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lüber speciality lubricants – always a good choice

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Klüber Lubrication – partner of textile industry 4
Lubricants for preparatory and spinning machines (staple fibres) 6-7
Lubricants for spinning machines (staple fibres) 8-9
Lubricants for synthetic fibre spinning machines (filaments) 10-11
Lubricants for synthetic fibre processing machines (filaments) 12-13
Lubricants for twisting and spool winding machines 14-15
Lubricants for apparatuses, accessories and special machines 16-17
Lubricants for knitting machines 18-19
Lubricants for warp knitting machines 20-21
Lubricants for sizing machines and looms 22-23
Lubricants for textile finishing machines 24-29
Lubricants for gear units and electric motors in textile machines 30-31
Lubricants for compressors in the textile industry 32-33

Note:
The overview of our partner companies from the textile machine sector shown on pages 4 and 5 is not
exhaustive.
For the next edition of this brochure, we will be pleased to include in this list the logo of other textile
machine and component manufacturers cooperating with us in the generation of lubricant recommenda-
tions for textile machine operators.

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Klüber speciality lubricants – always
a good choice

Quality put to the test Time is money – we help to save you both by enabling
/ Klüber has more than 110 test rigs, which include standar- / Optimised processes
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regularly test the quality of its products.
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with a solid basis for selecting the right lubricant.
/ Reduction of maintenance times and repair costs
/ Youcan obtain Klüber products of consistent quality
/ Development partnerships giving you a head-start
made at our production plants worldwide.
in innovation and differentiating yourself from the
competition
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Klüber Maintenance Software (KMS) and reduce disposal quantities.
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/ Speciality

/ Audits at your facility reduce energy consumption and hence CO2 emission.
/ Clean, safe products that are easy to handle are the
/ Tailor-made training for your staff
fundamental criteria used in the lubricant development
by the Klüber experts.
Benefit from experience
/ Close cooperation with OEMs and operators
since 1929
/ Series supplier to many OEMs on all continents
/ OEMs in all industries recommend Klüber lubricants
for their components
/ Allianceswith partner companies for maximum
user benefit
/ The product range comprises oils, greases, pastes,
waxes and bonded coatings, so the right lubricant
for any application can be selected.

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 Klüber Lubrication – partner of textile industry
Tessili
Impianti

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 Lubricants for preparatory and
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Rotary plate (plain Frequent maintenance

bearings) in carders and
High bearing temperature, danger of contamination of
drawing frames
the spinning material (sliver) in the can

Top and bottom drawing Insufficient bearing life if lubricated with standard
roller bearings in draw greases
frames
Overheating of bearings

Rolling bearings in the “Bearing bleeding”

drawing assembly
Excessive separation of the oil from the grease in the
(ring spinning frame)
bearings, necessitating frequent relubrication

Top roller bearings

(ring spinning frame)

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 staple fibres

Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes

Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 Long-term lubrication lasting for Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 or

Whitish multi-purpose weeks; minimized contamination and ALTEMP Q NB 50 should be in every
lubricating paste low-wear operation workshop since, being an assembly
paste, they protect against fretting
or corrosion.
ALTEMP Q NB 50
Well-proven, light-coloured lubri-
cating and assembly paste

ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52 Relubrication intervals may exceed ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52

Fully synthetic special grease for the recommended intervals by far. is recommended by Messrs. Vouk for
high-speed needle bearings older machine types.

or Rieter / Ingolstadt uses

ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A for initial
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP lubrication and lists it in the lubricant
recommendations.

STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP Excellent corrosion protection and STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP has
Special high-pressure grease with long-term lubrication of bottom roller been used for initial lubrication for
good long-term effectiveness bearings (needle bearings) example by Spindelfabrik SUESSEN
for many years.

On top rollers (deep groove ball bear-

ings) a service life of several years
without relubrication is achievable.

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 Lubricants for
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Needle bearings in Extensive maintenance in case of bearing failure, thus

bottom drawing rollers long-term lubrication required
(ring spinning frame)

INA

OE spinning turbines Extremely high speeds

(direct or TwinDisc drive)
Overheating and wear of the bearing
Too frequent relubrication

Opening rollers Bearing wear may lead to uneven opening

(OE spinning frame) of the sliver.

