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fluid fluid semi-fluid non-fluid
semi-fluid
non-fluid
Introduction Introduction

Fluid
Fluid
Greasease
Oil Oil Gre
gre
greasease

ISO VG ISO VG 3 3 10 10 32 32 100 100 320 320 680 680 1 500 1 500 2 200 3 200 2 200 3 200
LGI grades
N LGI N grades 000 00000 00 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4

Oil and fluid grease
Oil and fluid grease
The viscosity is an expression of a fluid’s internal friction Oils are
The viscosity is an expression of a fluid’s internal friction. Oils are
classified in ISO VG viscosity classes from 2 to 3 200. NLGI grade 000, 00 and 0
classified in ISO VG viscosity classes from 2 to 3 200 NLGI grade 000, 00
greases are called fluid greases. Different types of oils are available, including
and 0 greases are called fluid greases Different types of oils are availa-
mineral oils, organic oils and synthetic oils. A compatibility check is recom-
ble, including mineral oils, organic oils and synthetic oils A compatibility
mended prior to using any oil with SKF lubrication systems.
check is recommended prior to using any oil with SKF lubrication
systems

Grease
Grease
Greases are consistent lubricants (NLGI grade 1–6). They are soft to hard, tri-
Greases are consistent lubricants (NLGI grade 1–6) They are soft to hard,
ple-component mixtures of a base oil as the lubricating fluid, a thickening agent
triple-component mixtures of a base oil as the lubricating fluid, a thick-
and additives. In most instances, greases of NLGI grade 1 up to 3 are suitable for
ening agent and additives In most instances, greases of NLGI grade 1 up
use in a lubrication system. A compatibility check should be made prior to using
to 3 are suitable for use in a lubrication system A compatibility check
any grease with SKF lubrication systems.
should be made prior to using any grease with SKF lubrication systems

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