Speciality Marine Lubricants
Wilhelmsen Ships Service exclusive partnership with Klüber Lubrication
Making lubricants work harder for you.
At Wilhelmsen, we understand the challenges you face operating in a demanding marine environment, and the need to protect your people, assets, cargoes, and the environment from potential harm.
That’s why we have chosen to form an exclusive partnership with Klüber Lubrication in the field of high-performance speciality marine lubricants.
Klüber Lubrication, in close cooperation with leading OEMs, has pioneered the creation of high-performance speciality marine lubricants, including the environmentally friendly range of EALs that safeguard maritime equipment, prolong the lifespan of its components, improve reliability, reduce downtime and operational costs, and extend maintenance intervals.
This exclusive partnership brings you Wilhelmsen Ships Service’s reputation for servicing the maritime industry through our unparalleled worldwide distribution network, our global team of committed technical lubrication experts, and dedicated 24/7 customer service, combined with Klüber Lubrication expertise in precision engineering and high-performance speciality lubricants.
Our guiding principles for success
Global Network
We have a global footprint and the largest delivery network in maritime industry.
OEM Approvals
Klüber Lubrication has been cooperating with all major OEMs from the maritime industry and has received multiple OEM approvals.
High Performance Records
We always test the products that we include in our portfolio. Thus, our product range only includes highly performing and highly reliable solutions.
Sourcing Simplicity
We have global delivery capabilities and can supply our complete range of solutions in more than 1,800 ports.
Technical Experts
We have a team of specialised Technical Specialists & Business Development Managers that can support and provide technical consultancy to our customers about Speciality Marine Lubricants.
Regulations
We are always compliant with local and international regulations, and we choose partners and products that are also compliant.
More than just lubricants
Klüber Lubrication high-performance speciality lubricants are designed for a variety of vessel applications. They provide protection against wear and corrosion, which allows longer intervals between maintenance and greater lifespan of ship components. The range also includes Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) that comply with the requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP).
Why Klüber Mineral Greases?
• High resistance to water spray-off
• Increase re-greasing intervals to 4 times as long as before or even longer
• Reduced types of different greases required on board
• Crew can easily manage the reduced inventory
• Multipurpose greases can be used across multiple applications
Superior water resistance with Klüberplex AG 11-462
Grease loss due to rain, waves, and spray on steel wire rope and other deck equipment contributes to increased lubricant usage and higher operating costs. Klüberplex AG 11-462 with its excellent water resistance and adhesion offers:
• Extended re-lubrication intervals
• Lower grease consumption
• Better corrosion and wear protection
This helps lower your operating costs and increase your profits.
Test procedure ASDM D-4049
1. Application of approx. 3 g of grease onto steel plate and weigh
2. Spray water (38 °C, 2.8 bar) for 5 minutes
3. Clear all grease that was pushed off of the top surface of the plate
4. Dry at 66 °C for 1 hour, then reweigh
5. Calculate % of grease sprayed off of the plate
Standard EP2 grease after test: 88% spray-off
Clean deck and increased safety – no drip down of Klüberplex AG 11-462
Adhesion is important for open gear and steel wire rope lubricants to prevent dripping down, especially in tropical temperatures or on sun heated surfaces. Due to its unique composition, Klüberplex AG 11-462 shows excellent adhesion to metal. Customers benefit from reduced wear of machine elements and better corrosion protection.
In-house adhesion test
NLGI 2 open gear grease
Pictures show 2.5 mm thick grease layer after 48 h at 70 °C on a vertically positioned sheet metal.
AG 11-462: 1% spray-off
In addition operators benefit from:
• Lower work load and grease consumption
• Cleaner decks – increasing worker safety
• Extended life of equipment operating in harsh environmental conditions.
Open slewing gear lubricated
Result: Klüberplex AG 11-462 achieves better adhesion on metal surfaces at higher temperatures than other open gear lubricants.
Klüberplex
Test result ASDM D-4049 (Water spray off)
Klüberplex AG 11-462
Standard black lubricant Klüberplex AG 11-462
Why Klüber EAL Greases?
