Roller Chain Drive Lubrication Map
A dry chain stretches fast. Lubricant that gets inside the pins and bushings doubles chain life.
Click a number to see the product for that point. HUSKEY™ picks follow HUSKEY’s application chart; Shrieve, Luneta and transformer fluid picks follow the makers’ data. Always follow the equipment maker’s manual.
- 1Roller chainHUSKEY™ Chain & Cable LubeMust reach the pins and bushings inside the links, then stay on.High heat: HUSKEY™ SGL-800 Series Oils, HUSKEY™ OCL-G Series Oven Chain Oils, HUSKEY™ 650 H.T. OilHeavy loads: HUSKEY™ SGL-800 Series Oils, HUSKEY™ OCL-G Series Oven Chain Oils, HUSKEY™ Wireline DressingVery high heat (to 372 °C): PROGILINE® CHAIN E700Typical interval: Weekly, or by drip or brush feed.
- 2Driver shaft bearingHUSKEY™ Coolube Grease
- 3Driven shaft bearingHUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease
- 4Tensioner slideHUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease
Roller Chain Drive Lubrication Questions
What lubricant should I use on roller chain drive roller chain?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Chain & Cable Lube for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ Biobase EP Lube where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Must reach the pins and bushings inside the links, then stay on. Typical interval: Weekly, or by drip or brush feed.
What lubricant should I use on roller chain drive driver shaft bearing?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Coolube Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ 775 FMG Grease where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Small sprocket, higher speed. Use a high-speed bearing grease. Typical interval: Every 3 to 6 months.
What lubricant should I use on roller chain drive driven shaft bearing?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ Lube-O-Seal where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Large sprocket, slow and loaded. Use a tough grease. Typical interval: Every 1 to 3 months.
What lubricant should I use on roller chain drive tensioner slide?
We recommend HUSKEY™ Tuff Stuff Grease for normal conditions, or HUSKEY™ LVI-50 where NSF H1 food-grade is required. Keeps the adjuster free so chain tension stays right. Typical interval: Every 6 months.
Used in these industries
More lubrication maps
Right lubricant.
Less downtime.
Tell us about your application and we’ll recommend the right product.