Product Range

CASSIDA
Food Grade
Lubricants
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LUBRICANTS.
TECHNOLOGY.
PEOPLE.

FUCHS LUBRITECH ­–
Special Application Lubricants

We focus consistently on high-quality lubricants and related specialties. We develop

innovative and holistic solutions for a widde variety of applications. We value the high
level of commitment of our employees and their trusting interaction with one another.
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Facts and figures

Company: FUCHS Lubricants Co., part of the FUCHS Group,
based in Harvey, Illinois
LUBRITECH Division: the Special Application Division of the
FUCHS Group

Product range: FUCHS LUBRITECH offers a full range of more

than 1,000 special products, including food grade lubricants,
adhesive lubricants, lubricating fluids and greases, pastes, solid
film lubricants, concrete release agents, aerosols, and metal-
forming lubricants

Certifications: ISO 9001: 2008, NSF ISO 21469, Halal, Kosher

FUCHS has developed, produced, and sold lubricants and related

specialties for more than 80 years – for virtually all applications and
sectors. With over 100,000 customers and 50 companies
worldwide, the FUCHS Group is the world’s leading independent
lubricant supplier.

Within the FUCHS Group, FUCHS LUBRITECH is the expert for

Special Application Lubricants. A team of more than 500 specialists
around the world work to meet your needs. However demanding
the application, we offer a specialized solution. Service is a crucial
and fundamental component of our offering. Our experts offer
on-site technical consultation to assure performance, efficiency, and
process reliability.

FUCHS LUBRITECH special lubricants stand for highest perfor-

mance and sustainability, safety and reliability, and efficiency and
cost savings. They represent a promise: technology that pays
back.
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CASSIDA –
Food Grade Lubricants

The CASSIDA line offers a comprehensive range of high-performance lubricants for the food and beverage
industries, including fully synthetic as well as semi-synthetic and white-oil-based products. Each product’s
composition is always optimized to ensure maximum suitability for their respective application.

This product catalog introduces our product portfolio and gives an overview of the wide range of CASSIDA
products, including CASSIDA Fluids (fully synthetic), CASSIDA Greases (fully synthetic), and FM Lubricants
(white-oil-based and semi-synthetic).

The FUCHS LUBRITECH Food Division team or your local sales partner will be happy to assist you in finding
the best products for your application. You will receive individual, competent advice and recommendations
for products that are best suited for fulfilling your particular requirements.
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Contents

ABOUT 8-11 FLUIDS 12-17

Industries Served ....................................................... 8 Chain Oils ...................................................................... 14
Highest Safety Standards .......................................... 10 Compressor Fluids ......................................................... 15
Gear Fluids ..................................................................... 15
Hydraulic Fluids ............................................................. 16
Maintenance Fluid ........................................................ 17
Vacuum Pump Fluid ...................................................... 17
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Contents

GREASES 18-23 FM RANGE 24-27

Regular Load ............................................................. 20 Hydraulic Oils ................................................................ 26
Extreme Pressure ....................................................... 20 Gear Oils ........................................................................ 26
Heavy Duty ................................................................ 20 Chain Oil ........................................................................ 27
Specialties .................................................................. 21 Specialties ...................................................................... 27
Greases .......................................................................... 29
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Industries Served by
CASSIDA Food Grade Lubricants

