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2007

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

m CAUTION: Read the instructions supplied with the product before installation and
commissioning.

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Table of contents

1 LUBRICANT GROUPS .............................................................................................................................. 2

2 ISO-VISCOSITY CLASSES FOR INDUSTRIAL OILS.............................................................................. 3
3 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Group 1: Gears, splash lubrication, transmission chains ..................................................................... 4
3.2 Group 2: Worm gears, splash lubrication ............................................................................................. 6
3.3 Group 3: Anti-friction and plain bearings, grease lubrication ............................................................... 7
3.4 Group 4: Open gear wheels and wire ropes......................................................................................... 7
3.5 Group 5: Electro-hydraulic thrusters..................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Group 6: Hydraulic systems ................................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Group 7: Guide rails for conveyor chains ............................................................................................. 9
3.8 Group 8: Central lubrication system, grease lubricated ....................................................................... 9
3.9 Group 9: Grease packed couplings ...................................................................................................... 9

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1 LUBRICANT GROUPS
Table 1. Lubricant groups.
Reference group Application
(1
Group 1 Gears, splash lubrication, transmission chains
Group 2 Worm gears, splash lubrication
Group 3 Anti-friction and plain bearings, grease lubrication
Group 4 Open gear wheels or Steel wire ropes (2
Group 5 Electro-hydraulic thrusters
Group 6 Hydraulic systems
Group 7 Guide rails for conveyor chains
Group 8 Central lubrication system, grease lubrication
Group 9 Grease packed couplings
1) Under normal operating conditions it is acceptable to use one oil year-round, when appropriate. This also pertains to outdoor
applications. If only one oil is to be used, select the oil based on the summer temperature. Verify that the lowest operating temperature
during the winter is sufficiently above the drip point.
When choosing the oil type for gearbox it is best to discuss with the manufacturer of the gear. Wrong lubrication may damage the
machinery in a very short time.
2) Some of the lubricants in group 4 contain a diluents which evaporates after smearing. In this case, they must be smeared 4-8 hours
before the device is commissioned.

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2 ISO-VISCOSITY CLASSES FOR INDUSTRIAL OILS

There are 18 ISO-viscosity classes. The viscosity of each class is approximately 50 % higher than that of the
preceding class. The limit values are ± 10 % of the average viscosity value. The following table gives the
values for the 12 viscosity classes used by Konecranes.

Table 2. ISO-viscosity classes.

ISO-viscosity class Average viscosity Viscosity limit values [cSt / 40 °C]
(ISO 3448-1975) [cSt / 40 °C] Min. Max.
ISO VG 7 6.8 6.12 7.48
ISO VG 10 10 9.0 11.0
ISO VG 15 15 13.5 16.5
ISO VG 22 22 19.8 24.2
ISO VG 32 32 28.8 35.2
ISO VG 46 46 41.4 50.6
ISO VG 68 68 61.2 74.8
ISO VG 100 100 90 110
ISO VG 150 150 135 165
ISO VG 220 220 198 242
ISO VG 320 320 288 352
ISO VG 460 460 414 506

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3 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

3.1 Group 1: Gears, splash lubrication, transmission chains

The following EP-gear assembly oils withstand high pressures. Note that these oils contain additives.

Table 3. Recommended lubricants.

Ambient temperature [°C] Manufacturer’s product name ISO VG Solidification point [°C]
Esso Spartan 68 -33
Mobilgear 626 68 -24
Neste vaihteisto 68 EP 68 -30
-30...+5
Shell Omala Oil 68 -27
Teboil Pressure Oil 68 68 -27
Castrol Alpha SP 68 -21
Esso Spartan 150 -27
Mobilgear 629 150 -24
Neste vaihteisto 150 EP 150 -24
-5...+25
Shell Omala Oil 150 -25
Teboil Pressure Oil 150 150 -21
Castrol Alpha SP 150 -21
Esso Spartan 220 -21
Mobilgear 630 220 -18
Neste vaihteisto 220 EP 220 -21
+15...+36
Shell Omala Oil 220 -18
Teboil Pressure Oil 220 220 -18
Castrol Alpha SP 220 -21
Esso Spartan 320 -18
Mobilgear 632 320 -18
Neste vaihteisto 320 EP 320 -12
+30...+45
Shell Omala Oil 320 -15
Teboil Pressure Oil 320 320 -15
Castrol Alpha SP 320 -21
Esso Spartan 460 1) -15
Mobilgear 634 460 1) -6
Neste Vaihteisto 460 EP 460 1) -9
+45…+90
Shell Omala Oil 460 1) -9
Teboil Pressure Oil 460 1) -12
Castrol Alpha SP 460 1) -6
1) for use in hot temperatures, example: steel mills

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Table 4. Recommended synthetic lubricants for gear units.