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
Special high-pressure grease with
excellent long-term effectiveness
Klüber high-speed lubricants for
open-ended spinning turbines,
opening and pressure rollers
ISOFLEX NBU 15
ISOFLEX NCA 15
ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A
Depot and relubricating oil for
Rieter OE machines
ISOFLEX PDP 65
ISOFLEX NBU 15
Besides long-term lubricity, very good
corrosion protection
Low maintenance requirements
Increased operational reliability and
extended bearing life with very long
relubrication intervals
Higher operational reliability ensures
flawless opening of the sliver.
staple fibres
Long-term lubrication
The Klüber high-speed lubricants
listed are recommended by leading
rotor manufacturers.
The range of lubricants is continuously
adjusted to keep up with development
trends in the rotor manufacturing
sector.
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 Lubricants for synthetic fibre
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Spinning pumps Pre-heating temperature 260 °C to 280 °C

Start-up problems due to deficient oil film
or oil residues

Spinerets Difficulty in dismantling spinerets after long produc-

tion runs, caused by seized screw threads

Clogging of the fine nozzles in the spineret plate

results in malfunctions and delays in production.

Godet bearings “Bleeding” of the grease results in impeded bearing

operation.
Relubrication intervals too short

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
From the
UNISILKON TK 017 THERM oil
series
Essential for testing and start-up of
precision gear pumps in the melt
spinning process
Klüberpaste UH 1 96-UO2
or
Klüberpaste HEL 46-450
Well-proven hot screw thread
compound
UNISILKON M 2000 SPRAY
Effective separating lubricant for
polymers during spinning start
UNISILKON TK 44 N 2 REC. A
UNISILKON L 50/2
BARRIERTA L 55/2
High-performance rolling bearing
greases with high thermal stability
for long-term lubrication
PETAMO GHY 441
Uniform viscosity for exact metering
adjustment and precise delivery
Low evaporation and sufficient resid-
ual oil for the start-up lubrication of
preheated pumps
Separating effect towards many
synthetic materials
Protection against seizure of spinerets
Easy removal
Easy dismantling of the spinerets
No clogging of the spinerets and
secure start-up of production at tem-
peratures up to 180 – 200 °C max.
Long-term lubrication and improved
bearing life under demanding conditions
filaments
The UNISILKON TK 017 THERM oils
are recommended e.g. by pump man-
ufacturers and successfully used by
numerous synthetic fibre processors.
Klüberpaste UH1 96-UO2 and Klüber-
paste HEL 46-450 are suitable for hot
screw threads up to 1200 °C.
UNISILKON M 2000-SPRAY is a uni-
versal separating lubricant for thermo-
plastics and duroplastics as well as
elastomers and is also suitable as a
sliding agent for seals.
Lubrication acc. to OEM recommendation,
e.g. by Starlinger
< 150 °C, PETAMO GHY 441
150 – 170 °C, BARRIERTA L 55/2
or Barmag: up to 180 °C
UNISILKON TK 44 N 2 REC. A
up to 200 °C: UNISILKON L 50/2
(cooperation: Starlinger – Windmöller + Hölscher)
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 Lubricants for synthetic fibre
processing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Cold and hot Thread breakage on fine denier caused by dragging

separator rollers rollers; frequent maintenance
Production losses

Spinning rings Traveller and ring wear

(sintered metal)
Uneven or excessive yarn tension as well as lubricant
starvation

Filament coiling High bearing loads resulting from high speeds

(after drawing)

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S
Lubricant dispersion system for
long-term lubrication
SYNTHESO XOL 12
Synthetic oil with an extraordinary
performance spectrum
Klüberoil Tex 1-22N
Mineral-oil-based textile machine
oil for steel rings
ISOFLEX NBU 15
One of Klüber’s high-speed lubri-
cants that is being successfully
used worldwide
Smooth running, thus no thread
breakage; ensures years of mainte-
nance-free operation.
Very low wear rates
Reduced yarn tension and optimum
distribution on the friction points
Fully scourable and biologically degra-
dable oil
High operational reliability ensures
accurate coiling of the filament.
filaments
ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S is a
CFC-free long-term lubricant (disper-
sion). Observe the solvent’s extended
evaporation period during relubrica-
tion.
SYNTHESO XOL 12 is also suitable
for the lubrication of compressed air
tools.
Klüberoil Tex 1-22N may also be used
as a needle oil in knitting machines
Filament coiling bearings are initially
lubricated with ISOFLEX NBU 15 by
Neumag.
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 Lubricants for twisting and
spool winding machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Thread guide slides and Wear

zig-zag winding guides
Yarn staining due to lubricant splashes
Excessive frictional temperature and
power requirement

