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LUBRICANTS.
TECHNOLOGY.
PEOPLE.
FUCHS LUBRITECH –
Special Application Lubricants
Within the FUCHS Group, we at FUCHS LUBRITECH are the experts for highly specialised applications.
We develop, produce and distribute the world’s leading branded products of our own. Our employees
are committed to solving your challenges. We are there, with you and for you.
Product group pastes 3
Contents
BASICS OF PASTES
Pastes from FUCHS LUBRITECH are always used if a grease or oil lubrication cannot offer enough
protection against wear. This is particularly the case when there is slow movement, high loads or
oscillatory movement, and high temperatures.
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Contents
Composition of pastes............................................................8
Typical fields of application for pastes................................10
How pastes work...................................................................12
Test methods for pastes........................................................16
Solid lubricant systems of pastes.........................................19
Classification of solid lubricants according
to method of operation.......................................................20
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Composition of pastes
For extreme requirements when lubricating machine parts, Particularly in the restricted areas of grease lubrication,
pastes from FUCHS LUBRITECH are often the only possible pastes demonstrate their exceptional performance.
solution. Particularly with very high surface pressures and Particularly when there are moderately fast movements,
low sliding speeds, with oscillatory motion or very high under high pressure or with oscillatory or shock loads,
temperatures, pastes demonstrate their unique anti-wear normal greases can no longer provide adequate protection
properties. against wear. In these situations, pastes avoid metal-to-
metal contact (scuffing) thus preventing or minimizing
The consistent lubricants from FUCHS LUBRITECH are wear and premature component failure.
divided into the categories of greases or pastes depending
on the solid lubricant content. If the proportion of solid Pastes that have a relatively high proportion of solid
lubricants is below 10 %, it is a grease. Therefore the pastes lubricants are the right choice for slow movements,
contain at least 10 % solid lubricants. extreme loads and for all cases where there is boundary
or mixed friction. The solid lubricants act not only as
lubricants but also separate for protection of the surfaces.
Solid lubricants
Additives
Solid lubricants
(at least 10 %)
Thickeners
(Additives)
(Thickeners)
Base oil
Base oil
Grease Paste
Product group pastes 9
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Fittings/valves, also oxygen-supplying Gaskets, also those supplying gas and water
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Installation of screws, bolts, flange couplings Socket tools, wear bushings, hydraulic hammers
Stribeck curve
Boundary friction
Hydrodynamics
Mixed friction
Boundary friction
0,150
Coefficient of friction (µ)
Mixed friction
Internal friction of
the lubricant leads
0,001
to an increase in the
EHD
coefficient of friction
Hydrodynamics
Relative speed
EHD = elastohydrodynamics
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Oscillatory movements
Many machines and machine parts are subject to oscilla- Referring to the Stribeck diagram (see page 13) this means
tions and vibration. In addition, there are cases where that the friction condition is constantly changing between
oscillatory movements take place as a normal part of the static or boundary friction and mixed or even hydrodynamic
function. A characteristic of this is that with every cycle friction. This places extreme demands on the performance
of the motion, the speed rises from zero to its maximum capacity of the lubricant. Under these conditions, traditional
value, falls back and rises to its maximum value in the greases cannot form a protective lubricant film with sufficient
opposite direction. load resistance.
Oscillation
Hydrodynamic friction
Mixed friction
Relative speed
Mixed friction
Hydrodynamic friction
Time
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Frictional corrosion
The performance data for lubricants which are intended vibration frequency and a specific temperature. Typical
for use in locations where friction is associated with values are, e.g. 500 μm/50 Hz/300 N/+50 °C. The friction
oscillatory movements are determined on the frictional coefficient "μ" is determined by measuring the friction
corrosion tester. In this process, the specimens (sphere, force. The volume and depth of wear of the plate are also
cylinder or cube) are in oscillatory motion on a straight measured. The test data obtained this way show the actual
line on a flat plate. The specimens, which are wetted with performance of the lubricant often in direct comparison
lubricant, are subject to mechanical loading with a com with other lubricants that were tested under the same
pressive force, a specified frequency, a predetermined conditions.