• Compliant with 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP)
• Biodegradable, non-toxic to aquatic life and non-bioaccumulated
• Excellent corrosion protection and water resistance
• Lower maintenance costs and extended equipment life
• Cost-Effective Over Time
High performance at low temperatures with Klüberbio AM 92-142
Klüberbio AM 92-142 was developed in response to Redaelli’s request (Italian OEM for offshore steel wires) for a grease that meets several important requirements such as:
• Excellent compatibility with zinc coating
• High dropping point above 150°C when used in dynamic wire rope operations
• Good adhesion and water wash off stability
• Good wear and corrosion protection
• Low temperature behavior - retains its functionality down to -60°C.
Test procedure ASDM D-4049
1. A thin metal plate with a film thickness layer of 1 mm was used 2. This was cooled down to desired low temperature for 24 hour 3. The test sample was wrapped around a cylinder
The lubricating film of Klüberbio AM 92-142 retains its functionality down to the tested temperature (-60°C), if the grease does not get disrupted of peeled off.
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N for optimal wear protection
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N is applied in several different applications on vessels such as steel wire ropes, open gears, sliding bars, slewing gears, slow turning plain and roller bearings. Main advantages are:
• Strong adhesion with no dripping
• High stability against water washout
• Good wear protection
• Strong protection against corrosion
• Suitable for automatic lubrication systems
• EU Ecolabel
The test determines the grease’s ability to protect gears from wear under slow-speed conditions, which is crucial for applications such as open gears, slewing bearings and slow-turning plain and roller bearings.
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N demonstrates 10 times lower levels of wear compared to competing products and better protection for gears due to its special composition and higher water resistance.
Why Klüber EAL Oils?
• Specifically designed for thruster, stern tube or gearbox applications
• Less frequent top-up required with emulsifying oils
• Maximum protection against wear and corrosion, high efficiency and extended life performance at increasingly numerous lubrication points
• Largest number of OEM approvals offering the right lubricants for your vessel needs
High shear stability of Klüberbio EG 2 gear oils ensure long service of equipment and lubricant
One measure of a lubricant’s protective value is how well it withstands shearing under pressure. “Shear Stability” describes a lubricant’s ability to resist a decrease in viscosity due to exposure to mechanical loads. Maintaining the appropriate viscosity is critically important to both protect the equipment with a proper lubrication film and to extend the time between oil change intervals.
Viscosity Shear Stability Test CEC L-45-A-99
Decrease of kin. Viscosity @ 40 °C
Viscosity change after exposure to shear stress for 20 and 100 h
Klüberbio EG 2–100
Competitor product EAL 1
Competitor product EAL 2
Competitor product EAL 3
Result: The EAL 1) for thrusters – Klüberbio EG 2-100 exhibits minimal loss of viscosity under shear stress. Other EAL gear oils lose up to 61 % of their initial viscosity level.
1) EAL – lubricant complies with requirements of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants as defined in Appendix A of the 2013 Vessel General Permit
Klüberbio RM 2-100, non-emulsifying EAL stern tube oil
After intensive mixing with 50% water:
Klüber Non-Emulsifying Oil
Due to separation of oil and water, you can easily remove the water and just spend on top-up volume.
Other Emulsifying Oils
A stable emulsion forms so you are unable to drain the water. You will require a costly full oil replacement.
Why Klüber Compressor Oils?
• Maintain the efficiency and longevity of the vessel’s compressors
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Increase number of running hours up to 10.000
• Cover a wide range of complex applications
• Keep stable viscosity levels in the oil
Klüber Summit SH Series, Air compressor oils
Klüber Summit SH compressor oils have excellent oxidation stability due to the synthetic base oil, thus minimizing oxidation residues in the compressors and extending oil change intervals and the service life of oil filters and separators. Special inhibitors contained in the oils keep the inside of compressors clean. High RPVOT (rotating pressure vessel oxidation test) number correlates to high oxidation resistance and long oil life.
