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LUBRICATING GREASES
APPLICATION GUIDE
 KEY REFERENCES
FIELDS OF APPLICATION OUTSTANDING PROPERTIES

Industries: Typical applications:

Metal industry Sliding bearing EP properties

Chemical industry Rolling bearing Dynamic water resistance

Cement industry Gear drives Central lubricating systems

Machine industry Bolts and joints Adhesive properties

Mining Wire ropes Vibration resistance

Food industry

Transportation

Agriculture

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 DIN 51502 / FIELDS OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT Recommended Temperature NLGI grade – Base oil type and viscosity Solid
ISO 6743-9 Application description Industries
applications range
Properties
Type of thickener at 40 °C-on mm2/s additives

GP 00N-25 Lubricating grease primarily for transmission systems

MOL Alubia 00EP L-X-BDHB-00 and commercial vehicle central lubricating systems.
-25 °C / +140 °C 00 – AlX Mineral oil – 460

GP 00N-20 High performance lubricating grease with enhanced

MOL Alubia AK 00EP L-X-BDHB-00 adhesive properties for transmission systems.
-20 °C / +140 °C 00 – AlX Mineral oil – 400

KP 1N-25 Lubricating grease for applications with high water

MOL Alubia AK 1EP L-X-BDHB-1 and thermal load primarily in steel industry.
-25 °C / +140 °C 1 – AlX Mineral oil – 200

Lubricating grease for applications with high water

KP 2N-25 and thermal load primarily for central lubricating
MOL Alubia AK 2EP L-X-BDHB-2 systems in the steel industry and commercial
-25 °C / +140 °C 2 – AlX Mineral oil – 200
vehicles.

KP 1P-30 Excellent cold pumpable lubricating grease especially

MOL Alubia 1 HT L-X-CEHB-1 developed for equipment exposed to vibration.
-30 °C / +160 °C 1 – AlX Semi-synthetic – 380

K 1/2N-30 Water-resistant lubricating grease for low and

MOL Alubia AK 2 L-X-CCHA-1/2 moderate load applications primarily in agriculture.
-30 °C / +140 °C 1/2 – AlX Mineral oil – 100

Multi-purpose, water-resistant, electrically

KF 2N-25
MOL Alubia AK 2G L-X-BDHB-2
conductive lubricating grease, that provides excellent -25 °C / +140 °C 2 – AlX Mineral oil – 100 Graphite
protection against seizing.
Lubricating grease specially developed for equipment
KF 2N-25
MOL Alubia AK 2M L-X-BDHB-2
exposed to high risk of seizure. Also applicable in -25 °C / +140 °C 2 – AlX Mineral oil – 100 MoS2
metal processing.

GPF 000N-25 Its application is recommended for transmission

MOL Alugear LKP 000 L-X-BDEB-000 systems, primarily for closed gears in locomotives.
-25 °C / +140 °C 000 – AlX Mineral oil – 240 Graphite

High performance lubricating grease primarily

OGPF 0N-20 Special
MOL Alugear 0EPG L-X-BDEB-0
for transmission systems. Also suitable for spray -20 °C / +140 °C 0 – AlX Mineral oil – 500
graphite
application.

Lubricating grease for wide temperature range

GPF 1N-30 applications specially designed for high performance
MOL Alugear 1EPM L-X-CDEB-1 transmission systems and for closed gears in
-30 °C / +140 °C 1 – AlX Semi-synthetic – 200 MoS2
locomotives.

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 DIN 51502 / FIELDS OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT Recommended Temperature NLGI grade – Base oil type and viscosity Solid
ISO 6743-9 Application description Industries
applications range
Properties
Type of thickener at 40 °C-on mm2/s additives

Lubricating grease for bearings used in the steel

KP 1N-20
MOL Aluroll 1EP L-X-BDHB-1
industry exposed to water contamination and shock -20 °C / +140 °C 1 – AlX Mineral oil – 400
load. Suitable for central lubricating systems.

Lubricating grease for bearings used in the steel

KP 1/2N-20
MOL Aluroll 1/2EP L-X-BDHB-1/2
industry exposed to water contamination and shock -20 °C / +140 °C 1/2 – AlX Mineral oil – 400
load. Suitable for central lubricating systems.

Lubricating grease for bearings used in the steel

KP 2P-20
MOL Aluroll 2EP L-X-BEHB-2
industry exposed to dynamic water load and shock -20 °C / +160 °C 2 – AlX Mineral oil – 400
load. Primarily for individual lubrication.

