What type of bearings can Super Lube be used on?

What type of bearings can Super Lube be used on?

The provided information about Super Lube® products demonstrates their load-bearing capabilities across different tests and types of bearings. Here's a breakdown of the test results:

- Load wear index: This test measures the ability of a lubricant to prevent wear under load. Higher values indicate better wear protection. Super Lube Grease with Syncolon® (PTFE) has the highest load wear index at 70.63 kg, indicating strong wear resistance compared to the other Super Lube products tested.


- Weld Point: This measures the load at which the lubricant fails under extreme pressure. Super Lube Grease with Syncolon® (PTFE) also has the highest weld point at 400 kg, indicating its ability to withstand higher pressure before failing compared to the other products.


- Timken OK Load, ASTM D2509: This measures the load-carrying capacity of lubricating greases. A Timken OK Load of 40 lbs indicates the load at which the lubricant prevents metal-to-metal contact effectively. Both Super Lube® Grease with Syncolon® (PTFE) and Super Lube Oil with Syncolon® (PTFE) have the same rating of 40 lbs, suggesting similar load-carrying capabilities.


- Four Ball E.P. Scar Test, ASTM D4172: This test evaluates the lubricant's extreme pressure properties. Smaller scar diameters indicate better protection against wear. In this test, Super Lube Grease with Syncolon® (PTFE) has the smallest scar diameter, followed by Super Lube Lightweight Oil and Super Lube Oil with Syncolon® (PTFE), indicating their respective performance under extreme pressure conditions.

When considering whether Super Lube is suitable for a specific bearing, it's essential to check the bearing manufacturer's specifications or the load-bearing capacity required for that bearing. By comparing these specifications with the load ratings of Super Lube products in the Timken OK Load or Four Ball EP tests, you can determine if Super Lube meets or exceeds the necessary load requirements for that particular bearing.

If the ratings of Super Lube products are equivalent or higher than the load requirements specified by the bearing manufacturer, it is likely that Super Lube would meet the load requirement and provide adequate lubrication for the bearing.