Beverage and brewing industry Meat and poultry industry Dairy industry
The production of food, beverages Millions of pounds of meat and Customers from the dairy industry as
and related products puts the strictest poultry are processed every year. Just well as the other food-related
requirements on the lubricants used as in all other food industries, the industries benefit from the excellent
in th e man u fa c t u r in g p r o c e s s . safety of the production process is quality of the CASSIDA portfolio,
Consumer protection is absolutely crucial. CASSIDA food grade lubricants which has been confirmed by
essential. Incidental oil contamination support this safety. In addition, numerous OEM approvals given by
during the bottling and canning ensuring that the pro­duction process well-known m anuf acturers of
process must be avoided by breweries runs smoothly and is highly effective production and manufacturing
and beverage manufacturers, who (meaning longer component lifetimes equipment. This assures that the
brew, mix, can and bottle millions of and extended maintenance intervals) highest demands of the industry are met.
gallons of beverages for global is our number one priority.
markets every year.
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Bakery and confectionery industry Animal feed industry Edible oil processing industry
With the high temperatures required Only safe feed will allow safe food to In modern cuisine and with changing
by the bakery and confectionery be produced. CASSIDA food grade eating habits, edible oil, such as olive
industry, high heat resistance and lubricants provide this safety to the oil, sunflower oil and rapeseed oil,
stability of the lubricant is crucial. producers of animal feed. The products play an integral role in our diets. With
FUCHS LUBRITECH’s research into comply with the vast variety of feed CASSIDA food grade lubricants, FUCHS
extreme applications ensures that requirements for livestock and other LUBRITECH offers a wide choice of
CASSIDA food grade lubricants animals – from dairy cows and poultry lubricating fluids and greases for safe
perform at the highest level to allow to pets and fish. and efficient lubrication of the
for safe and reliable production and production processes.
manufacturing processes.
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Serving the Highest Safety Standards

of the Food and Beverage Industry

Our product portfolio – at a glance Safety, our number one priority Our most important product:
Lubricants for the production, Our manufacturing plants in Kansas individual consulting and service
processing, and packaging of food, City, KS, and Kaiserslautern, Germany, We set standards not only with our
beverages, medications, and cosmetic as well as the food grade lubricants high-performance products, but also
products must fulfill stringent produced there, are certified in with our exceptional service! This
requirements. Consumer protection is accordance with the international includes providing advice on how to
crucial, which is why FUCHS LUBRITECH standard ISO 21469. This standard optimize the use of food grade
practices the highest safety standards in determines the hygienic requirements lubricants taking into account stringent
all aspects of develop-ment, for the composition, manufacturing, QA management procedures in order
production, sales, and after-sales and use of lubricants that may have to avoid food contamination (in
service. incidental contact with food products – accordance with HACCP = Hazard
assuring that our products fulfill the Analysis and Critical Control Points),
FUCHS LUBRITECH products outperform highest possible safety standard. examination of used lubricants,
many of the industrial non-food-grade Additionally, our CASSIDA products development of lubrication and
lubricants on the market, while fulfill the strict requirements of both maintenance schedules, support in
conforming to US FDA regulations. Jewish and Muslim laws and changing lubricants, active support for
They are formulated with the most regulations. The respective Kosher and practical testing, careful documentation
advanced rust and oxidation, anti-wear, Halal cer-tificates guarantee the of all measures, and much more.
and extreme-pressure additives highest possible level of product and
available, all of which provide the food safety. Finding comprehensive, sustainable,
maximum level of protection for your and safe solutions for all tribological
expensive food processing equipment. issues arising from our customers’
requirements and their applications is
FUCHS LUBRITECH customers benefit our declared goal. Customer seminars
from the excellent quality of the and training sessions held globally
CASSIDA product line, which has OEM complete our service program.
approvals from well-known
manufacturers of production and With its competent technical advice
manufacturing equipment. and widespread sales network, our
global Food Division team supports you
in your production and processing
activities to ensure that you will always
achieve optimal results.

NSF registered Kosher certified Halal certified

ISO certified
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Guide to Symbols

Roller bearings Plain bearings Flushing High temperature Low temperature

Can seamers Chains Conveyors Gears – open Gears – enclosed

and sterilisers

Extreme pressure Industrial coolants Heat transfer Hydraulics Valves, taps

and fittings

Compressors Direct food contact Sugar dissolving Vacuum pumps Maintenance spray

Slideways Mounting/assembling/ Maintenance aid Worm gears Linkages, pins

disassembling aid

Anti-corrosive NSF registered

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CASSIDA FLUIDS

CASSIDA lubricating fluids based on fully synthetic base oils are developed to meet related industry
specifications and to fulfill the stringent guidelines governing food-compatible lubricants. The
high-performance lubricating fluids of the CASSIDA range enable the efficient operation of demanding
manufacturing processes, a higher degree of utilization of machines, and a reduction in maintenance
costs. They are used in various branches of the food and beverage industry.
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FUCHS LUBRITECH’s extensive range of food grade lubricating These high-performance lubricating fluids enable the efficient
fluids offers the user a wide choice of CASSIDA-branded operation of demanding production and manufacturing
products for lifetime and total loss lubrication. processes, a higher degree of utilization of machines, and a
reduction in maintenance.
In addition to mineral-oil-based fluids, a very diverse selection
of synthetic lubricating fluids are available for a wide range of FUCHS LUBRITECH researches constantly to increase
applications in the food and beverage industry. performance and offer optimum lubricating fluids for
maximum safety in food grade applications.