Lubricating grease for bearings used in the steel

KPF 2P-20
MOL Aluroll 2EPG L-X-BEHB-2
industry exposed to dynamic water load and shock -20 °C / +160 °C 2 – AlX Mineral oil – 400 Graphite
load. Provides protection from seizure.

K 1C-30 All-purpose water resistant lubricating grease, suitable

MOL Calton C 1 L-X-CAHA-1 for use as an auxiliary product in automotive industry.
-30 °C / +60 °C 1 – Ca Mineral oil – 100

KP 2C-20
MOL Calton C 2EP L-X-BAHB-2
All-purpose water-resistant lubricating grease. -20 °C / +60 °C 2 – Ca Mineral oil – 100

All-purpose water-resistant lubricating grease. Due

K 3C-20
MOL Calton C 3 L-X-BAHA-3
to its thickness it provides good sealing against dust -20 °C / +60 °C 3 – Ca Mineral oil – 100
contamination.
All-purpose, water-resistant, electrically conductive
KF 3C-30
MOL Calton G 3 L-X-CAHB-3
lubricating grease, that provides protection against -30 °C / +70 °C 3 – Ca Mineral oil – 100 Graphite
seizing.

KHC 2R-40 Chemical-resistant lubricating grease for equipment

MOL Chemresist 2 L-X-DFFA-2 operating in severe conditions.
-40 °C / +180 °C 2 – AlX Synthetic – 700

Lubricating grease primarily for agricultural equipment

KPF2N-25 Graphite
MOL Farm Grease 2MG operating in severe conditions and subjected to high -25 °C / +140 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200
L-XBDEB 2 MoS2
risk of seizure.

KP 2N-30 High performance multi-purpose lubricating grease

MOL Favorit 2 L-X-CDEB-2 with excellent adhesive properties and long life.
-30 °C / +140 °C 2 – LiX Mineral oil – 200

GHC 00N-30
L-X-CDHA-00 Lubricatig grease for low and moderate load closed
MOL Food Grease 00 NSF H1 gears and drive chains used in food industry.
-30 °C / +140 °C 00 – AlX Synthetic – 400
(142055)

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 DIN 51502 / FIELDS OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT Recommended Temperature NLGI grade – Base oil type and viscosity Solid
ISO 6743-9 Application description Industries
applications range
Properties
Type of thickener at 40 °C-on mm2/s additives

GHC 0N-30 Lubricatig grease for low and moderate load closed
MOL Food Grease 0 L-X-CDHA-0 gears and drive chains used in food industry.
-30 °C / +140 °C 0 – AlX Synthetic – 400

KHC 1N-30
Recommended for lubricating parts of food
L-X-CDHA-1
MOL Food Grease 1 NSF H1
production equipment, packaging and transportation -30 °C / +140 °C 1 – AlX Synthetic – 400
systems.
(142056)
KHC 2N-30
Recommended for lubricating low and high
L-X-CDHA-2
MOL Food Grease 2 NSF H1
performance food production equipment in the food -30 °C / +150 °C 2 – AlX Synthetic – 400
industry.
(142057)

Lubricating grease for heavy-duty equipment.

KPF2K-20
MOL Grafit LT 2EP L-X-BCEB-2
Its solid additive content delivers partial conductivity -20 °C / +130 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200 Grafit
to the product.

KP 2S-20 Lubricating grease developed for equipment

MOL Helios 2 L-X-BGEB-2 operating at high temperatures.
-20 °C / +200 °C 2 – Betonit Semi-synthetic – 280

Lubricating grease recommended for low speed

KPF 2S-20
MOL Helios 2M L-X-BGEB-2
equipment operating at high temperatures, where the -20 °C / +200 °C 2 – Betonit Semi-synthetic – 280 MoS2
risk of seizure is high.

KHCP 00K-40 Lubricating grease for commercial vehicle central

MOL Liton 00 L-X-DCEB-00 lubrication systems with WILLY VOGEL approval.
-40 °C / +120 °C 00 – Li/Ca Synthetic – 40

Lubricating grease for open and closed gears,

L-XCCEB 00
MOL Liton 00EPT GP00K-30
gear-clutches and other transmissions. Suitable for -30 °C / +120 °C 00 – Li Mineral oil – 400
ordinary thrust bearings as well.

