Performance of the lubricant in the bearing industry is a major issue – how long and how well it can minimize friction to prevent bearing wear. Nye offers an extensive collection of bearing oils and greases. Each is designed to provide an adequate film of lubricant throughout a range of operating temperatures, speeds and loads, and to resist oxidation, thermal breakdown, and evaporation. Some of Nye’s most popular bearing lubricants are listed below.

Note: For precision bearing applications, Nye’s ultrafiltration service of bearing oils and greases is recommended.
Our Products
Following is a partial list of popular Nye lubricants for bearings. Additional oils and greases are available to meet a wide range of application requirements. For technical specifications, evaluation samples, questions about any Nye products, or to discuss a lubricant custom-designed for your application — call us at 021-3912 2362.
Sintered Bearings
Synthetic Oils | Temperature Range (°C) | Viscosity @ 40°C | Application Focus |
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SYNTHETIC OIL 188B | -40 to 120 | 101.5 cSt | PAO, plastic compatible, medium viscosity oil for improved load bearing characteristics. |
SYNTHETIC OIL 132B | -60 to 120 | 17 cSt | PAO, plastic compatible, light viscosity oil for improved low torque start-up |
SYNTHETIC OIL 148G | -40 to 175 | 153 cSt | Blend of PAO & alkylated napthalene, plastic compatible, excellent wide-temperature serviceability. |
SYNTHETIC OIL 181B | -40 to 125 | 49.9 cSt | PAO, plastic compatible, light viscosity oil; most commonly used viscosity for sintered bearings |
SYNTHETIC OIL 310B | -25 to 125 | 550 cSt | High viscosity PAO with additives to reduce friction and wear in sintered iron bearings |
SYNTHETIC OIL 623B | -40 to 150 | 54 cSt | Light viscosity oil, good for porous metal sleeve bearings. Low volatility. Excellent oxidation stability |
SYNTHETIC OIL 634B | -40 to 150 | 35 cSt | Light viscosity polyolester-based oil with copper passivator and anti-wear additives for low torque applications |
UNIFLOR 8920 | -65 to 250 | 150 cSt | Medium viscosity, good film strength, exceptional lubricity and chemical inertness, very wide temperature capability |
Dropping Point (°C) | Evaporation (24 hrs @ 100°C) | Water Washout | 4-Ball Wear Scar | Application Notes |
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RHEOTEMP 600 | -60 to 177 | PAO-Ester/ Lithium Complex | 1.5 | < 320 |
RHEOLUBE 374B | -40 to 150 | PAO / Lithium Soap | 2 | 260 |
RHEOLUBE 374C | -40 to 150 | PAO / Lithium Soap | 4 | 304 |
RHEOPLEX 6000HT | -40 to 150 | Alkylated Naphtalene / Sodium Soap | 2 | >260 |
RHEOLUBE 2000 | -45 to 125 | MAC / Sodium Soap | 2 | >260 |
RHEOLUBE 716R | -54 to 150 | Ester / Lithium Soap | 2 | 185 |
UNIFLOR 8922EL | -65 to 250 | PFPE / PTFE | 2 | 216 |
UNIFLOR 8931 | -70 to 250 | PFPE / PTFE | 2 | Non-melting |