Chain oils CASSIDA CHAIN OIL 150 | 1500 SPRAY .................................... 14

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL LT ............................................................ 14

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL HT 220 .................................................... 14

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL PG 130 NA | 220 NA ................................ 14

Compressor fluids CASSIDA FLUID CR 46 | 100 ..................................................... 15

CASSIDA FLUID CRE 46 ............................................................ 15

CASSIDA FLUID RF 68 ............................................................... 15

Gear fluids CASSIDA FLUID GL 150 | 220 | 320 | 460 | 680 ......................... 15

CASSIDA FLUID GLE 150 | 220 ................................................. 16

CASSIDA FLUID PAG 220 | 460 | 680 ........................................ 16

Hydraulic fluids CASSIDA FLUID HF 15 | 32 | 46 | 68 | 100 ................................. 16

Maintenance fluid CASSIDA SILICONE FLUID SPRAY .............................................. 17

Vacuum pump fluid CASSIDA FLUID VP 100 ............................................................ 17

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CHAIN OILS

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL 150 | 1500 Spray

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, very high-performance chain oils. Highly CASSIDA CHAIN OIL 150 150 19
resistant to fling-off or wash-off. Excellent protection
CASSIDA CHAIN OIL 1500 Spray 1500 135*
against wear and corrosion.

Main application: Lubrication of drive and transport

chains in the food industry. Can be applied by brush,
bath, automatic lubrication systems, or spraying.

* after evaporation of solvent

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL LT

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance anti-wear chain oil CASSIDA CHAIN OIL LT 32 6.5
suitable for a wide range of temperatures, including
sub-zero conditions.

Main application: Transport mechanisms inside food

freezers such as spiral freezers. Lubrication of metal–
metal and metal–ceramic contact points in open
machinery, such as slideways and chains. Plain and
anti-friction bearings.

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL HT 220

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, ester-based, high-temperature chain CASSIDA CHAIN OIL HT 220 220 20
lubricant suitable for temperatures of up to 464°F
(240°C).

Main application: Drive and transport chains in the

food industry. Also intended for use in equipment for
manufacturing food packaging.

CASSIDA CHAIN OIL PG 130 NA | 220 NA

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance chain oils. CASSIDA CHAIN OIL PG 130 NA 130 22

Main application: High temperature drive and CASSIDA CHAIN OIL PG 220 NA 220 33
transport chain in food industry. Circulation systems,
bearings, way oils, and powder metal bearings.
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COMPRESSOR FLUIDS

CASSIDA FLUID CR 46 | 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, very high-performance, long-life com- CASSIDA FLUID CR 46 46 8.0

pressor oils. Meet DIN 51524 HLP and ISO 6743-3A.
CASSIDA FLUID CR 100 100 14
Main application: Oil-flooded rotary vane and screw
air compressors in food processing plants.

CASSIDA FLUID CRE 46

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Advanced synthetic compressor lubricant for food CASSIDA CRE 46 42 7.3

manufacturing machinery.

Main application: Rotary screw compressor, vacuum

pumps, and circulating systems.

CASSIDA FLUID RF 68

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic lubricants for refrigeration compressors CASSIDA FLUID RF 68 68 9.7

used in the food industry.

Main application: Recommended for use in open and

semi-open compressors, both screw and reciprocating
types. Designed for applications with ammonia (R717),
offering excellent performance under high and low
evaporation temperatures. Can also be used with
halogenated hydrocarbons (R22) and isobutane
(R600a).