KP 0K-30 High performance lubricating grease, also suitable

MOL Liton 0EP L-X-CCEB-0 for smaller gear-drives.
-30 °C / +120 °C 0 – Li Mineral oil – 200

KP 1K-30 High performance multi-purpose lubricating grease

MOL Liton 1EP L-X-CCEB-1 fulfilling all types of general requirement.
-30 °C / +120 °C 1 – Li Mineral oil – 200

KP 2K-25 High performance lubricating grease for railway

MOL Liton 2EP L-X-BCEB-2 wheel bearing lubrication.
-25 °C / +120 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200

KP 2K-30 High performance multi-purpose lubricating grease

MOL Liton LT 2EP L-X-CCEB-2 fulfilling all types of general requirements.
-30 °C / +120 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200

K 2K-30 All-purpose lubricating grease for moderate load

MOL Liton LT 2 L-X-CCEA-2 equipments.
-30 °C / +110 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 100

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 DIN 51502 / FIELDS OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT Recommended Temperature NLGI grade – Base oil type and viscosity Solid
ISO 6743-9 Application description Industries
applications range
Properties
Type of thickener at 40 °C-on mm2/s additives

Anti-corrosion lubricant primarily for cables and

K 2K-30
MOL Liton LT 2C L-X-CCEA 2
wires. It provides excellent protection against -30 °C / +120 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 100
corrosion even in the presence of saltwater.

K 2/3K-30 All-purpose lubricating grease for moderate load

MOL Liton LT 2/3 L-X-CCEA-2/3 equipments.
-30 °C / +120 °C 2/3 – Li Mineral oil – 100

KP 3K-30 High performance lubricating grease. Also suitable

MOL Liton LTA 3EP L-X-CCEB-3 for railway wheel bearing lubrication.
-30 °C / +120 °C 3 – Li Mineral oil – 100

KPF 2N-30 Lubricating grease for equipment operating in severe

MOL Liton 2M L-X-CDEB-2 conditions and subject to high risk of seizure.
-30 °C / +140 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200 MoS2

KPF 2N-25 Lubricating grease for equipment operating in severe Graphite

MOL Liton 2MG L-X-BDEB-2 conditions and subject to high risk of seizure.
-25 °C / +140 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 200
MoS2

Lubricating grease for equipment subject to high risk

KPF 3N-30
MOL Liton 3M L-X-CDEB-3
of seizure. Provides excellent sealing against dust -30 °C / +140 °C 3 – Li Mineral oil – 100 MoS2
contamination.

Lubricating grease for threads and drill heads

MPF 1/2R-20 Graphite
MOL Neoma GT 2EP L-X-BFHB-1/2
operating in severe conditions and subjected to high -20 °C / +180 °C 1/2 – CaX Mineral oil – 100
PTFE
risk of seizure.

K 2/3K-30 High performance lubricating grease for sliding parts

MOL Neoma K 3 S L-X-CCHB-2/3 of elevators.
-30 °C / +120 °C 2/3 – CaX Mineral oil – 100

KP 2N-30 High performance lubricating grease for military

MOL Neoma NH 2 L-X-CDHB-2 equipment.
-30 °C / +140 °C 2 – CaX Mineral oil – 100

Lubricating grease with excellent water resistance

MOL Sulphogrease KP1/2P-25
and corrosion protection for equipments operating at -25 °C / +160 °C 1/2 – CaS Mineral oil – 430
1/2 HD L-X-BEHB 1/2
high temperature under heavy load.

Lubricating grease with excellent water resistance

MOL Sulphogrease KP2P-25
and corrosion protection for equipment operating at -25 °C / +160 °C 2 – CaS Mineral oil – 430
2 HD L-X-BEHB 2
high temperatures under heavy loads.

MOL Sulphogrease 2 KP2P-25 Corrosion protection grease for overhead land,

-25 °C / +160 °C 2 – CaS Mineral oil – 430
WRT L-X-BEIB 2 coastal and marine cables.

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 DIN 51502 / FIELDS OF APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT Recommended Temperature NLGI grade – Base oil type and viscosity Solid
ISO 6743-9 Application description Industries
applications range
Properties
Type of thickener at 40 °C-on mm2/s additives

Salt water resistant lubricating grease, suitable

MOL Sulphogrease KP2N-20 for equipment operating at high temperatures
-20 °C / +150 °C 2 – CaS Mineral oil – 200
2HD VA L-XBEIB 2 under heavy loads. It provides excellent corrosion
protection.

Lubricating grease for heavy duty clutches, cardans,

MOL Sulphogrease 2GT KPF2P-25
open gears and threads, high load bearings and -25 °C / +180 °C 2 – CaS Mineral oil – 430 Graphite
HDX L-XBEHB 2
sliding plates.

