Selection of Grease for Timken Bearings

The successful use of Timken bearing greases depends on the physical and chemical properties of the lubricant, the application and environmental conditions. It is often difficult to determine the appropriate grease for a specific bearing under certain operating conditions, so ask your lubricant supplier or equipment manufacturer for specific requirements regarding equipment lubrication. A Timken representative may also be consulted for general lubrication knowledge for any application. When selecting a grease, it is important to consider its consistency at operating temperature. Grease should also not show progressive thickening or signs of separation of oil, acid formation or hardening. Grease should be smooth, non-fibrous and free of any chemically active ingredients. Its dropping point should be much higher than the operating temperature. This selection guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace the technical requirements provided by the equipment manufacturer. Grease Lubrication Selection Guide: Through knowledge of tribology and bearing anti-friction, and a study of how these two points affect system-wide performance, Timken has developed specific greases for a variety of applications. Timken greases help bearings and related components operate efficiently in harsh industrial environments. High temperature, abrasion and water resistant additives provide superior protection in complex environments. The chart below (Table 29) is an overview of Timken greases used in general application areas. For more detailed information on Timken's lubrication solutions, please consult your local Timken representative. Many bearing applications require the use of lubricants with special properties or specially formulated for certain environments, including: Frictional corrosion (micro-vibration wear) Chemically and solvent stable Food processing applications High wear Moderate loads SpeedMedium TemperatureAgricultural Bushings/Ball JointsTruck and Auto Wheel BearingsHeavy Industrial Light DutyPilted BearingsIdler Kiln Conveyors Electric MotorsFan PumpsAlternatorsGeneratorsAluminum MillsPaper MillsSteel MillsOffshore Drilling EquipmentPower GenerationFood and Beverage IndustryPharmaceuticals General Industrial Applications Pins and Bushings Roller Shafts Water Pumps Plain Bearings and Antifriction Bearings Wind Energy Main Bearings Pulp and Paper Machinery General Heavy Industry Marine Applications Centralized Lubrication Systems Agriculture / Mining Cement Plant Construction / Off-Road Quarrying Earth Moving Equipment Ship Equipment Heavy Industry Pivots Pin/Spline Shaft Timken Advanced All-Purpose Industrial Grease Timken Construction Machinery and Off-Road Equipment Grease Timken Block Ball Bearing Grease Timken Mill Grease Timken Food Safe Grease Timken Synthetic Industrial Grease Heavy Duty Severe Sliding Wear Impurity Environments Low Speed u200bu200bShock Loads Corrosive Media Extremely Hot Heavy Duty Humid Environments Low to Medium Speeds Occasional Food Contact Hot/Cold Temperatures Medium High Speeds Medium Loads Very Low and Very High Temperatures Extremely High Loads Corrosive Media Low to Medium Speeds Moderate Speeds Light to Moderate Loads Moderate Moisture and Corrosive Environments Quiet Environments Light Loads Moderate High Speeds Moderate Temperatures Light Loads Moderate Moisture Operation case, please contact your Timken representative.