Applications for industrial lubricants

Bearing greases

The purpose of lubricating a bearing is to cover the rolling and sliding contact surfaces with a thin layer of lubricating oil or grease to prevent direct metal-to-metal contact.

Introduction

Accurate diagnosis of a bearing failure is essential to avoid repeated failures and additional expenses. Rolling bearings are precision mechanical elements found in a wide variety of applications. They are generally very reliable even under the harshest conditions.

Under normal operating conditions, bearings have a service life that is expressed as a period of time or as the total number of rotations before the rolling elements or inner and outer rings fatigue or fail.

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Premature bearing failure

When a bearing fails prematurely, it is usually due to causes that could have been avoided. For this reason, the ability to draw conclusions about the cause of a failure through the study of its appearance is very useful. Most bearing failures such as scaling, corrosion, flaking, unusual wear patterns, rust, corrosion, creeping, tilting, etc., Are generally attributed to a relatively small group of causes that are often related and correctable. These causes often include improper lubrication.

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Proper lubrication with bearing grease

The purpose of lubricating a bearing is to cover the rolling and sliding contact surfaces with a thin layer of oil to prevent direct metal-to-metal contact. If done effectively, this reduces friction and abrasion, transports heat generated by friction, prolongs service life, prevents rust and corrosion, and does not allow contamination from rolling elements. Grease is generally used to lubricate bearings because it is easy to handle and simplifies the sealing system, while oil lubrication is more suitable for high-speed or high-temperature operations. The most common causes of lubrication failures are: Incorrect or inadequate lubricant Too little lubricant applied Too much lubricant applied Mixing incompatible lubricants Contamination of lubricant by other elements Contact our experts who will help you choose a ball bearing lubricant and planes tailored to your needs.

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Products

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ARCANOL-MULTITOP
- Multipurpose grease for rolling bearings
- Suitable for demanding applications
- Suitable for wide temperature range applications
- Low starting torque at -50 °C
- Rapid and reliable oil release
- Suitable for applications with vibrations and shock loads, high speeds, and moderate to high loads
- Good relubrication properties
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ARCANOL – LOAD 460
- Heavy-duty bearing grease
- Formulated with mineral oil and lithium/calcium soap
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ARCANOL – SPEED 2.6
- Grease for high-speed, low-load applications
- Suitable for low temperatures
- Particularly suitable for spindle bearings
- Also suitable for vertical shaft applications
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Krytox™ LVP High- Vacuum Grease
- Low vapor pressure high-vacuum grease
- Non-flammable
- Insoluble and chemically inert
- Lubricant and sealant
- Complete oxidation resistance
- Oxygen compatible
- NLGI grade 2
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Emax® ARTIC SIL V
- Compatible with most plastics and elastomers
- Long service life
- Odorless, white color, safe for operator
- Excellent thermal stability
- Wide temperature range of use
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MOLYKOTE® D-3484 Anti-Friction Coating
- High load capacity
- Wide temperature range
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating
- Thermoset dry lubricant
- Outstanding corrosion protection
- Good aesthetics
- Coefficient of friction
- constant and well-defined for threaded connections
- Thermoset dry lubricant
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® D-7409 Anti-Friction Coating
- Excellent lubrication combined with anti-corrosion properties
- High load capacity
- High resistance to wear and tear
- Resistance to high temperatures
- Resistance to oil, grease and solvents
- Prevents fretting corrosion
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® 106 Anti-Friction Coating
- Good corrosion protection
- High load capacity
- High-temperature performance
- Low-temperature performance
- Wide temperature range
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® 3400A Anti-Friction Coating LF
- Excellent lubrication
- Excellent corrosion protection
- Good resistance to solvents
- High load capacity
- Excellent adhesion to metal
- Low coefficient of friction
- High resistance to oils and fuels
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® 7400 Anti-Friction Coating
- Free of flammable solvents
- Water-based, environmentally friendly
- High load resistance
- Low coefficient of friction
- Coating
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MOLYKOTE® D-321 R Anti-Friction Coating
- High load capacity
- High-temperature performance
- Low-speed performance
- Low-temperature performance
- Wide temperature range
- Coating
- Multipurpose penetrants
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MOLYKOTE® M 30 Dispersion
- Wide range of operating temperatures
- Long-term surface protection
- Excellent anti-wear performance
- Molybdenum disulfide dispersions.
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MOLYKOTE® Z Powder
- Excellent lubricating properties
- Reduction of friction and wear and tear
- Resistance to oxidation
- Resistance to extreme pressure
- Wide range of service temperatures
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MOLYKOTE® X Grease Paste
- Anti-seize paste
- High load capacity
- Good resistance to water and runoff
- Protection against seizure and premature wear and tear
- Excellent corrosion protection
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MOLYKOTE® P-40 Paste V1
- Anti-seize paste
- Excellent adhesion
- Good corrosion protection
- Good water resistance
- Good anti-friction
- Assembly and continuous lubrication
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MOLYKOTE® TP-42 Paste
- Anti-seize paste for metal friction combinations
- High load capacity
- Particularly adhesive
- Especially resistant to scouring by water and metalworking emulsions
- Prevents stick-slip
- Good corrosion protection
- Excellent protection against corrosion formation
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MOLYKOTE® DX
- Anti-seize paste
- Resistance to high loads
- Good water resistance
- Good corrosion protection
- Good protection from fretting-corrosion
- Prevents stick-slip
- Reduces friction in low-speed applications with high load
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MOLYKOTE® G-Rapid Plus Paste
- Anti-seize paste for assembly and break-in of metal components
- Low coefficient of friction
- High pressure absorption capacity
- Prevents seizing and scoring
- Suppresses stick-slip
- Reduces the formation of fretting corrosion
- Facilitates disassembly
- Good coverage
- Provides emergency running performance
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MOLYKOTE® D Paste
- Solid lubricant-based anti-seize paste
- High load capacity
- Prevents stick-slip and seizure
- Good corrosion protection
- Excellent protection against gall and fretting corrosion
- Cleaning
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MOLYKOTE® M-77 Paste
- Anti-seize paste with silicone carrier oil
- Paste lubrication up to +230°C
- Dry lubrication up to +400°C
- Good water resistance
- Good volatilization properties
- Compatible with many types of elastomers and plastics (check compatibility)
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MOLYKOTE® U-N Paste
- Anti-seize paste with silicone carrier oil
- Reduced friction and wear
- Low coefficient of friction
- High load capacity
- Compatible with some types of natural rubber and plastics (compatibility testing required before use)
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MOLYKOTE® P-74 Assembly Paste
- PAO-based anti-seize paste
- High load capacity
- Good corrosion protection
- Non-metallic formulation
- Wide operating temperature range
- Low and constant coefficient of friction
- Metal-free formulation avoids fastener fragility or environmental contamination
- Uniform clamping force on flanges, valves, housings, etc.
- Increased safety against bolt breakage
- Increased safety against screw loosening due to vibration
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Petro-Canada PURITY™ FG2 with MICROL™ MAX Spray
- Capable of powering
- Specially formulated to deliver excellent performance
- Under challenging conditions
- Contains an antimicrobial preservative to protect the lubricant from deterioration
- It can be used in a wide range of applications in the food industry
- The product can also be sprayed with an inverted canister