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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
dised equipment as well as tools Klüber has developed to / Higher productivity
regularly test the quality of its products.
/ Compliance with legal requirements
/ Test results prove the high quality level and provide you and quality standards
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
All-around service
/ Comprehensive consulting and technical support Humans and the environment – what really counts
/ Development of plant lubrication charts / Products that last a lifetime and enable minimum-
/ Automatic lube point monitoring by means of quantity lubrication to be used help to save resources
Klüber Maintenance Software (KMS) and reduce disposal quantities.
/ Analysis of your used lubricants and components lubricants optimised for higher efficiency
/ 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
GTM
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Lubricants for preparatory and
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
Top and bottom drawing Insufficient bearing life if lubricated with standard
roller bearings in draw greases
frames
Overheating of bearings
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staple fibres
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.
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Lubricants for
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
INA
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staple fibres
STABURAGS NBU 12 / 300 KP Besides long-term lubricity, very good Long-term lubrication
Special high-pressure grease with corrosion protection
excellent long-term effectiveness Low maintenance requirements
Klüber high-speed lubricants for Increased operational reliability and The Klüber high-speed lubricants
open-ended spinning turbines, extended bearing life with very long listed are recommended by leading
opening and pressure rollers relubrication intervals rotor manufacturers.
ISOFLEX NBU 15 The range of lubricants is continuously
ISOFLEX NCA 15 adjusted to keep up with development
trends in the rotor manufacturing
ISOFLEX LDS 18 SPECIAL A sector.
Depot and relubricating oil for
Rieter OE machines
ISOFLEX PDP 65
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre
spinning machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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filaments
From the Uniform viscosity for exact metering The UNISILKON TK 017 THERM oils
UNISILKON TK 017 THERM oil adjustment and precise delivery are recommended e.g. by pump man-
series Low evaporation and sufficient resid- ufacturers and successfully used by
ual oil for the start-up lubrication of numerous synthetic fibre processors.
Essential for testing and start-up of
precision gear pumps in the melt preheated pumps
spinning process Separating effect towards many
synthetic materials
Klüberpaste UH 1 96-UO2 Protection against seizure of spinerets Klüberpaste UH1 96-UO2 and Klüber-
or paste HEL 46-450 are suitable for hot
Easy removal
screw threads up to 1200 °C.
Klüberpaste HEL 46-450 Easy dismantling of the spinerets
Well-proven hot screw thread
compound
UNISILKON M 2000 SPRAY No clogging of the spinerets and UNISILKON M 2000-SPRAY is a uni-
Effective separating lubricant for secure start-up of production at tem- versal separating lubricant for thermo-
polymers during spinning start peratures up to 180 – 200 °C max. plastics and duroplastics as well as
elastomers and is also suitable as a
sliding agent for seals.
UNISILKON TK 44 N 2 REC. A Long-term lubrication and improved Lubrication acc. to OEM recommendation,
UNISILKON L 50/2 bearing life under demanding conditions e.g. by Starlinger
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Lubricants for synthetic fibre
processing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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filaments
ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S Smooth running, thus no thread ISOFLEX SUPER LDS 18/25 S is a
Lubricant dispersion system for breakage; ensures years of mainte- CFC-free long-term lubricant (disper-
long-term lubrication nance-free operation. sion). Observe the solvent’s extended
evaporation period during relubrica-
tion.
SYNTHESO XOL 12 Very low wear rates SYNTHESO XOL 12 is also suitable
Synthetic oil with an extraordinary Reduced yarn tension and optimum for the lubrication of compressed air
performance spectrum distribution on the friction points tools.
Klüberoil Tex 1-22N Fully scourable and biologically degra- Klüberoil Tex 1-22N may also be used
dable oil as a needle oil in knitting machines
Mineral-oil-based textile machine
oil for steel rings
ISOFLEX NBU 15 High operational reliability ensures Filament coiling bearings are initially
One of Klüber’s high-speed lubri- accurate coiling of the filament. lubricated with ISOFLEX NBU 15 by
cants that is being successfully Neumag.
used worldwide
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Lubricants for twisting and
spool winding machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP Temperature reduction due to less ISOFLEX 3000 ALTEMP
Dynamically very light grease with friction
is also suitable for thread guide rails/
emergency lubricating properties Long maintenance intervals boxes on flat bed knitting machines.
imparted by a light-coloured solid
Clean lubrication
lubricant compound
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Lubricants for apparatuses and
special machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
SYNTHESO PROBA 270 Due to the sliding film the lids open SYNTHESO PROBA 270
Fully synthetic grease with neutral and close easily and the seals reach
The water and steam resistant grease film
properties towards natural and an extended service life.
is also an ideal assembly aid for all rubber
synthetic rubber Seal relubrication only required weekly 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
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 Relubrication is usually necessary only Klüber Silvertex Grease 3000 N
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP once a week and looping of the thread
ISOFLEX TEL 3000 ALTEMP
is avoided in Jacquard equipment.
