Eco-compatible open gear lubricant

Munich, 10 March 2016 – For manufacturers and operators of anchor winches, jackup
systems and other on-board equipment with open drives and in contact with sea
water, Klüber Lubrication developed the new grease Klüberbio LG 39-701 N. The
lubricant's good low-temperature behaviour enables operation of open drives also in
areas with very low ambient temperatures down to minus 30 °C. Special additves
reduce wear and extend the components's service life. By spraying the lubricant,
consumption can be considerably reduced compared to conventional application
methods. The new high-temperature lubricant complies with the requirements of
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) as defined in Appendix A of the 2013
Vessel General Permit.

"The high-viscosity base oil of Klüberbio LG 39-701 N comes from 100 % renewable
resources and is easily biodegradable," explains Dirk Fabry, Business Development
Manager Marine Industry at Klüber Lubrication. "This means that there is a
considerably lower impact on the environment in the event of leakage or contact
with sea water. Moreover, relubrication intervals are extended due to the excellent
adhesion and water resistance of the new operational lubriocant. This cuts costs and
is beneficial to the environment."

Klüberbio LG 39-701 N has been primarily designed for the lubrication of open
drives, anchor winches, pinions and racks of jack-up systems as well as low-speed
plain bearings in AHTS vessels or rudder systems. The new grease has already
been approved by some manufacturers, e.g. by a leading manufacturer of spray 
appliances for jack-up systems, for the lubrication of support bearings for
ice-resistant thrusters or for the corrosion protection of hubs in FP propellers.