How to lubricate gears?
The lubrication of open crane gears, planetary gears, portable tools, gear wheels, drive shaft pinions requires specific greases. Gear teeth must be protected from wear by lubricants resistant to the load and adhesive enough not to be centrifuged.
In the case of closed gears (high speed) of geared motors, the gear oils also dissipate the heat from the contacts. In addition, the composition of the gear oils for gearboxes Molykote™ includes : Pure oils with a very high resistance to oxidation, patented antioxidants with a much longer service life than traditional oils, additives, etc., which are used in the production of gear oils.
phosphorus-based anti-wear agent that is non-corrosive to metals. The result is a low tendency to emulsification, high lubricating film strength and high endurance at high temperatures
SAMARO offers gear oils with different viscosities from 150 cSt to 460 cSt.
| References | Viscosity | Viscosity index | Pour point / Flash point |
Features |
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ISO VG 150 |
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| Molykote™ L-1115 FM | 134,7 / 17,4 | 122 | -39°C / +224°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
| Molykote™ L-2115 | 162 / 18,2 | 128 | -43°C / +238°C | Synthetic |
| Serenys® Reductal 150 | 150 / 20 | 130 | -15°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
ISO VG 220 |
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| Molykote™ L-1122 FM | 197,8 / 24 | 142 | -39°C / 226°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
| Serenys® Reductal 220 | 220 / 24 | 130 | -25°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
ISO VG 320 |
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| Molykote™ L-2132 | 320 / 33 | 123 | -37°C / +227°C | Synthetic |
| Serenys® Reductal 320 | 320 / 40 | 130 | -25°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
ISO VG 460 |
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| Molykote™ L-1146 FM | 460 / 39,2 | 147 | -36°C / +285°C | Synthetic • NSF-H1 |
| Serenys® Reductal 460 | 460 / 55 | 130 | -20°C | Semi-synthetic • NSF-H1 |
For grease lubrication of gears (low to moderate speed), load resistance, consistency and adhesion are key properties
| References | Temperatures | Load | Features | Properties |
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Grease for open gears |
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| Molykote™ Longterm 2 Plus | -25°C +110°C up to +130°C peak | 3800 N | Mineral – Lithium – MoS2 + Solid lubricants – Black – NLGI 2 | Extreme pressure – Long-lasting lubrication – Very good adhesion – Corrosion protection |
| Molykote™ 1122 | +10°C +160°C | 2600 N | Synthetic – Inorganic – Solid lubricants – black – NLGI 2 | Highly adherent grease – High pressure – Resistant to water washout – Very good anti-wear protection |
| Molykote™ 165 LT | -25°C +120°C | 4400 N | PAO – Aluminium Complex – PTFE – White – NLGI 2 NSF-H1 | Excellent lubricating properties – Good load bearing capacity – Wide temperature range |
| Molykote™ G-67 | -25°C +120°C | 4800 N | Silicone (high viscosity = 22500 cSt at 40°C) – PTFE – White – NLGI 1 | Low coefficient of friction silicone compound – Compatible with many plastics and rubbers – Wide operating temperature range – Good corrosion resistance – Low coefficient of friction |
| Molykote™ G-1502 FM | -40°C +150°C | 4600 N | Huile PAO – Thickener aluminium Complex – Solid lubricants – White – NLGI 2-3 – NSF-H1 | Extremely adherent synthetic grease – Resistant to washout – Good load bearing capacity – Particularly resistant to centrifugation – Compatible with most plastic and rubber materials |
| Serenys® Gear Plus v2 | -20°C +80°C | 3500 N | Mineral – Organic – Graphite – Brown – NLGI 2-3 | Viscous, highly adhesive and penetrating fluid – Protects surfaces from corrosion. Heavy loads – Good resistance to water washout – (CMF: without methylene chloride) |
Grease for semi-enclosed gears |
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| Molykote™ Longterm 00 | -40°C +110°C | 3400 N | Mineral • Lithium • MoS2 • Black • NLGI 00 | Extremely adherent grease – High load capacity – Good protection against wear and corrosion |
For plastic gears
| References | Temperatures | Load | Features | Properties |
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Heavy loads applications |
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| Molykote™ YM-103 | 45°C +120°C up to 150°C peak | 4800 N | PAO – Lithium – Solid lubricants – Yellow – NLGI 1-2 | Very heavy loads – Wide temperature range – Long-lasting lubrication due to low tendency to oxidation – Low starting torque – Excellent water resistance |
Applications for métal / plastique |
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| Krytox® GPL 205 | -36°C +204°C | NC | PFPE – PTFE – NSF-H1- Base oil at 40°C (104°F): 160 cSt | High temperature grease – Compatible with all plastic and elastomer materials |
| Molykote™ G-4500 FM | -40°C +150°C | 3100 N | PAO – PTFE – White – NLGI 2 NSF-H1 | Excellent lubricant properties – Good load bearing capacity – Wide temperature range |
| Molykote™ G-807 | -40°C +150°C | NC | Silicone (high viscosity = 22500 cSt to 40°C) – PTFE – Blanche – NLGI 1 | Low coefficient of friction silicone compound – Compatible with many plastics and rubbers – Wide range of operating temperatures – Good corrosion resistance – Low coefficient of friction |
| Molykote™ PG-75 | -40°C +130°C | 1300 N | Semi-synthetic – Lithium – Solid lubricants – Beige – NLGI 2 | Metal/plastic combination – Long-lasting lubrication – Good behaviour at low temperatures – Very low coefficient of friction |
| Molykote™ G-2003 | -50°C +150°C | 2200 N | PAO – Lithium – Solid lubricants – Beige – NLGI 2 | Long-lasting grease – Very good behaviour at low temperatures – Good water resistance |
Low coefficient of friction |
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| Molykote™ EM 30L | -45°C +150°C | 3800 N | PAO – Lithium – PTFE – Solid lubricants – White – NLGI 1 | Heavy-duty grease – Wide temperature range – Long-lasting lubrication – Low coefficient of friction |
| Molykote™ EM 50L | -40°C +150°C | 1400 N | PAO – Lithium – White – NLGI 1 | Noise reduction – Wide temperature range – Improves adhesion to surfaces |
| Molykote™ G-1067 | -50°C +120°C | 1900 N | PAO – Solid lubricants – White | Maintains a very low friction coefficient even after contamination (dust, sand,…) – Does not stain textiles – Reduces operating noise – Very good lubrication of the POM |
| Molykote™ PG-54 | 50°C +180°C | 2000 N | Silicone – Lithium – White – PTFE – NLGI 2-3 | Wide temperature range – Low coefficient of friction – Excellent protection against corrosion and oxidation |
Contact plastic/ plastic |
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| Molykote™ PG-65 | -55°C +130°C | 2100 N | PAO – Lithium – Solid lubricants – White – NLGI 2 | Compatible with many plastics – Low coefficient of friction – Designed for high speed applications |
| Molykote™ PG-21 | -50°C +190°C | 1600 N | Silicone – Lithium – White – NLGI 2 | Wide temperature range – High resistance to oxidation – High resistance to water – Excellent corrosion protection |
| Molykote™ G-1057 | -50°C +150°C | 1400 N | PAO – Transparent | Reduces oil separation – Reduces contamination and is non-staining on textiles – Reduces operating noise |
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