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-grade 2 Thickener Lithium Calcium Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] -22 to 226 Operating temperature [°C] -30 to 130 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 150 Color Brown - 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-grade 1 Thickener Li Complex Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] 0 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -18 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 230 Color Blue/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-grade 2 Thickener Li Complex Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] 0 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -18 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 230 Color Blue/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-grade 1 Thickener Lithium Calcium Base oil Semi-Synthetic Operating temperature [°F] -22 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -30 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 230 Color Blue - 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-grade 2 Thickener Lithium Calcium Base oil Semi-Synthetic Operating temperature [°F] -22 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -30 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 230 Color Blue - 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-grade 2 Thickener Lithium Calcium Base oil Mineral Oil Operating temperature [°F] -4 to 302 Operating temperature [°C] -20 to 150 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 115 Color Brown - 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-grade 2 Thickener Polyurea Base oil Mineral Oil Operating temperature [°F] -10 to 390 Operating temperature [°C] -23 to 199 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 128 Color Blue - 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-grade 2 Thickener Lithium Complex Base oil PAO Synthetic Oil Operating temperature [°F] -40 to 300 Operating temperature [°C] -40 to 149 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 100 Color White - 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-grade 1 Thickener Li Complex Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] 0 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -18 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 460 Color Amber - 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-grade 2 Thickener Li Complex Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] 0 to 284 Operating temperature [°C] -18 to 140 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 460 Color Amber - 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-grade 1 Thickener Al Complex Base oil Synthetic Oil Operating temperature [°F] -49 to 248 Operating temperature [°C] -45 to 120 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 150 Color Beige - 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-grade 1 Thickener Calcium Sulfonate Base oil PAO Synthetic Oil Operating temperature [°F] -40 to 375 Operating temperature [°C] -40 to 190 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 220 Color Off 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-grade 2 Thickener Calcium Sulfonate Base oil PAO Synthetic Oil Operating temperature [°F] -40 to 375 Operating temperature [°C] -40 to 190 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 220 Color Off 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
Lubricant Oil Base oil Mineral oil Operating temperature [°F] 23 to 212 Operating temperature [°C] -5 to 100 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 100 Color Yellow - High performance transmission & multipurpose oil
- Ageing & oxidation-resistant
- Good wear protection for gear teeth & roller bearings
perma Food grade oil SO70
Lubricant Oil Base oil PAO + Ester Operating temperature [°F] -22 to 248 Operating temperature [°C] -30 to 120 Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s] 220 Color Colorless - Broad operating temperature range
- Very good ageing & oxidation resistance
- Good wear protection
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 sizeOperating 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.
Data sheet search
Lubrication systems can be filled with lubricants from other manufacturers upon request.
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Safety and technical data on lubricants can be sourced from the related lubricant company.
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