Travelling knotter/splicer High mechanical stress

(Schlafhorst Autoconer®)
Wear
Friction points difficult to access

Splicer Flawed operation due to fibre build-up, contaminants

(also knotter)
Impaired sliding effect

Spindle can bearing High energy consumption

(see photo)
Short relubrication intervals
Excessive frictional resistance of the grease

Belt guide rollers Impeded operation of guide rollers

(no photo)

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
Dynamically very light grease with
emergency lubricating properties
imparted by a light-coloured solid
lubricant compound
MOLYBKOMBIN M 5-SPRAY
Molybdenum disulphide lubricating
oil concentrate ensuring high wear
protection and emergency lubricat-
ing properties
QUIETSCH-EX SPRAY
is a low-viscous lubricant, corro-
sion protective and rust removing
agent.
ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A
Dynamically light synthetic grease
for long-term or even lifetime
lubrication
ISOFLEX NBU 15
A smooth running grease offering
an alternative to the above product
PETAMO GHY 133 N
Temperature reduction due to less
friction
Long maintenance intervals
Clean lubrication
Easy application by spraying
High protection against wear
Long-term effect
Preventive maintenance with a com-
bined cleaning and oil spray. The
ultra-thin oil film ensures the neces-
sary wear protection, excellent sur-
face wetting and protection against
corrosion.
Reduction of power requirement
Extended relubrication intervals of
5000 h or more
Relubrication interval: up to 10,000
operating hours depending on
operating conditions
ISOFLEX 3000 ALTEMP
is also suitable for thread guide rails/
boxes on flat bed knitting machines.
MOLYBKOMBIN M 5-SPRAY is
approved for the lubrication of the
internal mechanism in the housing
of travelling knotters. It is also used
for the internal mechanism of the
spooling equipment and for gears in
the gear reducer unit of the travelling
splicer or travelling knotter.
QUIETSCH-EX SPRAY
is also used for guide bars on knitting
machines and for the Jacquard nee-
dles of looms.
An ultra-thin layer ensures efficient
lubrication.
ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A
is a special grease for high speeds
ensuring uniform speed.
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 Lubricants for apparatuses and
special machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Lid seals of dyeing Sticking of rubber seals results in excessive seal

vessels wear.
(see photo)
and
yarn steamers
(no photo)

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
SYNTHESO PROBA 270
Fully synthetic grease with neutral
properties towards natural and
synthetic rubber
Due to the sliding film the lids open
and close easily and the seals reach
an extended service life.
Seal relubrication only required weekly
SYNTHESO PROBA 270
The water and steam resistant grease film
is also an ideal assembly aid for all rubber
seals and in the finishing section.
For lubricating bearings in the washing liquor
circulation pumps,
STABURAGS NBU 12/300 KP (Thies)
or
PETAMO GHY 133 N (Then) are recom-
mended
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 Lubricants for
knitting machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Needles and sinkers Overheating in the knitting section

in circular knitting
Production malfunctions caused by wear resulting in
machines
formation of stripes as well as problems due to insuf-
ficient scouring of the textile machine oils from the
knitted fabrics
Neutral towards elastane fibres and elastomers

Flat bed knitting

machines
Application in stitch-
forming elements

Hosiery knitting Temperature increase in high-speed machines, along

machines with increased wear
Application in Neutral towards elastane fibres and elastomers
stitch-forming elements
and gears

Slide rails on flat bed Drops or splashes of lubricant caused by the sudden
knitting machines, arrest of the thread guide box on reaching its stop as
thread guide box well as frequent dragging motion

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes

Running-in oil:
Klüber Silvertex P 91
Needle oil:
Klüberoil TEX 1-22 N/1-32 N
Klüber Silvertex W 22/W 32
Klüber Silvertex T 22/T 32
Klüber Madol 900/915/920/934/
966/982 Supreme
Cleaning oil:
Klüber Silvertex R 14/R 20
The NPE-free Klüber needle oils
reduce the operating temperatures
Running-in oil:
and protect against wear and corro-
Klüber Silvertex P 91
sion of the stitch-forming elements,
Needle oil: thus reducing maintenance costs of
Klüberoil TEX 1-32 N/1-46 N production machines. They are scour-
Klüber Silvertex W 32 able and neutral towards elastane
Klüber Silvertex T 32/T 46 fibres and elastomers. Klüber needle
Klüber Madol 172 Supreme oils have been tested and approved
Klüber Madol 183 Supreme by knitting machine manufacturers
Cleaning oil: worldwide. For instance, they are used
Klüber Silvertex R 14/R 20 for initial lubrication by Mayer & Cie.,
Terrot, Stoll and Lonati.

