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DIN 51825 Grease Classification Guide

The document discusses the DIN 51825 German grease classification system. It consists of 5 designations that provide information about the grease type, NLGI grade, upper operating temperature, water resistance, and lower operating temperature. For example, K1G-20 indicates an EP type grease with NLGI grade 1, operating temperatures from 0-90°C and -20°C, and water resistance up to 90°C. The document also lists common grease types from SKF and their DIN 51825 designations.

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DIN 51825 Grease Classification Guide

The document discusses the DIN 51825 German grease classification system. It consists of 5 designations that provide information about the grease type, NLGI grade, upper operating temperature, water resistance, and lower operating temperature. For example, K1G-20 indicates an EP type grease with NLGI grade 1, operating temperatures from 0-90°C and -20°C, and water resistance up to 90°C. The document also lists common grease types from SKF and their DIN 51825 designations.

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  • DIN 51825 German grease classification system: Outlines the classification and specifications for German grease standards, including operating temperature and resistance rates, useful for technical reference.

DIN 51825 German grease classification system

Schmierfett DIN 51825 - K 1 G -20


Grease DIN 51825 K= Grease type (e.g. KP means EP type grease)
1= NLGI Grade (see NLGI classification)
G = Upper operating temperature and water resistance (see table 2)
-20 = Lower operating temperature

Table 2 (third designation letter)


Letter Upper operating temperature (ºC ) Water resistance DIN 51807
C 0-40 to 1-40
D +60 2-40 to 3-40
E 0-40 to 1-40
F +80 2-40 to 3-40
G 0-90 to 1-90
H +100 2-90 to 3-90
K 0-90 to 1-90
M +120 2-90 to 3-90
N +140
P +160
R +180
S +200
T +220
U >+220 No requirement

DIN 51825 designations of the SKF greases:


Grease DIN 51825 - XXXXX
LGMT 2 K2K-30
LGMT 3 K3K-30
LGEP 2 KP2G-20
LGFP 2 K2N-20
LGEM 2 K2G-20
LGEV 2 KPF2K-10
LGLT 2 KP2G-50
LGGB 2 KPE2K-40
LGWM 1 KP1G-30
LGWM 2 KP2G-40
LGWA 2 K2N-30
LGHB 2 KP2N-20
LGHP 2 K2N-40
LGET 2 KFK2U-40

DIN 51825 German grease classification system Schmierfett DIN 51825 - K 1 G -20 Grease DIN 51825 K = Grease type (e.g

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