Light-coloured, soft sliding greases for slide rails where smooth sliding
replacing oil lubrication operation is of primary importance
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Lubricants for
warp knitting machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
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Lubricants for
sizing machines and looms
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
Open gears and chains Dripping and splashing of the lubricant, short relubri-
cation intervals and thus high maintenance require-
ments and wear problems
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
MICROLUBE GBU Y 131 MICROLUBE GBU Y 131 allows MICROLUBE GBU Y 131 has an
extension of relubrication intervals to excellent backflow behaviour, which is
or
one month, even at extremely high especially important in friction points
STABURAGS NBU 12 ALTEMP speeds. subject to oscillating motion.
White special lubricant (contains STABURAGS NBU 12 ALTEMP This lubricant is recommended by
solid lubricant particles) with a high provides reliable protection against Sultex (Sulzer Textil).
pressure absorption capacity fretting corrosion.
ISOFLEX TOPAS NB 52 Both ISOFLEX types are smooth-run- Recommended for weaving machines
ISOFLEX ALLTIME SL 1 ning greases with operational reliability by Sauer-Diederichs
and long service life.
HOTEMP 2000-SPRAY Chain and gear lubricant, very adhe- HOTEMP 2000-SPRAY is a universal
Very adhesive, high-performance sive, which prevents splashing, good chain spray – also suitable for drive,
oil, resistant to high temperatures, damping properties. Suitable for spray control and transport chains running
good penetration heads with point and wide-jet applica- at high speeds.
tion
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Lubricants for
textile finishing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
Bearings in steamers
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
UNISILKON L 50/2
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Lubricants for
textile finishing machines
Example Machine / Component Lubrication Problem / Requirements
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
UNISILKON M 2000-SPRAY Smooth opening and closing of clips Regular application of the release
or ensured by small lubricant quantities agent to low-speed clips or needle
(acting as release agent), which keeps bars ensures an optimum separating
UNISILKON TK 002/100 needle bars and clip tables clean effect.
for semi-automatic application via
drip feed oilers or rotating brushes Expressly recommended by
MONFORTS
PETAMO GHY 133 N Long relubrication intervals STABURAGS N 12 MF for the lubri-
PETAMO GY 193 cation of fan bearings. Exclusively
Wear protection under boundary
or according to other recommen- recommended and time-tested for the
friction conditions
dations by manufacturers lifetime lubrication of electric motor
Reliability at high operating tempera- bearings
STABURAGS N 12 MF
tures
High-temperature and long-term Also suitable for rolling bearings on
grease with emergency lubricating chain return wheels as well as grease
properties imparted by MoS2 solid lubrication of splined shafts. The syn-
lubricant compound 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
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
Klübersynth GH 6 oils Can be delivered through oil pumps To suit the recommendations
Fully synthetic high-temperature and pipe systems, also at room tem- of machine manufacturers
oils with good viscosity-tempera- perature. At higher temperatures up Klübersynth GH 6 oils are available in
ture characteristics to 150 °C or short peaks up to 180 °C all common ISO viscosity grades.
(maximum film temperature 225 °C)
ISO viscosity grades 220, 460 and
Klübersynth GH 6 oils have a higher 1000 are recommended.
operational viscosity than mineral oils
of a similar ISO viscosity grade and
fulfil the demands for the required full
fluid-film lubrication.
BARRIERTA L 55/2 Excellent lubricating properties are also suitable for wear protection of
electrical contacts and suitable for the
Synthetic high-temperature lubrication of sliding material combi-
lubricating greases 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)
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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.
before cleaning
after cleaning
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Recommended Lubricants Advantages / Benefits Notes
Klüber Summit SH oils Clean compressor thanks to good Klüber Summit SH oils are available in all
High-performance compressor oils oxidation stability common viscosity grades. Compatibility
on a PAO basis Oil change intervals at least three with seals and paints should be tested.
times longer than those of mineral oils
When changing over from mineral oils,
energy cost cuttings by 3 to 5% are
possible.
Concentrated compressor Concentrated conditioner for cleaning Klüber Summit VARNASOLV is added
conditioner rotary screw and rotary vane compres- to the oil fill at a concentration of 10 %
Klüber Summit VARNASOLV sors, especially when changing over and should remain in the compressor
from mineral-oil-based products to the for 40 to 60 operating hours.
synthetic Klüber Summit DSL or SH oil
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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Notes
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Publisher and Copyright:
Klüber Lubrication München KG
B194001002
Edition 06.08
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