Running-in oil:
Klüber Silvertex P 91
Needle oil:
Klüber Madol 162 Supreme
Klüber Madol 172 Supreme
Klüber Madol 183 Supreme
Cleaning oil:
Klüber Silvertex R 14
Klüber Silvertex R 20

Klüber Silvertex Grease 3000 N
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
Light-coloured, soft sliding greases
replacing oil lubrication
Relubrication is usually necessary only
once a week and looping of the thread
is avoided in Jacquard equipment.
Klüber Silvertex Grease 3000 N
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
for slide rails where smooth sliding
operation is of primary importance

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 Lubricants for
warp knitting machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Friction gears Insufficient traction, non-uniform operation of the gear

Guide bars in warp Contamination of fabrics and frequent maintenance

knitting machines work between warp beam changes resulting from
insufficient adhesion and insufficient life of the lubri-
cant film

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes

LAMORA VARIOGEAROIL EL 2 These gear oils ensure optimum LAMORA VARIOGEAROIL EL 2

Synthetic, long life oil and traction gear operation, thus allowing precise
recommended by Karl Mayer,
fluid thread feed and fabric take-up.
Obertshausen

QUIETSCH-EX SPRAY The performance of these lubricants QUIETSCH-EX is also an excellent

for flat bed frames lasts at least from one warp beam corrosion preventive and rust removal
change to the next, so trouble-free agent.
and production is guaranteed due to the
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 and
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 long-lasting effect and good adhesion
ALTEMP Q NB 50
to the friction points.
or also are universal lubricating and
ALTEMP Q NB 50 assembly pastes preventing fretting
corrosion.
for ball joint bushes

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 Lubricants for
sizing machines and looms
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Weaving machine gears Short oil change intervals in tape drive

Gripper looms Rolling bearings subject to vibrations, especially in

(tape gripper looms) the flywheel support and the crosshead axle

Motor coupling with Dragging motion

brake and sliding block
Rapier guide roller and
distributor cutter

Open gears and chains Dripping and splashing of the lubricant, short relubri-
cation intervals and thus high maintenance require-
ments and wear problems

Furthermore, contamination of the workplace and

disturbing noise level due to insufficient damping or
lubricating effect

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
Klübersynth GH 6 100 oils
Klübersynth GH 6 150 oils
For weaving machines made by
Promatech Type VAMATEX
Klübersynth 100KV
Klübersynth 50KV (with loom cooler)
Depending on weaving machine
type
Fully synthetic gear oils with high
pressure absorption capacity for
extreme loads
MICROLUBE GBU Y 131
or
STABURAGS NBU 12 ALTEMP
White special lubricant (contains
solid lubricant particles) with a high
pressure absorption capacity
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52
ISOFLEX ALLTIME SL 1
GRAFLOSCON CA ULTRA-SPRAY
Adhesive lubricant with graphite and
a synergetic additive package sup-
plied in a convenient aerosol can
HOTEMP 2000-SPRAY
Very adhesive, high-performance
oil, resistant to high temperatures,
good penetration
Longer oil change intervals attained
with Klübersynth GH 6 oils: approx.
15 000 op. hrs. instead of approx.
5 000 op. hrs.
MICROLUBE GBU Y 131 allows
extension of relubrication intervals to
one month, even at extremely high
speeds.
STABURAGS NBU 12 ALTEMP
provides reliable protection against
fretting corrosion.
Both ISOFLEX types are smooth-run-
ning greases with operational reliability
and long service life.
Excellent wear protection combined
with high adhesion allow extremely
long relubrication intervals.
Chain and gear lubricant, very adhe-
sive, which prevents splashing, good
damping properties. Suitable for spray
heads with point and wide-jet applica-
tion
MICROLUBE GBU Y 131 has an
excellent backflow behaviour, which is
especially important in friction points
subject to oscillating motion.
This lubricant is recommended by
Sultex (Sulzer Textil).
Recommended for weaving machines
by Sauer-Diederichs
GRAFLOSCON CA ULTRA-SPRAY is
an ideal lubricant for open gears. Well-
metered application on drive chains
ensures minimum adhesion of lint and
dust.
HOTEMP 2000-SPRAY is a universal
chain spray – also suitable for drive,
control and transport chains running
at high speeds.
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 Lubricants for
textile finishing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Rolling bearings in Bearing failures due to corrosion

washing and merceris-
Washing-out of the grease from the bearings by
ing machines, dyeing
detergents, processing fluids and splash water
machines and festoon
steamers