Key Benefits
• Low maintenance and operating costs
• High evaporation stability of the base oils
• Reduced oil consumption
• Efficiency improvement from 3% to 5%
• Easy compressor oil conversion
• Longer service life of the oil filters
• Low formation of oxidation residues in the oil circuit
• Reduced energy costs
Klüber Summit SH 46 surpasses competition in RPVOT results
Klüber Summit PGS Series, Gas compressor oils
Klüber Summit PGS compressor oils are based on polyalkylene glycols and special additives. In high-pressure piston compressors for natural gas or hydrocarbon process gas, mineral oils are easily absorbed into, and diluted by, the gas stream. Klüber Summit PGS compressor oils are extremely resistant to such effects. The extremely high viscosity index of Klüber Summit PGS compressor oils ensures good lubrication in a wide range of temperatures.
Key Benefits
• Highly resistant to hydrocarbon dilution
• Excellent protection against corrosive attack from wet CO2
• Free from compounding agents
• Low tendency to evaporation
• Reduces the frequency of oil changes and saves oil over time
Stable oil viscosity with Klüber Summit PGS 150
Selection of Applications
Optimally Equipped with Our Speciality Lubricants
This illustration shows the various applications of our marine lubricants. To show as many applications as possible in one illustration, we included components of the following ship types in this synthetic ship: Ro-ro ferry, cruise ship, cargo ship, wind turbine installation vessel, anchor handling tug supply vessel, pipe layer, cutter suction dredger, ATB tug boat.
Ro-Ro ramp, hatch
Thruster
Door
Hatch cover
Mooring winch
Life boat
Ship crane
Steel wire
Compressor
Fin stabiliser
Suction dredging system
18 Electric motor, alternator 21 Jacking system
Anchor handling winch
Offshore crane
Fairlead 9 Rail crane, LARS (launch and recovery system)
20 Power transmission, engine room
17 Propeller, FPP, CPP, Propeller cap, Stern Tube Oils
Azipod
Azimuthing thruster
Rudder
Towing pin
Stern roller
1 Ro-Ro ramp, hatch
Hydraulic oil according to HEES, ISO 15380
Gear oil according to CLP, DIN 51517-3
Grease, NLGI class Wear protection and load carrying capacity
Corrosion protection
Adhesion Resistance to water spray-off and washout Low temperature performance Compatibility with elastomers
Demulsifying oil
Biodegradation
Component / lubrication point
Anchor handling winch
Enclosed gear box
Bearing – rolling bearing
Anchor winch spooling device
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication Base oil
Klübersynth GEM 4-220 N 220
Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N LWC 320
Klübersynth GEM 4-460 N 460
Klüberbio EG 2-320 320
Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
Klüberbio BM 32-142 140
KLÜBERLUB BE 41-1501 1500
Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600
Offshore crane Klüberbio LM 2-32 32
Rail crane Klüberbio LM 2-46 46
LARS system
Sheave bearing / slewing bearing
Klüberbio BM 32-142 140 Hinge
Open gear on hoisting winch
Open gear at slewing bearing and drive pinion tooth rack & pinion
Umbilical cable
Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600
Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
AG 11-462
AG 11-462
AG 39-602 N
BM 32-142
11 Towing pin Bushing, bronze plain bearing Klüberplex AG 11-462 460
Stern roller Bearing – plain bearing
Rudder Bearing and seal
Azimuthing thruster Gear and bearing
Steering shaft seal
Azipod V
Azipod V and X – slewing bearing with gear teeth
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600
Klüberbio AG 39-700 N 680
Klüberbio LG 39-701 N 680
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600
Klüberbio BM 32-142 140
Klüberbio EG 2-68 68
Klüberbio EG 2-100 100
Klüberbio EG 2-150 150
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600
Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N LWC 320
Klüberbio EG 2-320 320
Azipod X Klüberfluid C-F 3 ULTRA 16500
Azipod V and X – sealing grease for turning shaft seal
Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 600 Empty field = not relevant; + = good; ++ = excellent; = applicable, fulfilled
Hydraulic oil according to HEES, ISO 15380 Gear oil according to CLP, DIN 51517-3
Grease, NLGI class Wear protection and load carrying capacity
Corrosion protection Adhesion
and washout
Module Component / lubrication point
Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication Speciality lubricant from Klüber Lubrication
Azipod V
Azipod X
Azipod C and D
Azipod VI – seal and support bearing (ice operation) Klüberbio LG 39-701 N
Azipod V – thrust bearing Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N LWC
Azipod X – thrust bearing (hybrid bearing)
Azipod V and X – propeller shaft bearing
Azipod X – propeller shaft seal
Azipod C and D – slewing bearing
Azipod C and D – propeller shaft bearing and seal
Azipod C and D – gear teeth on slewing bearing
Azipod C and D – thrust bearing
GEM 4-150 N LWC
GEM 4-320 N LWC
RM 2-150
GL 262
GL 262
C-SG 0 ULTRA
GEM 4-320 N LWC
Curved tooth gear coupling –oil lubrication
Curved tooth gear coupling –grease lubrication
GEM 1-320 N
Klübersynth GEM 4-100 N
Klübersynth GEM 4-150 N LWC
GEM 4-460 N
Klüberoil GEM 1-460 N
Hydraulic oil according to HEES, ISO 15380
Gear oil according to CLP, DIN 51517-3
Grease, NLGI class Wear protection and load carrying capacity
Corrosion protection Adhesion Resistance to water spray-off and washout Low temperature performance Compatibility with elastomers Demulsifying
Module
20 Electric motor Alternator/generator
21
Electric motor bearing Alternator bearing (grease lubricated)
Generator bearing (oil lubricated)
Jacking system Tooth rack and pinion – manual lubrication
Tooth rack and pinion – automatic lubrication
AG 39-602 N
LG 39-700 N
LG 39-701 N
22 Fin stabiliser
Hydraulic oil according to HEES, ISO 15380
Gear oil according to CLP, DIN 51517-3
Grease, NLGI class Wear protection and load carrying capacity
Corrosion protection
Adhesion Resistance to water spray-off and washout Low temperature performance
Compatibility with elastomers
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant
Lubricant Dispensers
Many lubrication points are difficult to access or a special challenge from a health and safety perspective. To increase safety, reliability and machine availability, Klüber Lubrication supplies high-performance oils and greases in “intelligent packages” for automatic lubrication of your machines and components.
Engine room applications:
• Fan bearings
• Electric motor bearings
• Pump bearings
Lubrication system:
Klübermatic FLEX 30 cm³
Klübermatic FLEX 60 cm³
Klübermatic FLEX 125 cm³
Selected lubricants are available in automatic lubricant dispensers for single-point lubrication. These tried-andtested electromechanical or electrochemical devices are available with various speciality lubricants.
Flexible – for use in demanding applications
Klübermatic FLEX is a compact, ready-to-use lubricator. It can be used for diverse applications at temperatures between −20°C and +60 °C. The lubrication interval can be selected in monthly increments between 1 and 12 months. An electronically controlled chemical reaction generates the pressure to ensure continuous fresh lubricant supply to the lubrication point at set intervals. Klübermatic FLEX is available in volumes of 30cm³, 60 cm and 125 cm³.
Applications
Klübermatic FLEX is particularly suitable for single-point lubrication in rolling and plain bearings, slideways, open gears, toothed racks, shaft seals and chains. The lubrication system is dust-tight and protected against splash water (according to IP 68).