GEAR FLUIDS

CASSIDA FLUID GL 150 | 220 | 320 | 460 | 680

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, very high-performance, long-life, CASSIDA FLUID GL 150 150 19

anti-wear gear oils. Meet DIN 51517 CLP and ISO
CASSIDA FLUID GL 220 220 25
6743/6 specifications.
CASSIDA FLUID GL 320 320 33
Main application: Suiable for gearboxes on food
handling and processing equipment. Can also be used CASSIDA FLUID GL 460 460 44
for general machine lubricantion, e.g. chains.
CASSIDA FLUID GL 680 680 59
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GEAR FLUIDS

CASSIDA FLUID GLE 150 | 220

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance, anti-wear gear fluids CASSIDA FLUID GLE 150 150 19
for use in the food canning industry. Provide excellent
CASSIDA FLUID GLE 220 220 25
lubrication, even when operating in locations where
the product may be subject to contamination with
water, juice, and food. CASSIDA FLUID GLE holds these
contaminants in suspension, thus protecting metal
surfaces from wear and corrosion. Approved by
Angelus Sanitary Can Seaming Company for can
seamer lubrication.

Main application: Lubrication of rotary can seaming

machines, including both enclosed and total loss
systems, and for circulating and bearing oil systems
where contamination with water or food juices can
occur.

CASSIDA FLUID PAG 220 | 460 | 680

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance gear lubricants for CASSIDA FLUID PAG 220 220 42
worm gearboxes. High resistance to micro-pitting.
CASSIDA FLUID PAG 460 460 83
Provide exceptional thermal stability and corrosion
protection. Exceptional low-friction characteristics CASSIDA FLUID PAG 680 680 122
providing efficient power transmission.

Main application: For the lubrication of worm gear-

boxes in food processing plants. Ideal for all worm
gear applications. Suitable for use in situations where
equipment is routinely cleaned before and after use
and where water might enter the lubricant.

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS

CASSIDA FLUID HF 15 | 32 | 46 | 68 | 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance, long-life, anti-wear CASSIDA FLUID HF 15 15 3.6

hydraulic oils. Meets ISO 6743/4 HM, DIN 51524 HLP,
CASSIDA FLUID HF 32 32 6
HVLP, and DIN 51517 CLP (ISO 68 and ISO 100)
specifications. CASSIDA FLUID HF 46 46 8

Main application: Hydraulic systems, hydrostatic CASSIDA FLUID HF 68 68 11

gears and control systems, plain and anti-friction
bearings on food handling and processing equipment. CASSIDA FLUID HF 100 100 14
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MAINTENANCE FLUID

CASSIDA SILICONE FLUID Spray

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Silicone-based, fully synthetic, multipurpose fluid. CASSIDA SILICONE FLUID Spray 1000* 730*
Thermal stability up to 484°F (250°C). Excellent
adhesive properties minimize fling-off in use and
wash-off by both cold and hot water. Readily displaces
water. Formulated for use on metal–non-metal or
non-metal–non-metal contact surfaces.

Main application: For lubrication of conveyors; slow

rotating machinery; small, slow-speed bearings and
pivot points found in equipment in the food industry.

*without propellant

VACUUM PUMP FLUID

CASSIDA FLUID VP 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance vacuum pump oil. CASSIDA FLUID VP 100 100 14

Main application: Vacuum pumps producing a

medium vacuum, used in the food and beverage
processing and packing industry.
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CASSIDA GREASES

CASSIDA greases are fully based on synthetics and fulfill the same technical requirements as non-food
grade lubricants – i.e. to reduce friction and wear or to protect against corrosion. For the food and
beverage industry they support maximum food safety. With our range of CASSIDA greases we cover all
of the applications where there is potential for incidental food contact – as found in various branches of
the food and beverage industry.
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Included in the CASSIDA range of greases are direct contact At slower speeds, high pressures, and high loads, a heavy-
lubricants which are both NSF H1 and also 3H registered for duty grease is required which helps protect machinery. We
safety. This means the lubricants are acceptable for incidental provide CASSIDA greases that are specifically designed for
contact with food as well as for use as release agents on hard heavy-loaded and shock-loaded applications.
surfaces which are in direct contact with meat and poultry.