Lithium soap grease with MoS2 Lithium paste with reactive white solid lubricants
250 250
µm µm
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The results from widely differing test methods show the outstanding
properties of pastes particularly in comparison with test results for
conventional lubricants under the same conditions.
Temperature T [ºC]
two bearing shells
n 2,000 200
Contact geometry: flat surface
§§
F 1,000 100
Test criteria: seizing load,
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coefficient of friction
Depending on the particular application, different solid latter ones, based on their high melting point, are the
lubricant systems are suitable for achieving the best suitable solid lubricant particularly for high-temperature
possible lubrication or separation. From a historical aspect, applications. Recently, new solid lubricants such as PTFE,
first graphite was added as a pressure-resistant medium plastics and above all the white solid lubricants from FUCHS
to conventional lubricating greases for improving the LUBRITECH established themselves for very demanding
performance. Soon afterwards, experiments were carriedous applications.
with molybdenum disulphide and metal particles. The
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Macroscopic view of white solid lubricants Microscopic view of white solid lubricants
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The pastes have a defined role depending on the application, and they act like an autonomous
machine element. The suitable lubricant components are selected according to the application
parameters.
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Contents
White pastes..........................................................................24
Independent research results on the performance
of white pastes......................................................................28
Pastes with metal content....................................................30
Black pastes...........................................................................32
Perfluorinated pastes............................................................34
Silicone pastes.......................................................................36
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White pastes
One particular group among the pastes from FUCHS LUBRITECH includes
the products with white solid lubricants. Depending on the composition
they form an adhesive protective layer in the contact zone of the sliding
partners. This challenging function is activated by the surface pressure,
lowers the friction and in particular inhibits the wear of the components.
The protective layer is already beneficial during the running-in phase and
helps to extend the lifetime of machine components considerably. The
special synergistic effect of the combination of different white solid
lubricants in GLEITMO pastes enables optimal separation, both in steel-
steel pairing of materials and in other metal pairings with copper or
aluminium alloys.
Pastes with white solid lubricants are preferably used on world and in all areas of technology. As an important
components and machine elements subject to particularly connection and construction element, large-diameter
high loads/slow movements, rapidly changing operating bearings are used, for example, in truck-mounted and
conditions, e.g. alignment motion under load or oscillatory building cranes, in offshore technology, in buses and rail
movements/vibration. With GLEITMO 585 K FUCHS vehicles, in antenna installations in aerospace, in con-
LUBRITECH has developed a paste with white solid lubri- struction of harbours and ships, in telescopes, tunneling
cants for highly loaded large-diameter bearings, that is machines, in marine current and tidal power stations
unique in terms of protection against wear and customer and in solar and wind energy installations.
recommendations. For decades, large-diameter bearings
and rotary joints have been state of the art all over the
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For heavily loaded heavy-duty lifting GLEITMO 585 M shows an exceptional GLEITMO 805 K-00 is the correct
spindles, and for car jacks and linear performance when used in cardan choice in curved teeth couplings.
guides, GLEITMO WSP 5040 offers joints. In this case there are no rolling Constant sliding movements require
the highest protection against wear movements as in a bearing, but a effective lubrication of the toothing
and the best compatibility with the more or less uniform rotation with when the coupling is subject to fluc
contact materials. The white solid super-imposed pivoting. White solid tuating loads. White solid lubricants
lubricants prevent stick-slip, even lubricants are irreplaceable here for ensure a reliable operation.
with unfavourable material pairings. protection from wear.
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GLEITMO 2465 V was created espe- For low-speed chains that can be
cially for use as a drill chuck paste in heavily loaded, such as on crawler
hand tools. With its white solid tracks, GLEITMO 582 provides the
lubricants, GLEITMO 2465 V provides appropriate lubrication. The chain
an incomparably high protection lubricant is water-resistant, has a
against wear. Furthermore, the good penetrating capability and
lubricant is compatible with a wide adheres very well to the items to be
range of plastic and rubber parts and lubricated. Based on the white solid
is also biodegradable. lubricants, the service life of the
chain is increased many times.