Ambient temperature [°C] Manufacturer’s product name ISO VG Solidification point
Mobil SHC 68 68 -54
Neste vaihteisto S 68 EP 68 -63
> -30
Teboil Sypres 68 -51
Castrol Alphasyn T 68 -48
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 100 -55
-30...+5 Neste vaihteisto S 100 EP 100 -54
Teboil Sypres 100 -51
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 150 -42
Mobilgear SHC 150 151 -52
Neste vaihteisto S 150 EP 150 -48
-5...+15
Shell Omala HD 150 -54
Teboil Sypres 150 -48
Castrol Alphasyn T 150 -36
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 220 -46
Mobilgear SHC 220 220 -45
Neste vaihteisto S 200 EP 220 -42
+10...+35
Shell Omala HD 220 -48
Teboil Sypres 220 -39
Castrol Alphasyn T 220 -36
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 320 -46
Mobilgear SHC 320 320 -38
+30...+45 Shell Omala HD 320 -45
Teboil Sypres 320 -36
Castrol Alphasyn T 320 -33
1)
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 460 -40
1)
Mobilgear SHC 460 460 -36
1)
+45...+100 Shell Omala HD 460 -42
Teboil Sypres 460 1) -30
Castrol Alphasyn T 460 1) -33
1) for use in hot temperatures, example: steel mills

If a longer oil change interval is required, or it is necessary to use the same oil for a wider temperature range,
oils with synthetic and metallic additives are recommended for use. In these cases, the oil change interval,
operating temperature range and compatibility with the sealing materials and interior paint of the gear
assembly must be clarified with the oil supplier.

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3.2 Group 2: Worm gears, splash lubrication

These EP-gear assembly oils, which contain additives, withstand high pressures.

Table 5. Recommended lubricants.

Manufacturers product number Operating
Viscosity Manufacturer’s product Congelation point
temperature range
[cSt / 40°C] name Environment temperature [°C] [°C]
[°C]
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60
65
BP Energol GR XP 68 (ISO) -24 ...+120
68
Castrol Alpha ZN 68
65
Esso Spartan 68 -36 -20...+85
64
Gulf EP Lubricant HD 68 -36
ISO VG 68 Neste vaihteisto S 68 EP 68 -36
68 Shell Omala Oil 68 -32 -22...+120
71 Teboil Pressure Oil 68 -27
64 Texaco Meropa 68 -33
68 Total Carter EP 68 -24
210 BP Energol GR XP 220 (ISO) -24 ...+120
230 Castrol Alpha ZN 220
225 Esso Spartan 220 -15 -15...+85
232 Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 220 -46 -30...+110
219 Gulf EP Lubricant HD 220 -15
209 Mobilgear 630 -23 -10...+95
ISO VG 220 Neste vaihteisto S 220 EP S220 -48
220 Shell Omala Oil 220 -18 -8...+120
220 Shell Tivela Oil (220) WB -30 -30...+170
Teboil Pressure Oil 220 -18
Teboil Sypres 220 -39
190 Texaco Meropa 220 -21
216 Total Carter EP 220 -21
305 BP Energol GR XP 320 (ISO) -15 0...+120
Esso Spartan 320 -15 ...+85
337 Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 320 -46 -30...+120
309 Gulf EP Lubricant HD 320 -12
304 Mobilgear 632 -18 0...+95
ISO VG 320 Neste vaihteisto 320 EP 320 -12
320 Shell Omala Oil 320 -15 -5...+120
Teboil Pressure Oil 320 -15
330 Texaco Meropa 320 -18
319 Total Carter EP 320 -15
Castrol Tribol 800 320 -30...+140
Esso Spartan EP 460 1) -15 -15...+85
Esso Spartan Synthetic EP 460 1) -40 -40...+120
Shell Omala Oil 460 1) -9 -9...+120
Shell Tivela Oil 460 SD 1) -20 -20...+170
ISO VG 460
Teboil Pressure Oil 460 1) -12 -12...+90
Texaco Meropa 460 1) -15 -15...
Mobilgear 634 1) -6 -6...+95
Castrol Tribol 800 460 1) -30...+140
1) for use in hot temperatures . example: steel mills

If a longer oil change interval is required, or it is necessary to use the same oil for a wider temperature range,
oils with synthetic and metallic additives are recommended for use. In these cases, the oil change interval,
operating temperature range and compatibility with the sealing materials and interior paint of the gear
assembly must be clarified with the oil supplier.