Corrosion protection Corrosion of steel lining resulting from severe media

for the inner lining of attack
steamers

Chains in steamers Reduced production and increased costs for repair

Bearings in steamers

Condensates from softeners and finishing materials

Increased deposits at temperatures above 160 °C,
resulting in dragging chain links, chain rattle and thus
excessive power consumption

Fabric conveyor chains

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes

STABURAGS NBU 12 or 30 High operational reliability and resist- STABURAGS NBU 12 or 30

STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
Water and steam resistant special
grease, which is also resistant to
aqueous alkaline and aqueous acid
solutions
The lubricating grease has good
sealing properties and protects
bearings against corrosion.
Alternatively: Klüberplex BE 31-222
Klüberplex BE 31-502
ance to water, hot water, aggres-
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP
sive vapours and many other media
encountered in textile finishing are special high-pressure and long-
term greases for all lubrication points
Good corrosion protection and long
exposed to media.
relubrication intervals

STABURAGS NBU 30 STABURAGS NBU 30 is a reliable and STABURAGS NBU 30 is a special

A hot-water, steam, alkali and acid
resistant special grease, espe-
cially for the internal protection of
steamers
Klüberplex BE 31-502
High-temperature chain oils:
Klübersynth CTH 2-260 or
PRIMIUM FLUID SPECIAL or
HOTEMP PLUS
economical long-term protection, as it
provides an internal coating which lasts
for one year or more in most cases.
Premature expensive replacement of
the steamer lining is, consequently, not
necessary.
Note: New steamer wall materials may
require a different long-term protection
agent.
long-term grease with excellent seal-
ing properties suitable for low-speed
rolling and plain bearings in wet
processing machines.
It is applied according to the recom-
mendations of the machine manufac-
turers.

UNISILKON L 50/2

For sliding chains: Separating effect on condensates Klüber Lubrication high-temperature

Klübersynth CTH 2-260
Fully synthetic high-performance
chain oil for high temperatures or
HOTEMP PLUS
above 200 °C
or
PRIMIUM FLUID SPECIAL
Grease lubrication for chains sup-
ported by ball bearings:
BARRIERTA L 55/2
for long-term lubrication or in acc.
with manufacturer’s instructions.
Long-term lubricated bearings
have a different design requiring
lower relubrication quantities.
Alternative for long-term lubrica-
tion:
Klübertemp HM 83-402
For oil lubrication:
HOTEMP PLUS
and, consequently, less build-up of chain oils for operating temperatures
residues. Efficient lubrication of the up to 250 °C are recommended for all
chain links, rolling bearings and slide oil-lubricated chain systems in stenter
rails under varying operating condi- frames, drying and setting machines,
tions (speed, temperature, stretching multi-layer systems, festoon steamers,
tension). Low power consumption steamers, condensers and coating
with practically wear-free operation installations by leading machine manu-
Synthetic sliding surfaces on stenter facturers.
chains with special lubricant require-
ments in terms of evaporation, forma-
tion of residues, regenerative capacity,
friction and wetting behaviour resulted
in the development of Klübersynth
CTH 2-260.
This special chain oil meets all require-
ments and has a considerably better
viscosity-temperature behaviour than
previous standard chains oils.

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 Lubricants for
textile finishing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Needle bars, Contamination of the fabric by deposits of burnt-on

clip tables softeners and condensed finishing compounds
Extensive cleaning work

Rolling bearings Cracking and carbon residues, as well as the loss of

of electric motors grease due to high temperatures
in dryers
Bearing wear and premature bearing failures
(indirect drive)
Increased maintenance and repair costs

Rolling bearings in fans

and exhaust fans
in dryers
(direct drive)