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Lubrication with MoS2 paste. Spindle surface after 35,000 motion cycles. Test aborted, as power consumption of motor too high (torque exceeded).
Lubrication with a paste that contains reactive white solid lubricants. Spindle surface after 500,000 motion cycles. Test aborted with spindle being fully intact.
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Spindle lubrication
The superior lubrication performance of reactive white lubricant are stringent, as the design of the spindle does
solid lubricants is shown impressively in the following not allow depot lubrication. The lubricant film must provide
experiment: A steel spindle is rotated cyclically for two the entire lubricating effect during the loading.
rotations each time. In this process, it moves in a steel nut,
which is firmly fixed to a tension spring. The nut and spin- A multi-purpose lithium-soap grease frequently used in
dle are therefore subject to permanent tensile force. One such applications already fails after a few cycles. The MoS2
cycle consists of two rotations to the right and two rota- paste which was tested achieved 35,000 cycles. The experi-
tions to the left. ment with the paste including white solid lubricants was
successfully accomplished after 500,000 cycles, with the
In the case of this unfavourable material combination, spindle fully intact.
the surface pressure is decisive. The requirements for the
300,000
250,000
Motion cycle
200,000
150,000
100,000
Test aborted as
rotational speed increased
50,000
0
Lithium-soap Paste with Paste with
grease molybdenum reactive solid
disulphide lubricants
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Pastes that have metallic components as solid lubricants partners e.g. due to very high surface pressures and
are particularly suitable for high-temperature applica- rapid relative motion. It is nevertheless essential that
tions. At temperatures beyond 300°C, it can be assumed the affected surfaces are reliably separated. In such
that the base oil of every lubricant has already evapo- cases the metallic solid lubricants are the correct choice.
rated. In some applications very high temperatures or For example, the melting point of copper considerably
so-called flash temperatures occur between the friction exceeds 1,000°C making it the ideal solid lubricant in
MOLYPAUL 1054 is a soft paste For bolts or other threaded machine MEISSELPASTE is the one and only
containing aluminium that can be items subject to high temperatures, lubricant for plug tools and bushings
used very well as an anti-fretting the best separation and lubrication in hydraulic and compressed-air
paste. The separation of machine is achieved with pastes containing hammers. The paste can also be
parts is effected up to very high metal. Even after a long time and at used under water and adheres very
temperatures exceeding 650°C. As high temperatures, the components well to the tool even an high outside
a base metal, the aluminum particles can be easily untightened and re- temperatures and a long operating
also serve as additional corrosion tightened by separating the thread time.
protection. There are applications, using metallic lubricants. For the
among others, in spark plugs or assembly of stainless steel bolts, Furthermore, MEISSEL-
glow plugs. GLEITMO 155 is well suited. GLEITMO PASTE BIO is available as
160 NEU is used for, among others, a metal-free and rapidly
burnished and zinc-plated bolts. biodegradable lubricant for this
GLEITMO 165 is the right lubricant and other applications.
for turbine bolts in a chemically
aggressive environment.
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MEISSELPASTE for hydraulic demolition hammers. Further lurgically compatible lubricants. For example, for
application areas for pastes with metal content are stainless-steel bolts a compatible solid lubricant
high-temperature bolts, brake pads, turbine bolts, chain package must be selected. Metal-containing pastes
rollers, exhaust systems, flange couplings, slideways and can also be categorised as black pastes if there is
applications in the chemical industry. Depending on the graphite or molybdenum disulphide in the lubricant
application, attention should be paid to the use of metal- in addition to the metal particles.
PBC 1574 is, among other things, very For slowly rotating and highly loaded
well suited for lubricating brake worm gears, PBC TP 492 is the right
calipers and wheel nuts. The special choice. Also for fifth wheel bearings
paste is ealectrically non-conducting of heavy goods vehicles and in ball
and has no adverse influence on the joints or wiper motors, PBC TP 492 has
sensors in ABS systems. In addition, proved to be very successful.
PBC 1574 prevents the seizing of screw
threads, linkages, journals and flanges,
even in aggressive environments.
