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The American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM) has established standards for the testing of lubricating

greases. This table has taken the typical range of test results reported by the lubricant companies for each test and ranked them into a good, better, best order.

Grease
Timken Premium All Purpose Industrial Grease

Test
Four Ball Wear, ASTM D2266, 40 kg, 167 F, scar mm Four Ball Weld, ASTM D2596, kg Timken OK Load, ASTM D2509, lbs Economical Ball Bearing Grease

Good
0.8 250 40, 45

Better
0.6, 0.7 285 50, 55

Best
0.4, 0.5 >315 >60

Timken
0.6 285 55

Timken Ball Bearing Electric Motor Grease

Timken Construction and Off-Highway Grease

Wheel Bearing Leakage, ASTM D1263, 300 F, g Rust Prevention, ASTM D6138, 10% Seawater, Rating Four Ball Weld, ASTM D2596, kg Four Ball Wear, ASTM D2266, 40 kg, 167 F, scar mm Timken OK Load ASTM D2509, lbs. Operating Temperature Limit, F

8 1 250 0.8 40, 45 300 250 10 1 0.04 1 1,000 20 10 40, 45 0.8 250 10 0.8 250 40, 45 1500 -45

5 0.5 285 0.6 50, 55 350 500 5 0.5 0.08 0.5 1,500 15 5 50, 55 0.6, 0.7 285 5 0.6, 0.7 285 50, 55 1750 -55

<1.0 0 >315 0.45 >60 400 >750 2 0 >0.12 0 >2000 <10 2 >60 0.4, 0.5 >315 2 0.4, 0.5 >315 >60 2000 -60

0.4 0.1 620 0.45 65 400 750 2 0 0.12 0 2,500 9 2.75 60 0.6 315 5 0.6 285 55 2000+ -65

Timken Ball Bearing Pillow Block Grease

Wheel Bearing Life, ASTM D3336, hrs@350 F Water Washout, ASTM D1264, 175 F, % Rust Prevention, ASTM D6138, 10% Seawater, Rating

Timken Mill Grease

Mobility, US Steel, 0 F, gms/sec Rust Prevention, ASTM D6138, 10% Seawater, Rating Salt Fog, ASTM B117, hrs, Water Sprayoff, ASTM D4049, % loss Water Washout, ASTM D1264, 175 F, % loss Timken OK Load, ASTM D2509, lbs

Timken Food Safe Grease

Four Ball Wear, ASTM D2266, 40 kg, 167 F, scar mm Four Ball Weld, ASTM D2596, kg Water Washout, ASTM D1264, 175 F, %

Timken Synthetic Industrial Grease

Four Ball Wear, ASTM D2266, 40 kg, 167 F, scar mm Four Ball Weld, ASTM D2596, kg Timken OK Load, ASTM D2509, lbs

Timken Ultra-High Speed Spindle Grease

Wheel Bearing Life, ASTM D3336, hrs@300 F Pour Point, ASTM D97, F, Max.

Timken Multi-Use Lithium Grease

Economical Multi-Use Grease

Timken Grease Interchange Guide


Timken Premium All Purpose Industrial Grease
Castrol 4020/220-2 Castrol 8060/220-2 Chevron Delo EP 2 Chevron RPM Automotive LC Grease EP-2 Citgo Lithoplex MP2 Citgo Premium Lithium EP 2 Conoco Super-STA 2 Exxon Ronex MP Exxon Unirex EP 2 FAG LOAD220 Fuchs (Century) Uniwrl 2 Lubrication Engineers Almagard 3752 Lubriplate 1552 Mobilgrease XHP 222 Pennzoil Pennlith EP 712 Pennzoil Premium Lithium Complex 2 Petro-Canada Multipurpose EP 2 Royal Purple UltraPerformance 2 Shell Albida LC 2 Shell Retinax LC 2 SKF LGWA2 SKF LGEP2 Texaco Starplex 2 Unical 76 Multiplex Red