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3.3 Group 3: Anti-friction and plain bearings, grease lubrication

These greases are intended for lubrication of anti-friction and plain bearings. Due to their wide operating
temperature range and good water resistance, they may be used as multi-purpose greases. The graphite
grease is not recommended for anti-friction bearings.

Table 6. Recommended lubricants.

Manufacturer’s product number Operating
Manufacturer’s product Dropping point
Grease type Environment temperature [°C] temperature range
name [°C]
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60 [°C]
BP Energrease LS2 LS2 LS2 190 -30...+130
Castrol Spheerol EP2 EP2 EP2 175 -30...+120
Esso Beacon 2 2 2 185 -40...+120
Esso Beacon EP2 EP2 EP2 185 -30...+125
1) 1) 1)
Esso Unirex N2 N2 N2 304 -30...+165
Gulfcrown Grease No. 2 No. 2 193 -20...+120
A. Universal
greases LE 1275 1275 1275 -29...+204
Mobil Mobilgrease MP MP MP 170 -30...+120
Shell Alvania EP 1 1 1 180 -30...+120
Shel Alvania EP 2 2 180 -20...+120
Shell Syntix 2 2 2 200 -30...+120
TB Multi Purpose EP 2 2 2 185 -30...+130
Texaco Multifak -28...+65
BP Energrease LS1 LS1 170 -50...+80
Esso Unirex Lotemp EP EP EP 300 -55...+110
LE 3751 3751 3751 218 -45...+300
B. Antifreeze Mobil Mobilgrease 28 28 28 260 -55...+180
greases Shell Albida Grease HLS HLS HLS >260 -30...+170
Shell Alvania EP Grease 1 1 180 -30...+110
Shell Grease Syntix 100 100 100 260 -40...+150
Teboil O-Grease O-Grease O-Grease 190 -50...+80
1) Konecranes factory grease for electric motor bearings

3.4 Group 4: Open gear wheels and wire ropes

Greases in table 7 are often bitumen-based and contain mixtures i.e. molybdenum sulfide and, at times,
graphite. They are also used as protective grease for compensating chains.

Table 7. Recommended lubricants for open gear wheels and wire ropes.
Manufacturer’s product number Operating
Grease Manufacturer’s product Dropping point
Environment temperature [°C] temperature range
application name [°C]
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60 [°C]
Castrol Grippa 355 355 355 >260 -30...+150
Gulf Lubcote No. 3 No. 3 -10...+200
LE 5182 5182 5182 -20...+232
A. Open gear
wheels Mobil Mobiltac 81 81 81 260 -30...+140
Shell Malleus GL 95 GL 95 -20...+200
Shell Kuggfett Kuggfett Kuggfett none -30...+200
TB Gear Grease XHP XHP XHP >220 -30...+140
Bel Ray wire rope lubr. 16 16 16 60 -34...+60
Brilube 30, 40, 50 30, 40, 50 30, 40, 50 -50...+90
B. Steel wire 1) 1) 1)
Mobil Mobilarma 798 798 798 63 -40...+60
ropes 1) 1) 1)
Castrol Spheerol SX2 SX2 SX2 >300 -20...+150
Tekno-Spray LPS3 LPS3 LPS3 -50...+280
1) in colder ambient temperatures must be heated before applying

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3.5 Group 5: Electro-hydraulic thrusters

Transformer oil whose congelation point is low may be used in electro-hydraulic thrusters. Hydraulic oils are
recommended due the good resistance to disruptive electrical discharge and low congelation point.
Table 8. Recommended lubricants.
Manufacturers product number 1) Operating
Congelation Viscosity
Viscosity Manufacturer’s product Environment temperature [°C] temperature
point index
[cSt / 40°C] name range
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60 [°C] VI
[°C]
10
BP Energol HLP-D10 HLP-D10 HLP-D10 -45 80 -35...+50
10
Shell Morlina 10 10 -57 61
ISO VG 10 Esso Spinesso 10 10 10 -30 70
Castrol Hyspin 10 10 10 -39 75
10 Teboil Larita Oil 10 10 10 -51 80
8 Mobil DTE21 DTE21 DTE21 -30 98 -20...
15 Esso Univis N15 N15 (N15) -57 163
22 Esso Univis (N22) N22 N22 -54 175
ISO VG 15 8.8 Shell Diala Oil DX DX -45
13.8 Shell Aero Shell Fluid 4 -60 410V/E -30...+50
14.4 Teboil Hydraulic Arctic 15 15 15 -60 395 -30...+50
22 Texaco Rando 22 22 22 -36 98
35 BP Energol HLP-D32 HLP-D32 -30 108 -25...+50
ISO VG 32 32 Shell Tellus Oil T32 -42 195
32 Shell Tellus Oil S32 -33 105
1) The product numbers within parenthesis do not cover the whole environment temperature range.