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
UNISILKON M 2000-SPRAY
or
UNISILKON TK 002/100
for semi-automatic application via
drip feed oilers or rotating brushes
PETAMO GHY 133 N
PETAMO GY 193
or according to other recommen-
dations by manufacturers
STABURAGS N 12 MF
High-temperature and long-term
grease with emergency lubricating
properties imparted by MoS2 solid
lubricant compound
Smooth opening and closing of clips
ensured by small lubricant quantities
(acting as release agent), which keeps
needle bars and clip tables clean
Long relubrication intervals
Wear protection under boundary
friction conditions
Reliability at high operating tempera-
tures
Regular application of the release
agent to low-speed clips or needle
bars ensures an optimum separating
effect.
Expressly recommended by
MONFORTS
STABURAGS N 12 MF for the lubri-
cation of fan bearings. Exclusively
recommended and time-tested for the
lifetime lubrication of electric motor
bearings
Also suitable for rolling bearings on
chain return wheels as well as grease
lubrication of splined shafts. The syn-
thetic lubricating greases
BARRIERTA L 55/2 and
Klübertemp HM83-402
offer sound technical and economical
solutions to applications with bearing
temperatures in excess of 150 °C,
especially for long-term and lifetime
lubrication.
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 Lubricants for
textile finishing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Width adjustment Heavy build-up of contaminants with lubricating oils

spindles or greases, as well as carbon and cracking residues
that may impede motion

Rolling and plain In heated calenders the oil’s operating viscosity

bearings in heated is too low.
calenders
Mineral oils may cause the formation of residues, thus
short oil change intervals required.

Rotary couplings e.g. in Excessive seal wear due to inadequate lubrication of

steam-heated finishing the rolling bearings at temperatures up to 180 °C and
machines above

Compensator and guide Relubrication intervals too short

roller bearings in Hotflue
Drying-out of the lubricating grease due to extreme
finishing machines
thermal influences

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
MOLYBKOMBIN
UMF T 4 – SPRAY
Molybdenum disulphide bonded
coating, providing a dry lubricating
film up to 450 °C
or according to manufacturer’s
special recommendation:
UNISILKON L 50/2
Klübersynth GH 6 oils
Fully synthetic high-temperature
oils with good viscosity-tempera-
ture characteristics
PETAMO GY 193
at temperatures up to 180 °C;
BARRIERTA L 55/2
or
Klübertemp HM 83-402
at temperatures above 180 °C;
Alternatively:
Klübersynth BH 72-422
Klübertemp HM 83-402
or
BARRIERTA L 55/2
Synthetic high-temperature
lubricating greases
Largely prevents the build-up of lint
and contamination. Consequently,
easy and accurate width adjustment is
possible requiring comparatively little
maintenance.
Can be delivered through oil pumps
and pipe systems, also at room tem-
perature. At higher temperatures up
to 150 °C or short peaks up to 180 °C
(maximum film temperature 225 °C)
Klübersynth GH 6 oils have a higher
operational viscosity than mineral oils
of a similar ISO viscosity grade and
fulfil the demands for the required full
fluid-film lubrication.
Particularly good resistance to
aggressive media
High wear protection
Good sealing effect
Very good resistance to aggressive
media and temperatures
Excellent lubricating properties
MOLYBKOMBIN UMF T 4 – SPRAY is
ideal in workshops for assembly pur-
poses, e.g. screwed connections and
bearing seats.
Protects against seizure, especially at
high temperatures.
To suit the recommendations
of machine manufacturers
Klübersynth GH 6 oils are available in
all common ISO viscosity grades.
ISO viscosity grades 220, 460 and
1000 are recommended.
Klübertemp HM 83-402,
PETAMO GY 193 and
BARRIERTA L 55/2
are expressly recommended by
Messrs. Maier Heidenheim.
Klübertemp HM 83-402 and
BARRIERTA L 55/2
are also suitable for wear protection of
electrical contacts and suitable for the
lubrication of sliding material combi-
nations, i.e. plastic to plastic.
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 Lubricants for gear units and
electric motors in textile machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Spur and bevel gears High temperatures lead to rapid oil ageing and short
oil change intervals.
Extremely high specific flank pressure under mixed
friction conditions (e.g. with high torques at low
speeds)

Worm gears Excessive oil sump temperature

Rapid oil ageing and short oil change intervals
Excessive wear of wheel resulting in low efficiency