Life raft davit applications:
• Rolling bearings
• Cable pulley
Lubrication system:
Klübermatic FLEX 60 cm³
Klübermatic FLEX 30 cm³
Klübermatic FLEX 125 cm³
Example:
Klübermatic FLEX filled with Klüberplex BEM 34-132 for on-deck applications
Klüberplex BEM 34-132
Product Portfolio List
EAL Oils
210000 Klüberbio EG 2-68 200 LTR
210004 Klüberbio EG 2-100 200 LTR
210008 Klüberbio EG 2-150 200 LTR
210062 Klüberbio EG 2-320 200 LTR
210012 Klüberbio RM 2-100 200 LTR
210056 Klüberbio RM 2-150 200 LTR
210069 Klüberbio RM 8-100 200 LTR
210095 Klüberbio RB 2-100 200 LTR
210073 Klüberbio LM 2-22 200 LTR
210050 Klüberbio LM 2-32 25 LTR
210074 Klüberbio LM 2-32 200 LTR
210075 Klüberbio LM 2-46 200 LTR
EAL Greases
210016
210028
210072
Klüberbio BM 32-142 25 KG
Klüberbio LG 39-701 N 18 KG
Klüberbio LG 39-701 N 180 KG
210071 Klüberbio LG 39-700 N 180 KG
210037 Klüberbio LG 39-700 N 25 KG
210068
210021
Klüberbio AM 92-142 25 KG
Klüberbio AM 92-142 180 KG
210077 Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 25 KG
210078 Klüberbio AG 39-602 N 180 KG
210094
210098
Synthetic Oils
Klüberbio GE 32-681 180 KG
Klüberbio GE 32-681 25 KG
210048 Klübersynth GEM 4-150 N LWC 200 LTR
210052 Klübersynth GEM 4-320 N LWC 200 LTR
210058 Klübersynth GEM 4-460 N 200 LTR
210055 Klüber Summit PGI 68 200 LTR
210006 Klüber Summit PGI 100 200 LTR
210057 Klüber Summit PGS 68 200 LTR
210070 Klüber Summit PGS 100 200 LTR
Synthetic Oils
210059 Klüber Summit PGS 150 200 LTR
210067 Klüber Summit HYSYN FG 46 200 LTR
210088 Klüber Summit SH 32 200 LTR DRUM
210089 Klüber Summit SH 32 20 LTR CANISTER
210079 Klüber Summit SH 46 200 LTR DRUM
210080 Klüber Summit SH 46 20 LTR CANISTER
210090 Klüber Summit SH 68 200 LTR DRUM
210091 Klüber Summit SH 68 20 LTR CANISTER
210092 Klüber Summit NGL 444 200 LTR DRUM
210093 Klüber Summit NGL 444 20 LTR CANISTER
Mineral Oils
210065 Klüberoil GEM 1-46 N 200 LTR
210066 Klüberoil GEM 1-68 N 20 LTR
210032 Klüberoil GEM 1-68 N 200 LTR
210036 Klüberoil GEM 1-100 N 200 LTR
210040 Klüberoil GEM 1-150 N 200 LTR
210044 Klüberfluid C-F 3 ULTRA 25 KG
Mineral Greases
210024 Klüberplex AG 11-462 25 KG
210064 Klüberplex BEM 41-132 25 KG
210063 Klüberplex GE 11-680 25 KG
210081 Klüberlub BE 41-1501 25 KG
210082 Klüberlub BE 41-1501 180 KG
210060 GRAFLOSCON C-SG 0 ULTRA
210061 MICROLUBE GL 262 25 KG
Klübermatic Flex
210084 Klüberplex BEM 34-132 – (10x30ML)
210085 Klüberplex BEM 34-132 – (10x60ML)
210086 Klüberplex BEM 34-132 – (10x125ML)
With the largest maritime network in the world, Wilhelmsen Ships Service is active in 2,200 ports, in 125 countries worldwide.
Supplying marine solutions including the UnitorTM brand of products, TimmTM ropes, UnicoolTM refrigerants, and UnitorTM and NalfleetTM marine chemicals, along with a complete portfolio of ships agency services and maritime logistics, last year we made product deliveries to 27,500 vessels and handled 75,000 port calls. The maritime industry’s trusted partner in port, on board and offshore, our wide portfolio of products and services are available in every market and region, to every conceivable vessel type.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is part of the Wilhelmsen Group.
For more information, see https://www.wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice/speciality-marine-lubricants/
Klüber Lubrication is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of speciality lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide. Most products are developed and made to specific customer requirements. During its more than 90 years of existence, Klüber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, thorough consultation and extensive services, which has earned it an excellent reputation in the market. The company holds all common industrial certifications and operates a testing section hardly rivalled in the lubricants industry.
Klüber Lubrication, set up as a retail company for mineral oil products in Munich in 1929, is today part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialties GmbH, a Business Group of the Freudenberg Group, Weinheim. Klüber Lubrication has about 2,400 employees in more than 30 countries.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Phone: (+47) 67 58 40 00
Fax: (+47) 67 58 40 80
Postal Address:
PO Box 33, NO-1324
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Contact your local WSS customer service for prices and availability.
For technical support for your vessels, consult our Technical Sales and Business Development Managers.