3.6 Group 6: Hydraulic systems

The high viscosity index of these hydraulic oils allow them to be used at varying and low temperatures. The
maximum permissible momentary temperature of the oil is + 60 °C.

Table 9. Recommended lubricants.

Manufacturers product number 1) Congelation point Viscosity index
Viscosity Manufacturer’s product
Environment temperature [°C] [°C] VI
[cSt / 40°C] name
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60
14.5
Castrol Hyspin AWH-M AWH-M AWH-M -51 150
15
Esso Univis N15 N15 -57 163
ISO VG 15 16
Mobil DTE 11 11 -44 159
15
Shell Tellus Oil T15 <-51 153
12
TB Hydraulic Arctic Oil 15 15 -60 375
35
BP Energol HLP-D HLP-D -30 108
31.8
Esso Univis (N32) N32 N32 -48 172
31
Gulf Harmony 32AW 32AW -30 112
29
Mobil DTE 13 13 13 -45 151
ISO VG 32
30
Shell Tellus Oil T32 -42 153
31
TB Hydraulic Oil 32 32 -51 150
32
Texaco Rando Oil HD-AZ HD-AZ -39 200
Castrol Hyspin AWH-M AWH-M AWH-M -42 150
43 BP Energol HLP-D HLP-D -30 105
42 Castrol Hyspin AWH-M AWH-M AWH-M -39 150
45.7 Esso Univis N46 N46 -45 158
46 Esso Nuto 46H 46H 46H -30 96
ISO VG 46
44 Gulf Harmony 46AW 46AW -30 113
43 Mobil DTE 15 15 -45 158
46 Shell Tellus Oil T46 -39 154
43 TB Hydraulic Oil 46 46 -54 160
1) The product numbers within parenthesis do not cover the whole environment temperature range.

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3.7 Group 7: Guide rails for conveyor chains

Lubricants according to group 1 are used.

3.8 Group 8: Central lubrication system, grease lubricated

These greases have good pumping capability. They contain pressure resistant additives.

Table 10. Recommended lubricants.

Manufacturer’s product number Operating
Manufacturer’s product Dropping point
Environment temperature [°C] temperature range
name [°C]
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60 [°C]
BP Energrease LS-EP 1 LS-EP 1 LS-EP 1 95 -25...+140
Esso Beacon EP1 EP1 EP1 185 -30...+120
Esso Beacon EP2 EP2 185 -20...+130
Gulfcrown Grease EP1 EP1 195 -20...+120
A. Universal Mobil Mobiplex 47 47 47 260 -30...+140
greases Mobil Mobilux EP 1 1 190 -20...+130
2) 2)
Shell Alvania EP Grease 0 0 175 -30...+100
TB Multi Purpose Extra Extra Extra 190 -35...+120
Texaco Multifak EP1 EP1 EP1 183 -30...+120
(1 (1 (1
Fuchs LZR 000 LZR 000 LZR 000 160 -40...+120
BP Energrease LS-EP 00 LS-EP 00 LS-EP 00 95 -35...+120
Esso Unirex Lotemp EP1 EP1 EP1 245 -55...+110
B. Antifreeze Mobil Mobilith SHC100 SHC100 SHC100 255 -50...+180
greases Shell Alvania EP Arctic Arctic Arctic 190 -50...+80
Shell Albida HD1 HD1 HD1 232 -34...+162
TB O-Grease O-Grease O-Grease 190 -50...+80
1) Konecranes GS3 travelling machinery factory grease
2) Konecranes CXT hoist recommendation

3.9 Group 9: Grease packed couplings

Table 11. Recommended lubricants.
Manufacturer’s product number Operating
Manufacturer’s Dropping point
Environment temperature [°C] temperature range
product name [°C]
-30...+5 -5...+35 +15...+60 [°C]
Shell Albida GC-1GC-1 GC-1 >175 -40...+120
Shell Albida HDX2 HDX2 260 -20...+150
Mobilgrease XTC XTC 204 -29...+121
Kluber Syntheso GLEP-1 GLEP-1 GLEP-1 -40...+40
Esso Beacon Beacon 190 -20...+120
Coupling Coupling 215 -29...+162
Texaco
grease grease
Total Specis EPG EPG 200 -20...+150
BP Energrease LS-EP LS-EP LS-EP 180 -30...+120
Fuchs Renolit 1) FLM2 FLM2 FLM2 185 -40...+130
1) Konecranes recommendation for GC type couplings

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