Protecting grease for the corrosion protection of

MOL OLP Medium overhead cables.
2/3 – AIX Mineral oil – 100

EN 50326 Protecting grease for the corrosion protection of

MOL OLP Extra 20 A 110 overhead land, coastal and marine cables.
2/3 – Polimer Mineral oil

General lubricating grease made from a mixture of

K2K-25 high refining grade base oil and high-purity re-cycled
RC-Grease K2K L-X-BCEA 2 lube oil and used on bearings with medium heavy-duty
-25 °C / +110 °C 2 – Li Mineral oil – 100
and RPM, cocks/pegs, joints/knuckles and ropes.

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 LUBRICATING GREASE CLASSIFICATION BY LETTERS AND SYMBOLS ACCORDING TO DIN 51502
Δ K 2 K - 20
Symbol 1 – Mineral oil-based lubricating grease Symbol 5 – Lowest application temperature
Symbol 2 – Lubricating grease for rolling and sliding Symbol 4 – Highest application temperature
bearings and sliding planes
Symbol 3 – NLGI grade
Symbol 1 and 2
SYMBOL 1 SYMBOL 2: TYPES OF GREASE LETTER*
Mineral oil-based lubricating greases Lubricating grease for rolling and sliding bearings and sliding planes K
Lubricating grease for closed gears G
Lubricating grease for open gears OG
Lubricating grease for friction bearings and seals M
Ester-based grease E
Liquid perfluor-based grease FK
Synthetic oil-based lubricating greases Synthetic hydrocarbon-based grease HC
Phosphate-ester-based grease PH
Poliglykol based-grease PG
Silicon oil-based grease SI
Other X

* Additional letters: P: contains EP additive, F: contains solid additive (graphite, MoS2, etc.)
Symbol 3: NLGI consistency grade
see. ISO 6743-9 NLGI class

Symbol 4 Symbol 5
LETTER HIGHEST APPLICATION TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOUR IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER ACCORDING TO DIN 51807, ** ADDITIONAL LOWEST APPLICATION
C + 60 °C 0/40 °C or 1/40 °C SYMBOL TEMPERATURE
D + 60 °C 2/40 °C or 3/40 °C -10 -10 °C
E + 80°C 0/40 °C or 1/40 °C -20 -20 °C
F + 80 °C 2/40 °C or 3/40 °C -30 -30 °C
G + 100 °C 0/90 °C or 1/90 °C -40 -40 °C
H + 100 °C 2/90 °C or 3/90 °C -50 -50 °C
K + 120 °C 0/90 °C or 1/90 °C -60 -60 °C
M + 120 °C 2/90 °C or 3/90 °C
N + 140 °C by agreement
P + 160 °C
R + 180 °C
** “0” classification means no change
S + 200 °C “1” classification means slight change
T + 220 °C “2” classification means moderate change
U above + 220 °C “3” classification means big change

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 LUBRICATING GREASE CLASSIFICATION BY LETTERS AND SYMBOLS ACCORDING TO ISO 6743-9
ISO L - X B E G B 00
Symbol 5 – NLGI grade
Lubricant Symbol 4 – Extreme pressure properties
class Symbol 3 – Behaviour in the presence of water
Symbol 2 – Maximum operating temperature
Grease family Symbol 1 – Minimum operating temperature

Symbol 1: SYMBOL A B C D E
Minimum operating temperature
Minimum operating temperature, °C 0 -20 -30 -40 < -40

Symbol 2: SYMBOL A B C D E F G
Maximum operating temperature
Maximum operating temperature, °C 60 90 120 140 160 180 > 180

Symbol 3: SYMBOL A B C D E F G H I
Behaviour in the presence of water
Environment L L L M M M H H H
Protection L M H L M H L M H

Environment: Protection:
L – dry L – zero protection
M – static humidity M – protection with distilled water
H – dynamic humidity H – protection with salt water

Symbol 4: Symbol A: Application requires non-EP grease

Extreme pressure properties Symbol B: Application requires EP grease

Symbol 5: CONSISTENCY GRADE ACCORDING TO NLGI PENETRATION AFTER 60 STROKES, AT 25 °C, 0.1 MM CONSISTENCY OF GREASES
NLGI grade
000 445-475 fluid
00 400-430 fluid
0 355-385 very soft
1 310-340 soft
2 265-295 moderately soft
3 220-250 semi-fluid
4 175-205 semi-thick
5 130-160 hard
6 85-115 very hard

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