Timken Construction and Off-Highway Grease


Castrol Moly 860-2ES Castrol Contractor Grease 2 Conoco Superlube M EP D.A. Stuart Molyplex EP 2 Exxon Centaur Moly Exxon Ronex Extra Duty Moly Fuchs Moreplex 2 Lubriplate 3000 Mobilgrease Moly 52 Mystik Tetrimoly Extreme Pennzoil Multipurpose EP 302 Pennzoil Premium Lithium Complex 2 with Moly Petro-Canada Precision Moly EP 2 Schaeffer Moly Ultra Supreme 238 Shell Retinax CMX 2 Texaco Starplex Moly MPGM2 Unical 76 Megaplex

Timken Ball Bearing Pillow Block Grease


Citgo Polyurea MP2 Conoco Polyurea 2 Exxon Polyrex EM Exxon Unirex N Mobilgrease AW2 Shell Alvania RL3 SKF LGHP2 Unocal 76 Unolife Grease

Timken Food Safe Grease


SKF LGFP2 FAG Arcanol FOOD2 Keystone Nevastane HT/AW2 LE 4025 H1 Quinplex LPS ThermaPlex Foodlube Lubriplate FGL-2 Mobilgrease FM 102 Petro-Canada Purity FG Royal Purple Ultro-Performance Clear FDA Grease

Timken Ultra-High Speed Spindle Grease


Kluberspeed BF 72-22 FAG Arcanol L-75 FAG Arcanol Speed 2,6 LubCon Highspeed L252 SKF LGCT2

Timken Multi-Use Lithium Grease


Castrol Longtime PD FAG Arcanol MULTI2 Lubriplate 1200-2 Lubriplate 1241, 1242 Lubriplate 630-AA Mystik Power Red Lithium C SKF LGMT2

Timken Mill Grease


Castrol Moluballoy 777-2ES Chem & Lube Black Magic Chevron Ultiplex EP 2 Conoco HD Calcium Conoco Milube Exxon Ronex Extra Duty 2 FAG Arcanol Load 400 Kyodo Yushi Palmax RBG Loctite ViperLube Lubriplate 1444 Shell Retinax Grease HD SKF LGHB2

Timken Synthetic Industrial Grease


Mobilith SHC 460 Chevron Ultiplex Synthetic Grease EP Conoco SynCon Extra Long Life Mobil SHC PM Shell Albida 460 Texaco Starfak PM

Timken Ball Bearing Electric Motor Grease


Conoco Polyurea 2 Chevron SRI Citgo Polyurea 2 Lubriplate EM Petro-Canada EMB Shell Dolium BRB

WARNING
Proper maintenance and handling practices are critical. Failure to follow installation instructions and to maintain proper lubrication can result in equipment failure, creating a risk of serious bodily harm.

Timken is the registered trademark of The Timken Company www.timken.com 2004 The Timken Company Printed in USA 15M 08-04-07 Order No. 7557

TIMKEN PREMIUM ALL PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL GREASE TIMKEN BALL BEARING ELECTRIC MOTOR GREASE TIMKEN CONSTRUCTION AND OFF-HIGHWAY GREASE TIMKEN BALL BEARING PILLOW BLOCK GREASE TIMKEN MILL GREASE TIMKEN ULTRA-HIGH SPEED SPINDLE GREASE TIMKEN FOOD SAFE GREASE TIMKEN SYNTHETIC INDUSTRIAL GREASE

Timken Lubricants
Friction management solutions to keep systems running smoothly

TIMKEN MULTI-USE LITHIUM GREASE

THE TIMKEN COMPANY

Helping customers enhance system performance


The Timken Company, a global leader in bearing and steel technology, understands the importance of friction management. The Timken line of application- and environment-specific lubricants have been developed by leveraging our knowledge of tribology and anti-friction bearings and how these two elements affect overall system performance. Timken lubricants help bearings and related components operate effectively in demanding industrial operations. High-temperature, anti-wear and water-resistant additives offer superior protection in challenging environments. Similar to our bearings, all Timken lubrication products are backed by highly trained customer service and technical support. Industrial customers turn to Timken for comprehensive friction management solutions, which extend beyond bearings to include delivery systems, lubrication, condition monitoring systems, training and bearing repair services. We help customers analyze performance and recommend options that make sense for their unique operating conditions and maintenance intervals.