Other product series include highly water-resistant greases,

Our CASSIDA GREASE EPS range of lubricants has been assembly pastes, and low-temperature greases.
developed to provide high performance and wear protection
for machinery operating at high pressures and loads.

Overview of CASSIDA Greases

Regular load CASSIDA GREASE RLS 00 | 0 |1 | 2 ........................................... 20

Extreme pressure CASSIDA GREASE EPS 00 | 0 | 1 | 2 .......................................... 20

Heavy duty CASSIDA GREASE HDS 00 | 2 ................................................... 20

Specialties CASSIDA GREASE GTS 2 .......................................................... 21

CASSIDA GREASE GTX 2 .......................................................... 21

CASSIDA GREASE HTS 2 .......................................................... 21

CASSIDA GREASE LTS 1 ........................................................... 21

CASSIDA GREASE MD 2 ........................................................... 22

CASSIDA GREASE SGG 000 ..................................................... 22

CASSIDA GREASE FC 1 | 2 ....................................................... 22

CASSIDA FM GREASE 930-2 .................................................... 23

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REGULAR LOAD

CASSIDA GREASE RLS 00 | 0 | 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, regular-load aluminum complex CASSIDA GREASE RLS 00 100 13 00

greases with synthetic base fluid.
CASSIDA GREASE RLS 0 150 18 0
Main application: For use on bearings, bushings, and
linkages on food manufacturing equipment. CASSIDA CASSIDA GREASE RLS 1 150 18 1

GREASE RLS 0 and 00 are particularly recommended CASSIDA GREASE RLS 2 150 18 1
for centralized lube systems or other similar systems
where an NLGI 2 grease may be difficult to dispense.

EXTREME PRESSURE

CASSIDA GREASE EPS 00 | 0 | 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, extreme-pressure aluminum CASSIDA GREASE EPS 00 220 25 00

complex greases with synthetic base fluid.
CASSIDA GREASE EPS 0 220 25 0
Main application: For use on bearings, bushings, and
CASSIDA GREASE EPS 1 220 25 1
linkages on food manufacturingg equipment, par-
ticularly where high pressure and loads, high CASSIDA GREASE EPS 2 220 25 1
temperatures, and water spray occur. CASSIDA
GREASE EPS 00 is especially recommended for
centralized lube systems and enclosed gears.

HEAVY DUTY

CASSIDA GREASE HDS 00 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, high-viscosity heavy-duty aluminum CASSIDA GREASE HDS 00 800 68 00

complex greases with synthetic base fluid.
CASSIDA GREASE HDS 2 800 68 2
Main application: For use on bearings, bushings, and
linkages on food manufacturing equipment, particu-
larly where slower speeds, high pressure and loads,
high temperatures, and water spray are present.
CASSIDA GREASE HDS 00 is recommended for open
gears and centralized lube systems.
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SPECIALTIES

CASSIDA GREASE GTS 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Specialty extreme-pressure calcium sulfonate complex CASSIDA GREASE GTS 2 50 8.6 2

greases with synthetic base fluid. Excellent extreme
pressure, anti-wear, and corrosion prevention properties.

Main application: For use on bearings of electric

motors, pumps, conveyors, mixers, gear units, and
medium- to high-speed bearings operating at up to
340 °F (170°C).

CASSIDA GREASE GTX 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, extreme-pressure calcium sulfonate CASSIDA GREASE GTX 2 400 40 2

complex grease with synthetic base fluid. Excellent
extreme pressure, anti-wear, and corrosion prevention
properties.

Main application: For use on bearings of electric

motors, pumps, conveyors, mixers, gear units, and
bearings. Heavy-loaded and shock-loaded applications
with low- to medium-speed bearings operating at up
to 360°F (180°C), such as machines used to process
pet food and animal feed.

CASSIDA GREASE HTS 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Inorganically thickened grease with synthetic base fluid CASSIDA GREASE HTS 2 400 40 2
and PTFE

Main application: Suitable for high-temperature

applications up to 392°F (200°C). Short term peak of
428°F (+220°C)

CASSIDA GREASE LTS 1

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance aluminum complex grease with CASSIDA GREASE LTS 1 20 4.5 1

low- viscosity synthetic base fluid.