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Black pastes
The solid lubricant packages used account for the dark It is seen here that graphite and particularly molybdenum
colour of this group of pastes. Depending on the later disulphide have an enormous pressure resistance. This way,
application of the lubricant, graphite or also molybdenum not only can the friction coefficient be lowered by the black
disulphide was included this way. These two media lead to pastes, but also the component wear can be minimised. In
improved friction coefficients of the lubricant as a result of addition, the products are very suited to high-temperature
their layer lattice structure. From this, the black pastes are applications, e.g. as wheel bearing lubricant in blast furnaces
particularly suitable for assembly applications when it is a or as casting ladle facing. The black pastes have also always
matter of keeping forces or torques as low as possible. This proved themselves as anti-seize paste and lubricant for
is always the case for large components or interference fits. steering columns.
GLEITMO 100, GLEITMO 100 S and MOLYPAUL M8 offer For separating metals, from glowing up to liquid from
the optimal solution for all pressing-in and assembly work. spouts and the casting tools used with them or for
Through the addition of graphite or MoS2, the lubricant lubrication of highly tempered bearings, bolts or hinges
achieves a very low friction coefficient, which assists the GLEITMO 700 and GLEITMO 705 are the right choice.
process of assembly of bolts, bearings and bushings without
damage and with the lowest possible forces, moments and
therefore also smaller tools.
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With their high content of solid lubricants, the lubricating In the pastes CARBAFLO 3631 and CARBAFLO 3701 the
pastes MOLYPAUL GP 109 (S-722) and MOLYPAUL ZX 13 best properties of black pastes and PFPE base oils are
(S-720) are ideally suited as anti-seize pastes. Both products combined. This makes both pastes very pressure-resistant
have a NATO approval, confirming their performance in and also, through the chemical properties of the base oil,
bearings with high-pressure loads regardless of the weather inert to many acids and bases. Possible fields of applica-
conditions. tion are low-speed bearings or the flanks of drive shafts,
also in aggressive environments.
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Perfluorinated pastes
If there is the possibility of lubricants coming into contact substances, that are very expensive to manufacture, can be
with very aggressive media such as acids or bases, there is considered as chemically inert. They are very resistant to
no alternative to the use of perfluorinated oils and solid oxidation. At FUCHS LUBRITECH you can find PFPE and PTFE
lubricants. The perfluorinated oils are also called PFPE in both the CARBAFLO and GLEITMO product ranges, with
(perfluorinated polyether) and the corresponding solid very different fields of application.
lubricants are called PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). These
CARBAFLO range
The lubricating pastes of the CARBAFLO range are based
on perfluorinated oils and a combination of different solid
lubricant packages and additives.
CARBAFLO 2160 is an excellent choice The pastes CARBAFLO 2371, CARBA CARBAFLO 4701 and CARBAFLO 4701
for the lubrication of sliding elements FLO 2372 and CARBAFLO 2455 are SF are the first choice for chains,
in sunroofs, mirrors and other car used in, among others, high-tempera- bearings or other grease-lubricated
elements with oscillatory motion. The ture bearings, sliding guides, electri- items with high levels of chemical
lubricant suppresses the formation of cal components such as plug contacts and thermal stress, above all when
noise in any weather condition and, and further machine elements. relubrication is difficult or not
with its chemically inert components, CARBAFLO 2455 includes also a UV possible.
remains entirely unaffected by all indicator showing under the appro-
environmental influences. priate illumination, which makes clear
that the lubricant has been applied.
The pastes CARBAFLO 3631 and CARBAFLO 3701 are already listed among the black pastes since they have solid lubricant additives.
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GLEITMO 591 (OX) is resistant to GLEITMO 595 has resistance to oxygen GLEITMO 599 is, with its oxygen
60 bar/min and GLEITMO 593 (OX) to pressure of at least 270 bar and is ideal pressure resistance of at least 400 bar
at least 70 bar/min against oxygen as a lubricant for, among others, oxygen- and its suitability for liquid oxygen,
pressure surges. These lubricants are supplying valves and conduits. the high-performance lubricant in the
primarily used in oxygen-supplying GLEITMO 59 product range. This
fittings, measuring instruments or makes the lubricant suitable for all
threaded pipe joints. high-pressure conduits and valves
such as in medical applications, diving
sport and also in welding installations.
