
Product Description
SKF LGMT 3 mineral-oil, lithium-soap general-purpose bearing grease, NLGI 3 consistency, for industrial and automotive rolling and plain bearings. 18 kg pail (designation LGMT 3/18). Used by maintenance technicians and installation crews across industrial, marine and construction service.
Technical Specifications
- SKF LGMT 3 general-purpose industrial and automotive bearing grease. Mineral base oil thickened with lithium soap; NLGI consistency class 3, DIN 51825 code K3K-30, amber. The stiffer NLGI 3 grade suits rolling bearings on shafts above 100 mm, plain bearings, outer-ring rotation, vertical-shaft and propeller-shaft applications, car, truck and trailer wheel bearings and large electric motors. Water-resistant with rust-inhibiting properties and good mechanical stability. Operating temperature range -30 to +120 degC; dropping point >180 degC (DIN ISO 2176); base oil viscosity 125 mm2/s at 40 degC and 12 mm2/s at 100 degC; penetration 220-250 (DIN ISO 2137). Supplied in the 18 kg pail, SKF order designation LGMT 3/18.
- Weight
- 18 kg
- Suitable for High load applications
- 2 of 5
- Suitable for Vertical shaft applications
- 5 of 5
- Suitable for applications with Oscilating movements
- 3 of 5
- Suitable for applications with Severe vibrations
- 5 of 5
- Suitable for applications that require Rust protection
- 4 of 5
- Suitable for applications that require Water resistance
- 4 of 5
- Suitable for applications that require Frequent start-up
- 3 of 5
- Operating temperature range
- -30–120 °C
- Load Range
- Low - Medium C/P > 8
- Speed Range
- Medium
- Dropping point (min) ISO 2176
- 180 °C
- Penetration DIN ISO 2137, Worked, 60 strokes (10⁻¹mm)
- 220 - 250
- Mechanical stability, V2F test, 144 hrs
- M
- Corrosion protection, Emcor, ISO 11007, Distilled water
- 0-0
- Water resistance (max.) DIN 51807/1, 3 hrs at 90 °C
- 1
- Oil separation DIN 51817, 40°C, %
- 1-3
- Lubrication ability, R2F test B at 120°C
- Pass
- Category
- Bearing grease
- Lubricant
- LGMT 3
- NLGI consistency class
- 3
- Base oil viscosity DIN 51562 at 40 °C
- 125 mm²/s
- Base oil viscosity DIN 51562 at 100 °C
- 12 mm²/s
- Biodegradable
- No
- Food Grade
- No
- DIN 51825 code
- K3K-30
- Thickener
- Lithium
- Colour
- Amber
- Base oil type
- Mineral
- Shelf life
- 5 year
- Available for single point lubrication
- yes
- Country of Manufacturing (COM code)
- 17 - Belgium
- Product net weight
- 18 kg
- eClass code
- 23-06-01-01
- UNSPSC code
- 15121902
Standards & Compliance
- Temperature Range
- -30 to +120 degC
- HS Code
- 3403.19
Product Documentation
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Technical guides
Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-08-29. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy LGMT 3/18?
- LGMT 3/18 can be ordered from cballast.com as a SKF catalogue item: request a quotation on this page or email sales@cballast.com, and the order ships worldwide.
- What is the manufacturer part number for this SKF product?
- The manufacturer part number is LGMT 3/18.
- What is the HS code for LGMT 3/18?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for LGMT 3/18 is 3403.19.
- Who manufactures LGMT 3/18?
- LGMT 3/18 is a SKF product in the Tools range.
- Is a datasheet available for LGMT 3/18?
- Yes — the LGMT 3/18 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for LGMT 3/18?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is LGMT 3/18 available?
- Yes — LGMT 3/18 is available to order: fulfilment is from supplier stock in cBallast's European network, dispatched directly from the warehouse to the customer, with the exact lead time stated in the quotation (reply within 24 hours).
