Flowserve LR Worthington - Manual (Page 19)

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5.2 Pump lubricants
5.2.1 Recommended oil lubricants
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Oil Splash / force feed / purge oil mist lubrication
Viscosity cSt
@ 40 ºC
32 46 68
Oil temperature range *
-5 to 65 ºC
(23 to 149 ºF)
-5 to 78 ºC
(23 to 172 ºF)
-5 to 80 ºC
(23 to 176 ºF)
Designation to ISO 3448
and DIN51524 part 2
ISO VG 32
32 HLP
ISO VG 46
46 HLP
ISO VG 68
68 HLP
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BP Castrol † Energol HLP-HM 32 Energol HLP-HM 46 Energol HLP-HM 68
ESSO † NUTO HP 32 NUTO HP 46 NUTO HP 68
ELF/Total †
ELFOLNA DS 32
Azolla ZS 32
ELFOLNA DS 46
Azolla ZS 46
ELFOLNA DS 68
Azolla ZS 68
LSC (for oil mist) LSO 32 (Synthetic oil) LSO 46 (Synthetic oil) LSO 68 (Synthetic oil)
ExxonMobil † Mobil DTE 24 Mobil DTE 25 Mobil DTE 26
Q8 † Q8 Haydn 32 Q8 Haydn 46 Q8 Haydn 68
Shell † Shell Tellus 32 Shell Tellus 46 Shell Tellus 68
Chevron Texaco † Rando HD 32 Rando HD 46 Rando HD 68
Wintershall (BASF Group) † Wiolan HS32 Wiolan HS46 Wiolan HS68
Fuchs † Renolin CL 32 Renolin CL 46 Renolin CL 68
* Note that it normally takes 2 hours for bearing temperature to stabilize and the final temperature will depend on the ambient, r/min, pumpage
temperature and pump size. Also some oils have a very low pour point and good viscosity index which extend the minimum temperature capability
of the oil. Always check the grade capability where the ambient is less than -5 ºC (23 ºF).
† Use LSC for oil mist. Oil parameters provide flash point >166 ºC (331 ºF), density >0.87 @ 15 ºC (59 ºF), pour point of -10 ºC (14 ºF) or lower.
5.2.2 Recommended grease lubricants
Grease NLGI 2 * NLGI 3
Temp. range
-20 to +100 ºC
(-4 to +212 ºF) -20 to +100 ºC
(-4 to +212 ºF)
Designation
acc. to DIN
KP2K-25 KP3K-20
BP Energrease LS-EP2 Energrease LS-EP3
Elf Multis EP2 Multis EP3
Fuchs RENOLIT EP2 RENOLIT EP3
ESSO Beacon EP2 Beacon EP3
Mobil Mobilux EP2 Mobilux EP3 **
Q8 Rembrandt EP2 Rembrandt EP3
Shell Alvania EP2 Alvania EP2
Texaco Multifak EP2 Multifak EP3
SKF LGEP 2
* NLGI 2 is an alternative grease and is not to be mixed with other
grades.
** Standard pre-packed grease for fitted antifriction bearings.
† Food type grease regreasing interval is 1200 hours. (Grease not
to be mixed with non-food grade.)
5.2.3 Recommended fill quantities
Refer to section 3.4.2, Pump and impeller data.
5.2.4 Lubrication schedule
5.2.4.1 Oil lubricated bearings
Normal oil change intervals are 4 000 operating hours
or at least every 6 months. For pumps on hot service
or in severely damp or corrosive atmosphere, the oil
will require changing more frequently. Lubricant and
bearing temperature analysis can be useful in
optimizing lubricant change intervals.
The lubricating oil should be a high quality mineral oil
having foam inhibitors. Synthetic oils may also be
used if checks show that the rubber oil seals will not
be adversely affected.
The bearing temperature may be allowed to rise to
50
°
C (90
°
F) above ambient, but should not exceed
82
°
C (180
°
F). A continuously rising temperature or
an abrupt rise, indicate a fault.
5.2.4.2 Grease lubricated bearings
When grease nipples are fitted, one charge between
grease changes is advisable for most operating
conditions, ie 2 000 hours interval.
Normal intervals between grease changes are 4 000
hours or at least every 6 months.
The characteristics of the installation and severity of
service will determine the frequency of lubrication.
Lubricant and bearing temperature analysis can be
useful in optimising lubricant change intervals.
The bearing temperature may be allowed to rise to
55
°
C (99
°
F) above ambient but should not exceed
95
°
C (203
°
F). For most operating conditions a quality
grease having a lithium soap base and NLGI
consistency of No 2 or No 3 is recommended. The
drop point should exceed 175
°
C (350
°
F).
Never mix greases containing different
bases, thickeners or additives.