Main application: For use on bearings, bushings, and

linkages on food manufacturing equipment. Particu-
larly recommended for use in cold storage situations
with temperatures down to −58°F (−50°C).
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SPECIALTIES

CASSIDA GREASE MD 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, silicone-based specialty grease CASSIDA GREASE MD 2 650 250 2-3

specially developed for the lubrication and sealing of
taps, valves, and fittings with EPDM seals. Suitable for
use with other seal materials normally used in food
machinery lubrication systems. Good resistance to hot
water, steam, and disinfectant solutions.

Main application: Taps, flow meters, and fittings used

for the handling of water, drinks, and beer. Seals on
autoclaves and sterilizers. Suitable for continuous
operation at temperatures of up to 365°F (180°C) and
short-term exposure to temperatures not exceeding
480°F (250°C).

CASSIDA GREASE SGG 000

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, aluminum complex grease with CASSIDA GREASE SGG 000 460 46 000
synthetic base fluid.

Main application: For use in gearboxes where fill-

for-life lubrication is required. CASSIDA GREASE SGG
000 is also recommended for centralized lube systems
that call for fluid grease with a heavy base oil viscosity
and maximum performance.

CASSIDA GREASE FC 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Fully synthetic, high-performance, high-temperature CASSIDA GREASE FC 1 510 47 1

greases for the fill-for-life lubrication of bearings and
CASSIDA GREASE FC 2 510 47 2
seals used in extreme temperatures and/or aggressive
environments. Effective anti-corrosion prevention
characteristics. Excellent elastomer compatibility.
Suitable for applications where components might be
exposed to reactive chemicals and gases; chemically
inert or non-reactive in the event of contact with
strong acids, alkalis, and halogens.

Main application: Plain/roller-bearing elements, joints,

micro-bearings, precision tools, linkages, and
mechanical seals. Suitable for continuous operation at
tempera- tures of up to 500°F (260°C) and short-term
exposure to temperatures not exceeding 572°F
(300°C).
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SPECIALTIES

CASSIDA FM GREASE 930-2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-temperature extreme pressure lubricating grease. CASSIDA FM GREASE 930-2 130 2

Main application: Designed for a multitude of general

plant lubrication requirements including plain or anti
friction bearings, slides, cam tracks, lead pins, chucks
and bearings.
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CASSIDA FM RANGE

The FM Series of the CASSIDA product portfolio are white-oil-based or semi-synthetic-based food grade
lubricating fluids and greases. They are used in similar applications as the CASSIDA products. Especially in
cases of total loss lubrication FM lubricants are preferred – as found for example in the animal feed and
beverage industry.
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Overview of FM Range

Hydraulic oils FM HYDRAULIC OIL 32 | 46 | 68 | 100 ...................................... 26

Gear oils FM GEAR OIL TLS 150 .............................................................. 26

FM SEAMER OIL 150 ................................................................ 26

FM GEAR OIL 150 | 220 | 460 | 680 .......................................... 26

Chain oil FM CHAIN OIL 100 .................................................................. 27

Specialties FM FLUID RC 150 | 220 ............................................................ 27

FM FLUID RO 15 | 32 | 46 | 68 | 100 ......................................... 27

FM COOLANT .......................................................................... 28

FM HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 32 .................................................. 28

FM KRYSTALL ........................................................................... 28

FM AIR LUBE AA ...................................................................... 29

FM SUGAR DISSOLVING FLUID ................................................. 29

Greases FM GREASE CLEAR 1 | 2 .......................................................... 29

FM GREASE AX/EP 0 | 1 | 2 ....................................................... 30

FM GREASE CSC EP 1 | 2 ......................................................... 30

FM GREASE 387 ...................................................................... 30

FM GREASE 2 .......................................................................... 31

FM GREASE HD 2 ..................................................................... 31
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HYDRAULIC OILS

FM HYDRAULIC OIL 32 | 46 | 68 | 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Hydraulic fluids for food and beverage processing FM HYDRAULIC OIL 32 32 6

equipment.
FM HYDRAULIC OIL 46 46 7
Main application: Hydraulic systems, hydrostatic
gears and control systems, plain and anti-friction FM HYDRAULIC OIL 68 68 9

bearings on food handling and processing equipment.

