Description
SKF LGWM 2 is a synthetic/mineral oil-based grease manufactured using the latest calcium sulfonate complex thickener technology. It is suitable for heavy-duty applications, wet environments, and temperature fluctuations.
Technical characteristics and advantages
- Excellent corrosion protection
- Excellent mechanical stability
- Excellent lubricating properties under high loads
- Good protection against false brinelling
- Good pumpability at low temperatures
Application areas
- Main shafts of wind turbines
- Heavy off-road equipment
- Equipment operating outdoors
- Marine and coastal equipment
- Thrust spherical roller bearings
| Capacity of the container | Designation |
| 420 ml cartridge | LGWM 2/0.4 |
| 5 kg canister | LGWM 2/5 |
| 18 kg canister | LGWM 2/18 |
| 50 kg barrel | LGWM 2/50 |
| 180 kg barrel | LGWM 2/180 |
| Gas-powered lubricators | |
| LAGD series 125 ml | LAGD 125/WM2 |
| Lubricators with electromechanical drive | |
| TLMR 101 Series - 380 ml replacement set (with battery) | LGWM 2/MR380B |
| TLMR 201 Series - replacement set 380 ml | LGWM 2/MR380 |
| Designation | LGWM 2/(tank volume) | |
| Code according to DIN 51825 | KP2G-40 | |
| NLGI consistency class | 1–2 | |
| Thickener | Calcium sulfonate complex | |
| Color | Yellow | |
| Base oil type | Synthetic (PAO)/mineral | |
| Operating temperature range | from −40 to +110 °C (from −40 to +230 °F) | |
| Dropping point according to DIN ISO 2176 | >300 °C (>570 °F) | |
| Base oil viscosity | 40 °C, mm²/s | 80 |
| 100 °C, mm²/s | 8,6 | |
| Penetration according to DIN ISO 2137 | 60 dives, 10-1 mm | 280–310 |
| 100,000 dives, 10-1 mm | +30 max. | |
| Mechanical stability | Rolling stability, 50 h at 80 °C, 10-1 mm | max +50 |
| Corrosion protection | Emcor: ISO 11007 standard | 0–0 |
| Emcor: – Water washout test | 0–0 | |
| Emcor: - Saltwater Test (100 % Seawater) | 0–0 * | |
| Water resistance | to DIN 51 807/1, 3 h at 90 °C | max 1 |
| Oil separation | according to DIN 51 817, 7 days at 40 °C, static, % | max 3 |
| Lubricity | R2F, test B at 120°C | Positive at 140°C (285°F) |
| R2F, cold chamber test (from +20 °C to -30 °C) | Positive result | |
| Copper corrosion | DIN 51 811 | max 2 at 100°C (210°F) |
| Service life of rolling bearing greases | L-life test50 on the R0F machine at 10,000 rpm, h | 1824* at 110 °C |
| Anti-seize properties | Wear test according to DIN 51350/5, 1400 N, mm | max 1.5* |
| Four-ball test, welding load according to DIN 51350/4, N | min. 4000 | |
| Fretting corrosion | ASTM D4170 FAFNIR test at +25 °C, mg | 5,2* |
| ASTM D4170 FAFNIR test at -20°C, mg | 1,1* | |
| Shelf life | 5 years | |
| * Typical value | ||
