreme pressures and shock loading
    • Suited for low speed, high load and severe duty bearing applications in steel, cement, pulp and paper, mining, sugar and other heavy industries

    perma LOAD LX 460-2 (SF191)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerLi Complex
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]0 to 284
    Operating temperature [°C]-18 to 140
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]460
    ColorAmber
    • High Load EP Grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability, good adhesion and wash-out resistance. Excellent protection against extreme pressures and shock loading
    • Suited for low speed, high load and severe duty bearing applications in steel, cement, pulp and paper, mining, sugar and other heavy industries

    perma FOOD AX SYN 150-1 (SF10)

    NLGI-grade1
    ThickenerAl Complex
    Base oilSynthetic Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-49 to 248
    Operating temperature [°C]-45 to 120
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]150
    ColorBeige
    • Premium Food Grade Multipurpose EP grease
    • Good mechanical stability and excellent pumpability at very low temperatures
    • General bearing and other applications where incidental contact with products and packaging may occur in the food processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and animal feed industries

    perma FOOD CS SYN 220-1 (SF161)

    NLGI-grade1
    ThickenerCalcium Sulfonate
    Base oilPAO Synthetic Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-40 to 375
    Operating temperature [°C]-40 to 190
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]220
    ColorOff White
    • Premium Food Grade Multipurpose EP grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability & adhesion. Excellent performance in wet environments
    • General bearing and other applications where incidental contact with products and packaging may occur in the food processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and animal feed industries

    perma FOOD CS SYN 220-2 (SF171)

    NLGI-grade2
    ThickenerCalcium Sulfonate
    Base oilPAO Synthetic Oil
    Operating temperature [°F]-40 to 375
    Operating temperature [°C]-40 to 190
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]220
    ColorOff White
    • Premium Food Grade Multipurpose EP grease
    • Excellent mechanical stability & adhesion. Excellent performance in wet environments
    • General bearing and other applications where incidental contact with products and packaging may occur in the food processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and animal feed industries

    perma Multipurpose oil SO32

    LubricantOil
    Base oilMineral oil
    Operating temperature [°F]23 to 212
    Operating temperature [°C]-5 to 100
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]100
    ColorYellow

    perma Food grade oil SO70

    LubricantOil
    Base oilPAO + Ester
    Operating temperature [°F]-22 to 248
    Operating temperature [°C]-30 to 120
    Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]220
    ColorColorless

    Additives
    Additives are organic or inorganic compounds mixed into the base oil to enhance the existing oil properties or to impart new properties. Examples: AW (anti-wear) and EP (extreme pressure) additives.
    Additives are selected based on the requirements of the application.

    Speed index
    The speed factor indicates the permissible bearing speed range for lubricants. The perma lubricant overview indicates the max. speed for grease lubrication of deep groove ball bearings. The n x dm factor is a criterion for the selection of the grease taking into consideration bearing size and operating speed.

    Calculation:
    n x dm = speed factor
    dm = (D + d) ÷ 2
    n = Operating speed (1/min)
    D = Outside bearing diameter
    d = Inside (bore) bearing diameter
    dm = Bearing size

    Operating temperature
    The safe function of components can be guaranteed within this temperature
    range. Using the lubricant outside this range can lead to damage.

    Base oil
    Base oil is the main component of a grease and infl uences its behavior.
    Base oils may be mineral oil, hydrocracked oil, polyalphaolefi n (PAO) oil, or synthetic ester oil.

    Base oil viscosity
    Base oil viscosity indicates the flow capability of the base oil. Low viscosity base oils are used for very high speeds. High viscosity base oils are used for high load applications. The viscosity of a typical roller bearing grease at +40 °C is between 15 and 500 mm²/s.

    NLGI grade
    Greases are divided into various consistency grades (NLGI grade).
    High consistency = stiff grease = high NLGI grade
    Low consistency = soft grease = low NLGI grade
    NLGI starts at 000 (liquid) to 6 (very stiff).
    Greases up to NLGI grade 2 are suitable for use in perma lubrication systems.

    Thickeners
    The thickener acts like a sponge. It holds the individual components of the grease together and ensures that the oil stays at the contact point.

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Lubrication systems can be filled with lubricants from other manufacturers upon request. 

All products and company names are trademark or registered trademarks of the respective owners.

Safety and technical data on lubricants can be sourced from the related lubricant company.

If you cannot find the required data sheet, please send your email request to info(at)permausa.com and we will provide it via email.