SKF grease for electric motor bearings LGHQ 2 is a mineral-oil-based grease using a diurea thickener. It is suitable for electric motors and similar applications. It is specifically designed for use with single-point lubricators.
Features and benefits
- Excellent lubricant distribution
- Extremely long grease life
- Wide temperature range
- High thermal and mechanical stability
- Excellent corrosion protection
Typical applications of LGHQ 2
- Electric motors: small, medium and large
- Industrial fans, including high-speed fans
- Water pumps
- Rolling bearings in textile, paper-processing and dryer machines
- Vertical-shaft applications
Key features of LGHQ 2 includes:
- High temperature resistance: This grease withstands high temperatures, maintaining lubrication performance without degradation or loss of lubricating properties.
- High load capacity: It is developed to withstand high pressure and heavy loads in industrial applications, including equipment that operates continuously and under heavy loads.
- Wear and oxidation protection: LGHQ 2 grease provides optimum protection for contact surfaces, reducing wear and oxidation and increasing the service life and performance of machine components.
- Versatile and flexible: It is suitable for many applications, from processing and manufacturing to automotive and agricultural applications.
- Compliance with high quality standards: LGHQ 2 grease meets international industrial lubrication standards, ensuring safe and effective use.
Technical specifications of SKF grease for electric motor bearings LGHQ 2
| Designation | LGHQ 2/(pack size) | |
| DIN 51825 designation | K2P-30 | |
| NLGI consistency grade | 2 | |
| Thickener | Diurea | |
| Colour | Blue | |
| Base oil type | Mineral | |
| Operating temperature | –30 to +160 °C (–22 to +320 °F) | |
| Dropping point DIN ISO 2176 | >260 °C (>500 °F) | |
| Base oil viscosity | 40 °C, mm²/s | 110 |
| 100 °C, mm²/s | 12 | |
| Worked penetration DIN ISO 2137 | 60 strokes, 10 –1 mm | 265 – 295 |
| 100,000 strokes, 10 –1 mm | Maximum 385 | |
| Mechanical stability | Roll stability, 50 hours at 80°C, 10 –1 mm | Maximum 385 |
| Corrosion protection | Emcor: ISO 11007 standard | 0-0 |
| Emcor: water washout test | 0–1 | |
| Emcor: 0.5% NaCl | 2–2 | |
| Water resistance | DIN 51 807/1, 3 hours at 90°C | Maximum 1 |
| Oil separation | DIN 51 817, 7 days at 40°C, static, % | 1–3 |
| Copper corrosion | DIN 51 811 | Maximum 2 at 100 °C |
| Rolling bearing grease life | R0F L test 50 life at 10,000 rpm, hours | 1,000 min at 160 °C (302 °F) |
| EP performance | Wear scar DIN 51350/5, 1,400 N, mm | Maximum 1 |
| Four-ball test, weld load DIN 51350/4, N | 2,600 min | |
| Shelf life | 5 years |
Pack sizes
| Pack size | Designation |
| Cartridge 420 ml | LGHQ 2/0.4 |
| Can 1kg | LGHQ 2/1 |
| Can 5 kg | LGHQ 2/5 |
| Pail 18kg | LGHQ 2/18 |
| Gas-driven lubricators | |
| LAGD series 60ml | LAGD 60/HQ2 |
| LAGD series 125ml | LAGD 125/HQ2 |
| Electromechanical lubricators | |
| TLSD series 125 ml | TLSD 125/HQ2 |
| TLSD series canister 125 ml | LGHQ 2/SD125 |
| TLSD series 250 ml | TLSD 250/HQ2 |
| TLSD series refill 250 ml | LGHQ 2/SD250 |
| Electromechanical lubricant dispensers | |
| TLMR 101 series refill 380 ml (with battery) | LGHQ 2/MR 380B |
| TLMR 201 series refill 380 ml | LGHQ 2/MR380 |
