SKF Lubricating Grease – Proper Lubrication Management Can Reduce Maintenance Costs by Up to 40%

1. Lubrication – an underestimated factor behind many failures

According to SKF global statistics, incorrect lubrication is the leading cause of bearing failure. Yet in Vietnamese factories, lubricating grease is still often selected by habit or price.
Proper lubrication not only helps:

• Reduce friction
• Reduce heat
• Prevent corrosion
• Keep contaminants out

…it also directly determines equipment service life.

2. In-depth review of common SKF greases

LGHP 2 – for electric motors and high temperatures

• Stable at high temperature
• Retains its structure over time
• Reduces motor noise

LGEP 2 – for heavy loads

• Suitable for conveyor bearing housings and mills
• Better protects bearing surfaces when loads rise suddenly

LGWA 2 – premium multipurpose grease

• Performs well in humid and vibrating environments

3. Practical case

A steel plant used low-cost unbranded grease for roller bearing housings and had to replace bearings every 2–3 months on average. After switching to SKF LGEP2 and adjusting the lubrication interval, service life exceeded 12 months and replacement costs fell by more than 60%.

4. Checklist for a proper lubrication strategy

• Classify points by load, speed and temperature
• Standardize the grease type used
• Train personnel on the correct grease quantity

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