J js12337 Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 18 Location My Computer Oct 18, 2010 #1 Would welcome some input into finding a comparable high speed low torque grease. Thanks. SKF LGLT Data Page Last edited: Oct 18, 2010
Would welcome some input into finding a comparable high speed low torque grease. Thanks. SKF LGLT Data Page
T Tempest Joined Mar 21, 2006 Messages 10,610 Location Las Vegas NV Oct 19, 2010 #2 Closest thing I can think of that is close is Amsoil racing grease. I think the base oil is heavier than this grease but the Amsoil has a low torque rating.
Closest thing I can think of that is close is Amsoil racing grease. I think the base oil is heavier than this grease but the Amsoil has a low torque rating.
N nthach Joined Jan 2, 2004 Messages 10,748 Location California Oct 19, 2010 #3 Sounds like the SKF LGLT is a lithium-based PAO grease. I think a good synthetic Li-thickened grease works fine here.
Sounds like the SKF LGLT is a lithium-based PAO grease. I think a good synthetic Li-thickened grease works fine here.
T Tempest Joined Mar 21, 2006 Messages 10,610 Location Las Vegas NV Oct 19, 2010 #4 The special thing about this grease is the very low viscosity base oil to minimize friction in small bearings. They must load it with thickener to get it to an NGLI2?
The special thing about this grease is the very low viscosity base oil to minimize friction in small bearings. They must load it with thickener to get it to an NGLI2?
J js12337 Thread starter Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 18 Location My Computer Oct 19, 2010 #5 How about Dow G-2001? Would this be similar?
T Tempest Joined Mar 21, 2006 Messages 10,610 Location Las Vegas NV Oct 20, 2010 #6 You mean this: http://207.250.200.229:8080/1/doc?id=27250 Seems similar. The thickener wouldn't be good for high temp operations. Probably expensive. What are you trying lube with this low visc. grease?
You mean this: http://207.250.200.229:8080/1/doc?id=27250 Seems similar. The thickener wouldn't be good for high temp operations. Probably expensive. What are you trying lube with this low visc. grease?
J js12337 Thread starter Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 18 Location My Computer Oct 20, 2010 #7 I'm looking to minimize friction in small bearings, kart racing bearings. This is one of the applications from SKF
I'm looking to minimize friction in small bearings, kart racing bearings. This is one of the applications from SKF
T tom slick Joined May 26, 2003 Messages 10,023 Location Central Coast, Calif. Oct 20, 2010 #8 Chevron SRI grease is similar and easy to find but has a Polyurea thickener.
J js12337 Thread starter Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 18 Location My Computer Oct 23, 2010 #9 The Chevron SRI apprears to have a higher base oil viscosity