Timken Premium All Purpose Industrial Grease


NLGI No. 2 extreme pressure grease Solid protection against rust and corrosion Excellent protection against wear Operating temperature range of -40 F to 300 F (-40 C to 149 C) Applications: Ideal for industrial bearings operating at higher-than-average temperatures and/or subjected to shock loading, as well as heavy-duty on- and off-road applications, wheel bearings, axles, ball joints, U joints, power takeoffs, king pins, bushings, trucks, buses and automobiles Available in: -14-oz. cartridges, 10/case - Part #GR217C -One-pound tubs, 6/case - Part #GR217T -35-pound pails - Part #GR217P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR217K -400-pound drums - Part #GR217D -Blister packs, 6 tubs/case - Part #GR217S -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative

Environment
High Wear Moderate Loads Moderate Speeds Moderate Temperatures High Speeds Light Loads Moderate Temperatures Moderate Water

Lids are color coded for easy identification

Application
Agriculture Bushings/Ball Joints Truck and Auto Wheel Bearings Heavy Duty Industrial

Timken Premium All Purpose Industrial Grease

Timken Ball Bearing Electric Motor Grease

Alternators Generators Electric Motors Fans/Pumps

Extreme Heat Heavy Loads High Sliding Wear Dirty Environments Slow Speeds Shock Loading

Timken Construction and OffHighway Grease

Agriculture/Mining Cement Plants Construction/Off Road Rock Quarry Earth Moving Equipment Fleet Equipment Heavy Industry Pivot Pins/Splined Shafts Lightly Loaded Pillow Blocks Idler Pulleys Oven Conveyors Chemical Manufacture Noise-Sensitive Applications Aluminum Mills Paper Mills Steel Mills Offshore Rigs Power Generation

Wet and Corrosive Conditions Quiet Environments Light Loads Moderate to High Speeds Moderate Temperatures Corrosive Media Extreme Heat Heavy Loads Wet Conditions Slow to Moderate Speeds Incidental Food Contact Hot and Cold Temperatures Moderate to High Speeds Medium Loads

Timken Ball Bearing Pillow Block Grease

Timken Ball Bearing Electric Motor Grease


NLGI No. 2 polyurea-thickened grease Protects against rust and corrosion and maintains excellent oxidation stability Operating temperature range of -40 F to 325 F (-40 C to 163 C) Applications: Ball bearings operating at mid- to high-speeds (10,000 RPM maximum), pumps, fans, electric motor bearings and idler pulleys Available in: -14-oz. cartridges, 10/case - Part #GR218C -35-pound pails - Part #GR218P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR218K -400-pound drums - Part #GR218D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative

Timken Mill Grease

Timken Food Safe Grease

Food and Beverage Industries Pharmaceuticals

Extreme Low and High Temperatures Severe Loads Corrosive Media Slow to Moderate Speeds

Timken Synthetic Industrial Grease

Wind Energy Main Bearing Pulp and Paper Machines General Heavy Industry Marine Applications Centralized Grease Systems Machine Tools Associated with: Grinding Drilling Turning Milling Lathes General Industrial Applications Pins and Bushings Track Rollers Water Pumps Plain and Antifriction Bearings

Ultra-High Speeds Extreme Low Temperatures

Timken Ultra-High Speed Spindle Grease

Moderate Speeds Light to Moderate Loads Moderate Temperatures Moderate Water

Timken Multi-Use Lithium Grease

This selection guide is not intended to replace specific recommendations by the equipment builder who is responsible for its performance.