The lubricating pastes GLEITMO 591 and GLEITMO 593 are available in versions with and without oxygen resistance testing.
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Silicone pastes
The silicone pastes of the CHEMPLEX range are based on surfaces and valves supplying water or gas. The CHEMPLEX
a specially conditioned silicone oil with the appropriate pastes are physiologically safe and compatible with plastics
additives to meet requirements. The silicone pastes are and elastomers. In addition, the products are resistant to
particularly suitable for lifetime lubrication of plastic ageing and cover a wide range of operating temperatures.
The following chart gives an overview of the most common pastes by FUCHS LUBRITECH, including
their temperature range and NLGI grades determining the consistency of the lubricant.
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Contents
Product overview
CARBAFLO 4701 SF
CARBAFLO 2371
CARBAFLO 2372
CARBAFLO 2455
CARBAFLO 3631
CARBAFLO 3701
CARBAFLO 4701
GLEITMO 585 M
GLEITMO 585 K
GLEITMO 100 S
CHEMPLEX 746
CHEMPLEX 750
GLEITMO 100
GLEITMO 155
GLEITMO 165
GLEITMO 582
Minimum temperature [°C] -60 -35 -20 -45 -60 -30 -35 -35 -40 -40 -35 -35 -30 -30 -40 -15 -45 -25 -25
Maximum temperature [°C] 260 280 280 220 260 280 280 290 175 200 400 400 1200 1100 1200 120 130 120 260
Press fitting
Bending
Clinching press
Running-in lubrication
Electronics
Tilting bearings
Cardan shafts
Threaded spindles
Plain bearings
High-temperature applications
Hydraulic hammers
Chains
Assembly
Oxygen resistance
Guide collumns
Hinges
Threaded joints
Chucks
Roller bearings
Hot pressing
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MOLYPAUL ZX 13 (S-720)
GLEITMO WSP 5000
MEISSELPASTE BIO
GLEITMO 2465 V
MOLYPAUL 1054
GLEITMO 805 K
MOLYPAUL M8
MEISSELPASTE
GLEITMO 595
GLEITMO 599
GLEITMO 810
GLEITMO 820
GLEITMO 830
GLEITMO 700
GLEITMO 705
GLEITMO 800
GLEITMO 805
GLEITMO 815
GLEITMO 825
PBC TP 492
PBC 1574
PBC
-25 60 -40 -40 -20 -25 -20 -45 -25 -45 -20 -30 -25 -25 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -35 -20 -20 -20 -20
250 250 250 400 1000 100 110 110 80 110 1150 1150 100 100 140 1200 (1100) 1100 800 450 450 800 1200 1200 1200
1 0 00,1 00,1
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Contact:
Contact:
Global Headquarters
FUCHS LUBRITECH GmbH
Werner-Heisenberg-Strasse 1
67661 Kaiserslautern/Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 6301 3206-0
info@fuchs-lubritech.de
www.fuchs.com/lubritech
The information contained in this product information is based on the experience and expertise of FUCHS LUBRITECH GmbH in the development and manufacturing of lubricants, and
represents the current cutting edge. The performance of our products can be influenced by a series of factors, especially the specific use, the method of application, the operational
environment, component pretreatment, possible external contamination, etc. For this reason, universally valid statements about the function of our products are not possible. Our
products must not be used in aircraft/spacecraft or their components, unless such products are removed before the components are assembled into the aircraft/spacecraft. The
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information given in this product information represents general, non-binding guidelines. No warranty expressed or implied is given concerning the properties of the product or its
suitability for any given application. We therefore recommend that you consult a FUCHS LUBRITECH GmbH application engineer to discuss application conditions and the performance
criteria of the products before the product is used. It is the responsibility of the user to test the functional suitability of the product and to use it with the corresponding care. Our
products undergo continuous improvement. We therefore retain the right to change our product range, the products and their manufacturing processes as well as all details of our
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