Rolling bearings in Premature bearing failure resulting in machine

electric motors downtime

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes

Oil series: Good friction behaviour resulted in Klübersynth GEM ... 4N oils are available in
Klübersynth GEM ... 4N oils gear temperature reduction by 10 °C all common ISO viscosity grades. They are
or more. Oil change intervals are at miscible with mineral oil and show mostly
High-performance gear oils on a least three times as long as those of neutral behaviour towards paints and seals.
PAO basis mineral oils.
Klübersynth GH 6 oils are not miscible with
SYNTHESO D ... EP oils mineral oils or oils on a PAO basis. We rec-
Synthetic gear oils for high ommend testing compatibility with sealing
loads on a PG basis materials, paints and inspection glass.
Klübersynth 100 KV The optimum choice for gear lubrication in
Klübersynth 50 KV weaving machines if long oil life is desired.
(Klübersynth GE 4 75 W 90) Approvals by several manufacturers, e.g.
Klübersynth G 4-130 by Promatech Type VAMATEX for
Klübersynth 100 KV, Klübersynth 50 KV
(see Notes)
and by Promatech Type SOMET for
Klübersynth G 4-130 (for relubrication)

Klübersynth GH 6 oils Klübersynth GH 6 oils have an excel- Klübersynth GH 6 oils are available
High-performance gear oils on a lent friction behaviour. They reduce in all common ISO viscosity grades.
PG basis gear temperatures considerably and They are not miscible with mineral oils
increase gear efficiency by more than or oils on a PAO basis. We recom-
Alternatively: 25 %. Owing to their special additives mend testing compatibility with seal-
Klübersynth GEM ... 4N oils they reduce wear substantially, espe- ing materials, paints and inspection
cially on materials that are typically glass.
(see above)
used for worm gears. Oil change inter-
or vals are at least five times longer than
STRUCTOVIS BHD MF those of mineral oils.
STRUCTOVIS BHD MF is an intrinsi-
cally viscous long-term and high-tem-
perature lubricant. It contains solid
lubricant particles and is especially
suitable for worm gear drives of width
adjustment spindles.

Klüberquiet Klüberquiet greases are characterized Klüberquiet greases meet most

BQH 72-101, BQ 72-72
for long-term and lifetime lubrica-
tion mostly of rolling bearings that
do not allow relubrication running
at > 100 °C and high speeds
For rolling bearings that can be
relubricated:
PETAMO GHY 132 N or
PETAMO GY 193
by a wider service temperature range
and an extremely high resistance to
temperature and speed.
At high temperatures, runtimes
> 4000 hours are possible without
relubrication
requirements to be satisfied by
today’s rolling bearing lubricants.
Our tried-and-tested greases
STABURAGS N 12 MF and
STABURAGS NBU 8 EP continue to
be good choices for many applica-
tions.
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 Lubricants for compressors
in the textile industry
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements

Rotary screw compres- High operating temperatures leading to rapid oil

sor ageing through oxidation, and short oil change
intervals

Cleaning of rotary screw Deposits due to pronounced oxidation especially of

and rotary vane com- mineral-oil-based products
pressors
This will inevitably lead to contamination of the
new oil fill unless the compressor is cleaned during
changeover.

before cleaning

after cleaning

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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
Klüber Summit SH oils
High-performance compressor oils
on a PAO basis
Concentrated compressor
conditioner
Klüber Summit VARNASOLV
Clean compressor thanks to good
oxidation stability
Oil change intervals at least three
times longer than those of mineral oils
When changing over from mineral oils,
energy cost cuttings by 3 to 5% are
possible.
Concentrated conditioner for cleaning
rotary screw and rotary vane compres-
sors, especially when changing over
from mineral-oil-based products to the
synthetic Klüber Summit DSL or SH oil
Klüber Summit SH oils are available in all
common viscosity grades. Compatibility
with seals and paints should be tested.
Klüber Summit VARNASOLV is added
to the oil fill at a concentration of 10 %
and should remain in the compressor
for 40 to 60 operating hours.
Then drain the compressor while the
oil is still hot.
When used at a concentration of
10 %, VARNASOLV is compatible
with all materials resistant to mineral
oil.
The oil ageing condition can be visu-
ally inspected (preferably before oil
change) by means of the
Klüber Summit TAN kit.
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The data in this brochure is based on our general experi-

ence and knowledge at the time of printing and is intended
to give information of possible applications to a reader with
technical experience. It constitutes neither an assurance
of product properties nor does it release the user from the
obligation of performing preliminary tests with the selected
product. We recommend contacting our Technical Consul-
ting Staff to discuss your specific application. If required and
possible we will be pleased to provide a sample for testing.
Klüber products are continually improved. Therefore, Klüber
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