[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":170},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings":151},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":137,"contentOrigin":138,"date":139,"description":140,"extension":141,"image":142,"lastUpdated":143,"meta":144,"navigation":145,"ogImage":146,"originalArticle":147,"path":6,"seo":148,"stem":149,"tags":146,"__hash__":150},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings.md","Bearing grease added with graphite","\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings",[8],{"name":9,"position":10,"avatarUrl":11,"link":12},"Arturo Romero","CIO","https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farturork.png","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farturork",{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":127},"minimark",[16,20,23,26,31,34,37,40,44,47,50,53,56,59,63,66,69,78,82,85,89,92,111,115],[17,18,19],"p",{},"Regardless of the type of machine, it is vitally important that bearings\nfunction properly. These are mechanical elements that reduce friction between a\nshaft and the parts connected to it through bearings.",[17,21,22],{},"Their main functions are to support and facilitate the movement of the other\nparts, so the correct lubrication of the bearings is very important.",[17,24,25],{},"This choice will avoid the direct contact of the metals that form the bearing,\navoiding wear and protecting the surfaces from corrosion and extending the life\nof the part.",[27,28,30],"h2",{"id":29},"grease-or-oil","Grease or oil?",[17,32,33],{},"According to the type of bearing and the requirements of the machine, it is\nnecessary to choose between lubrication with grease or oil.",[17,35,36],{},"When the bearings work at high rotational speeds and have to support high loads,\nthey should be lubricated with oil since it allows heat evacuation.",[17,38,39],{},"On the other hand, with bearing grease, sealing properties are obtained,\nsurfaces are protected against corrosion and deposit capacity is added.",[27,41,43],{"id":42},"what-are-the-benefits-of-graphite-in-bearing-grease","What are the benefits of graphite in bearing grease?",[17,45,46],{},"When powdered graphite is added to the basic grease, extreme pressure resistance\nproperties are achieved; friction of the bearing parts and, consequently, wear\nis greatly reduced.",[17,48,49],{},"Some of the benefits of these greases are that they seal the bearings against\nthe ingress of contaminants from the outside. Particularly when operating in\nhumid environments. In addition, good anti-rust and anti-seize levels are\nachieved.",[17,51,52],{},"This type of calcium-based bearing grease is widely used in automotive and\nindustrial applications because of its high resistance to moisture and water\nwashout. Due to their graphite content, they are classified as pasty consistency\nlubricants.",[17,54,55],{},"It is important to mention that dry lubrication with graphite powders and\nmaterials is appropriate at extremely high temperatures, which few lubricants\ncan withstand, for example, in the metallurgical industry.",[17,57,58],{},"For these cases, graphite is used, a material that functions as a lubricant at\ntemperatures above 500°C. In some variants, dry lubricants are combined with oil\nor grease additives that can withstand high temperatures. Combining graphite\nwith greases and oils gives lubricating properties above their counterparts\nwithout this additive.",[27,60,62],{"id":61},"how-is-it-applied","How is it applied?",[17,64,65],{},"In a free space around the rolling elements and raceways, the graphitized grease\nsolution is injected. This allows the distribution of the graphitized lubricant\ninside the machine.",[17,67,68],{},"When put into operation, the self-lubricating graphite particles and the grease\nvehicle create a thin film on the raceways and rolling elements, which prevents\nmetal-to-metal contact on the parts.",[17,70,71,72,77],{},"If you would like to know more about other applications of graphite for the\nindustrial sector,\n",[73,74,76],"a",{"href":75},"\u002Fcontact","contact us at this link"," for more\ninformation.",[27,79,81],{"id":80},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,83,84],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[27,86,88],{"id":87},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,90,91],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[93,94,95,99,102,105,108],"ul",{},[96,97,98],"li",{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[96,100,101],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[96,103,104],{},"Required quantity.",[96,106,107],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[96,109,110],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[27,112,114],{"id":113},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,116,117,118,122,123,126],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[73,119,121],{"href":120},"\u002F","ESGRAF"," or ",[73,124,125],{"href":75},"request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":128,"searchDepth":129,"depth":129,"links":130},"",2,[131,132,133,134,135,136],{"id":29,"depth":129,"text":30},{"id":42,"depth":129,"text":43},{"id":61,"depth":129,"text":62},{"id":80,"depth":129,"text":81},{"id":87,"depth":129,"text":88},{"id":113,"depth":129,"text":114},"Use cases","translation","2020-08-05","Some of the benefits of these greases are that they seal bearings against the ingress of contaminants from the outside. Particularly when operating in humid environments. In addition, good anti-rust and anti-rust levels are achieved.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fgrasa-grafitada-para-rodamientos",{"title":5,"description":140},"blog\u002Fgraphitized-grease-for-bearings","Qdwe1I7lWC27KtaC8e7MvAg3nJsgNA1BMvIbwz4YcEs",[152,158,164],{"path":153,"title":154,"description":155,"image":156,"date":157,"category":137},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron","Spheroidal graphite cast iron - in which industries is it needed?","Cast irons are a group of ferrous alloys that have a large number of properties and have above 2% carbon. In these cases the carbon does not dissolve completely in the iron and solidifies in the form of graphite or iron carbide. One of the types is spheroidal graphite cast iron or nodular cast iron.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron.webp","2020-12-22",{"path":159,"title":160,"description":161,"image":162,"date":163,"category":137},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties","Anisotropic conductivity of graphite: conductor and insulator by direction","Graphite is not a uniform dielectric: it conducts well in the basal plane and behaves like an insulator perpendicular to the layers. That anisotropy explains its role in EDM, brushes, and thermal components.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties.webp","2020-12-15",{"path":165,"title":166,"description":167,"image":168,"date":169,"category":137},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake","Crystalline flake graphite: utilization and impact in the industry","Graphite is a mineral that can be obtained naturally but also artificially. artificially. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of industrial uses. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of applications due to its characteristics.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake.webp","2020-12-10",1785448974780]