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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'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.

perma LUBRICANTS

For more than 50 years, perma has stood for innovative and creative lubrication solutions. Now, we are expanding our exclusive range of perma lubricants to bring you even more products.

The perma range includes universal, food-grade, heavy-duty and high-temperature lubricants made using mineral or synthetic base oils.

perma Grease

perma MULTI LC 150-2 (SF01)

  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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

 

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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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Labelling as per DIN 51502: KHC2N-40

  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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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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perma Oil

  • High performance transmission & multipurpose oil
  • Ageing & oxidation-resistant
  • Good wear protection for gear teeth & roller bearings
LubricantOil
Base oilMineral oil
Operating temperature [°F]23 to 212
Operating temperature [°C]-5 to 100
Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]100
ColorYellow
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  • Broad operating temperature range
  • Very good ageing & oxidation resistance
  • Good wear protection
LubricantOil
Base oilPAO + Ester
Operating temperature [°F]-22 to 248
Operating temperature [°C]-30 to 120
Viscosity at +40 °C [mm²/s]220
ColorColorless
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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.

Food grade grease

  • 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
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
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  • 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
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
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Labelling as per DIN 51 517-3: CLPE 32

  • Excellent adhesion
  • Very good viscosity-temperature behavior
  • Effective corrosion protection
LubricantOil
Base OilSynthetic oil
Operating temperature (°C)-50 to +140
Viscosity at 40 °C (mm²/s)32
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Lubricant data sheets

All data sheets and technical specifications for our lubricants can be accessed through our lubricant database.