FM HYDRAULIC OIL 100 100 11.6

GEAR OILS

FM GEAR OIL TLS 150

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Specialty anti-wear gear lubricant specifically designed FM GEAR OIL TLS 150 150 15
for use in the food and beverage canning industry.
Provides good lubrication even when operating in
locations where it is subject to contamination with
water, juice, and food. Holds these contaminants in
suspension, thus protecting metal surfaces from wear
and corrosion. Only to be used for total loss systems.

Main application: Suitable for can seamer gearboxes

on food handling and processing equipment. Can also
be used for general machine lubrication.

FM SEAMER OIL 150

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

A food-grade lubricant designed for use in seaming FM SEAMER OIL 150 150 15
equipment where incidental food contact may occur.
Only to be used for total loss systems.

Main application: Suitable for can seamer gearboxes

on food handling and processing equipment. Can also
be used for general machine lubrication.

FM GEAR OIL 150 | 220 | 460 | 680

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Gear lubricant for food and beverage processing FM GEAR OIL 150 150 16
equipment
FM GEAR OIL 220 220 22
Main application: Suitable for gearboxes on food
handling and processing equipment. Can also be used FM GEAR OIL 460 460 38

for general machine lubrication or as flushing fluid.

FM GEAR OIL 680 680 52
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CHAIN OIL

FM CHAIN OIL 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

White oil, adhesive, anti-wear chain oil. Minimizes FM CHAIN OIL 100 100 14
fling- off in use and wash-off by both cold and hot
water.

Main application: Drive and transport chains in the

food industry. Also intended for use in equipment
manufacturing and food packaging.

SPECIALTIES

FM FLUID RC 150 | 220

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Special high-performance fluids specially developed for FM FLUID RC 150 150 15.5
use in rotary cooking equipment in food and beverage
FM FLUID RC 220 220 20.4
canning plants. Provide good lubrication even when
operating in locations where they are subject to
contamination with water.

Main application: For use in the centralized systems

of rotary cookers and sterilizers which lubricate the can
exchange valves and other moving components.

FM FLUID RO 15 | 32 | 46 | 68 | 100

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

General-purpose machine oils with high-quality rust FM FLUID RO 15 15 3.3

and oxidation inhibitors for long-term service.
FM FLUID RO 32 32 6
Main application: Bearings, slides, chains, circulating
FM FLUID RO 46 46 7.1
systems.
FM FLUID RO 68 68 9

FM FLUID RO 100 100 14

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SPECIALTIES

FM COOLANT

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Propylene-glycol-based fluid containing anti-corrosion FM COOLANT 47 17

additives, for use in closed systems to chill, cool, or
heat food or beverages in food industry applications.
Designed to be used in mixtures with potable water.
Suitable for operation in the range of −49°F (−45°C)
to 250°F (120°C).

Main application: Secondary cooling, or heating, in

the food and beverage industry. For use in closed
cooling systems, including those where there is a
potential for incidental food contact. Not to be used
for applications where there is direct contact between
food and the coolant.

FM HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 32

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance heat transfer fluid. Can handle a FM HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 32 35 6

wide range of application temperatures and has
excellent thermal and oxidative stability to minimize
cracking and promote long service life.

Main application: For closed-circuit and pressureless

heat transfer systems with a bulk oil temperature
range of ~14°F (−10°C) to max. ~620°F (325°C) where
the surface temperature of the heating elements (oil
film temperature) should not exceed ~645°F (340°C).

FM KRYSTALL

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Food-grade penetrating and flushing oil with rust- FM KRYSTALL 4.5 1.6
inhibiting and lubricating properties.