Timken Mill Grease Timken Construction and Off-Highway Grease


NLGI No. 2 grease Provides resistance to extreme pressures caused by shock loading Protects against rust and corrosion Offers excellent high-temperature properties Operating temperatures of -40 F to 400 F (-40 C to 204 C) Applications: High-load, low-speed applications such as mining, draglines, construction equipment, agriculture machinery, bulldozers, scrapers, earthmovers, cranes, backhoes, shovels, rollers, tractors, combines and cotton pickers Available in: -14-oz. cartridges, 10/case - Part #GR219C -35-pound pails - Part #GR219P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR219K -400-pound drums - Part #GR219D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative Unsurpassed resistance to water washout Superior protection against rust and corrosion, including salt spray Excellent high-temperature properties TMG is formulated with high VI parafinic mineral oil, resulting in better oxidation stability than Black Magic formulated with low VI naphthenic base oil Operating temperatures from -40 F to 400 F (-40 C to 204 C) Applications: Steel mills, paper mills, aluminum mills, foundaries, cement plants, power generation, off-road applications, mineral processing, offshore rigs and marine applications This grease is available in three NLGI grades: -Part #GR180-NLGI No. 1 -Part #GR181-NLGI No. 1.5 -Part #GR182-NLGI No. 2 Available in: -35-pound pails - Part #GR182P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR182K -400-pound drums - Part#GR182D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative

Timken Ball Bearing Pillow Block Grease


NLGI No. 2 polyurea-thickened grease Outstanding long-life, moderately hightemperature lubrication of ball bearings Maintains mechanical shear stability Provides corrosion resistance, even in the presence of salt water Features low-noise characteristics and excellent pumpability Does not contain extreme-pressure additives but is inhibited against rust and oxidation Operating temperatures from -40 F to 325 F (-40 C to 163 C) Applications: Lightly loaded ball bearings in pillow blocks and conveyors that operate in high-temperature environments, including kiln and glasswork applications, electric motors, chemical manufacturing and noise-sensitive environments Available in: -14-oz. cartridges, 10/case - Part #GR220C -35-pound pails - Part #GR220P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR220K -400-pound drums - Part #GR220D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative

Timken Food Safe Grease


NLGI No. 2 aluminum-complex thickened lubricating grease Provides for improved low- and high-temperature performance Contains extra-pressure, anti-wear additives and corrosion and oxidation inhibitors Operating temperatures from -40 F to 300 F (-4 C to 149 C) Applications: Food processing operations Available in: -14-oz. cartridges - Part #GR231C -35-pound pails - Part #GR231P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR231K -400-pound drums - Part #GR231D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken representative

A single source, many lubrication options


The 10 primary lines of Timken lubricants compliment our G-Power and M-Power single-point lubricators and our global offering of lubrication products. G-Power and M-Power units consistently distribute grease or oil into machine operations. These canisters can be filled with Timken lubricants or more than 200 types of commercial lubricants and mounted into place with a full line of Timken accessories. Around the world, customers use Timken lubricants for rail bearings, rolling mills, power generation equipment, construction and transportation vehicles, and other industrial applications. With more than a century of leadership in developing friction management solutions, Timken is a trusted source for a broad range of bearings and products that help keep all bearings and related components running smoothly. For more information on Timken grease, contact your authorized Timken distributor or sales

Timken Synthetic Industrial Grease


NLGI No. 1.5 multi-purpose, lithium-complex lubricating grease Contains extreme-pressure and anti-wear additives Inhibits corrosion Operating temperatures from -50 F to 365 F (-46 C to 180 C) Applications: Used in a variety of industrial, construction, agriculture and automotive applications Available in: -14-oz. cartridges - Part #GR232C -35-pound pails - Part #GR232P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR232K -400-pound drums - Part #GR232D

Timken Ultra-High Speed Spindle Grease


NLGI No. 2 polyurea-thickened grease Inhibits rust and oxidation Operating temperatures from -65 F to 300 F (-54 C to 149 C) Specifically designed for ball bearings Applications: Alternators, generators, starters, electric motors, drills, grinders, lathes, milling machines and other long-life applications Available in: -14-oz. cartridges - Part #GR233C -35-pound pails - Part #GR233P -Syringe - Part #GR233SYR

Timken Multi-Use Lithium Grease


Fortified with rust and oxidation inhibitors Used in a variety of applications where extreme pressure is not required This grease is available in two NLGI grades: -Part #GR236-NLGI No. 1 -Part #GR237-NLGI No. 2 Available in: -14-oz. cartridge - Part #GR236C -One-pound tubs, 6/case - Part #GR236T -35-pound pails - Part #GR236P -120-pound kegs - Part #GR236K -400-pound drums - Part #GR236D -Bulk quantities - Contact your Timken Representative

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