Date: ........ /......... /.........

SKF Grease Test Kit TKGT 1 - Report Template

Application & lubrication conditions (Refer to chapter 3.1 in the instructions for use)

Application type:

Machine number
(bearing position):
Bearing type and ø With W33 design ø N/A
designation:
Bearing operating ø °C ø °F Ambient temperature: ø °C ø °F
temperature:
Rotational speed n [Link] value: dm= 0.5*(d+D)
(r/min): d: Inner bore diameter, mm
D: Outer ring outside diameter, mm
Load (C/P): ø unknown
C: Basic dynamic load rating, kN
P: Equivalent dynamic bearing load, kN
Special conditions: ø Vertical shaft ø Outer ring rotation ø Oscillating movements
ø Vibrations ø Standing still ø Shock loads
ø Others (decribe): ...............................................................................................................................
Sealing type: ø Mechanical seals ø Labyrinth seals ø Oil seals
ø Shields ø Sealed for life
ø Other (decribe): ................................................................................................................................
Ambient conditions: ø Dry ø Humid ø Dirty/dusty
ø Contaminants ø Other (describe): ...................................................................................

Current lubrication conditions

Grease in use ø unknown

(name):
Basic speciocations: NLGI Thickener Base oil
Class: type: type:
Relubrication ø unknown Relubrication quantity ø unknown
interval (hours): (grams):
Relubrication ø Manual ø Automatic lubricator ø Centralized lubrication system
method:
ø Other (describe): ..................................................................................................................................

Recommendation given by SKF LubeSelect ([Link]

Grease
(name):
Relubrication Quantity (grams)
interval (hours):

Notes:
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 Machine number
(bearing position):

Nature of analysis:

ø Shelf life/Quality ø Routine control ø Damage

ø Grease performance ø Trend analysis ø Change of grease
ø Contamination expected ø Other reasons: .........................................................................................................

Collecting sample (Refer to chapter 3.2 in the instructions for use)

Sample name:
Date of sampling:
Date of last
relubrication:
Sample location: ø Bearing ø Bearing raceways ø Bearing cage ø Between roller elements

ø Seal ø Housing ø Other:: ..........................................................................

Bearing operating ø unknown
time (hours):

Testing (Refer to chapters 3.3 to 3.6 in the instructions for use)

Sample First visual inspection Consistency test Oil bleeding test Contamination test
(3.3) (3.4) (3.5) (3.6)
Fresh unused NLGI class:
(name): DAvFresh : .........&mm

....................... .......................................... SFresh : &&.........mm2

Used (name): NLGI class:
DAvUsed : &..........mm

....................... .......................................... SUsed : &.......&..mm2

Changes: NLGI difference:
%Diff :.........................

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Interpretation (Refer to chapter 3.7 & 4 in the instructions for use)

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Inspector /Technician:

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[Link]/lubrication
SKF Consistency test scale - TKGT 1

NLGI Grade
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MP5366-2 · 2009/11 · © SKF 2009
in this publication but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or
® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group
consequential arising out of the use of the information contained herein.