Main application: Cleans and lubricates conveyor

surfaces, processing tables, and packaging machines;
flushing agent for bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic
systems; release agent for cutting blades, punches,
and dies; protects parts against corrosion.
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SPECIALTIES

FM AIR LUBE AA

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Special food-grade oil for air-line lubrication. FM AIR LUBE AA 18 3.8

Formulated with proprietary package of emulsifiers,
detergents, and dispersants.

Main application: Rolling element and plain bearings.

Heavy-loaded and shock-loaded applications. Joints,
linkages, and slides. Lubricates pneumatic actuators
and lifters, air motors, and air tools.

FM SUGAR DISSOLVING FLUID

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Emulsifiable oil-based cleaning and rust-inhibiting FM SUGAR DISSOLVING FLUID 100 11

concentrate. Designed to be used in mixtures with
potable water on machine surfaces in the food and
sugar manufacturing industry.

Main application: For cleaning and flushing sugar or

sugar-based deposits from food and beverage manu-
facturing equipment. For freeing moving parts or
screws and bolts that are stuck with sugar deposits. For
lubrication of lightly loaded bearings and slideways,
especially where sugar deposits are likely to form.

GREASES

FM GREASE CLEAR 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, regular-load aluminum complex FM GREASE CLEAR 1 100 11 1

grease.
FM GREASE CLEAR 2 100 11 2
Main application: Rolling element and plain bearings.
Joints and linkages open to the atmosphere.
Automatic, centralized lubrication systems.
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GREASES

FM GREASE AX/EP 0 | 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, regular-load aluminum complex FM GREASE AX/EP 0 180 20 0

grease.
FM GREASE AX/EP 1 180 20 1
Main application: Rolling element and plain bearings.
Joints and linkages open to the atmosphere. FM GREASE AX/EP 2 180 20 2

Automatic, centralized lubrication systems.

FM GREASE CSC EP 1 | 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance, extreme-pressure calcium sulfonate FM GREASE CSC 1 100 11 1

complex grease.
FM GREASE CSC 2 100 11 2
Main application: Multipurpose versatile grease. Plain
and rolling element bearings. Joints, linkages, and

slides. Electric motor bearings. Suitable for many

grease-lubricated machinery canneries, beverage
bottlers and canners, potato/corn chip processors,
candy manu- facturers, meat and poultry packers,
frozen food processors, and other food producers and
processors.

FM GREASE 387

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

High-performance multipurpose grease with calcium FM GREASE 387 68 10 2

thickener. Good water resistance, resists emulsification
with water.

Main application: Plain and rolling element bearings

especially in wet environments. Also for slides, cams,
and open gears.
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GREASES

FM GREASE 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Multipurpose heavy-duty aluminum complex grease. FM GREASE 2 570 46 2

Adhesive and resists water washout.

Main application: Rolling element and plain bearings.

Heavy-loaded and shock-loaded applications for
example pellet mills. Joints, linkages, and slides.

FM GREASE HD 2

Typical Viscosity at Typical Viscosity at

NLGI-Grade
40°C [mm²/s] 100°C [mm²/s]

Modified aluminum complex heavy-duty, extreme- FM GREASE HD 2 550 38 2

pressure grease.

Main application: For use on slow-to-medium-speed

plain and rolling element bearings in heavy-loaded and
shock-loaded applications. Recommended for use in
machinery requiring frequent changes of the grease
charge or with a high product consumption rate, such
as machines used to process pet food and animal feed.

The information contained in this product information is based on the experience and know-how of FUCHS LUBRITECH Co. in the development and manufacturing of
lubricants and represents the current state of the art. The performance of our products can be influenced by a series of factors, especially the specific use, the method of
application, the operational environment, component pretreatment, possible external contamination, etc. For this reason, universally valid statements about the function of
our products are not possible. The information given in this product information represents general, non-binding guidelines. No warranty expressed or implied is given
concerning the properties of the product or its suitability for any given application.
We therefore recommend that you consult a FUCHS LUBRITECH Co. application engineer to discuss application conditions and the performance criteria of the products
before the product is used. It is the responsibility of the user to test the functional suitability of the product and to use it with the corresponding care.
Our products undergo continuous improvement. We therefore retain the right to change our product range, the products, and their manufacturing processes as well as all
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