MN100: Klüber Lubrication NA LP
(Photo: Klüber Lubrication)
Ralf Kraemer (Photo: Klüber Lubrication)
The Company:
Klüber Lubrication is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide. Most products are developed and made to specific customer requirements. During its more than 80 years of existence, Klüber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, thorough consultation and extensive services, which has earned it an excellent reputation in the market. The company holds all common industrial certifications and operates a test bay hardly rivaled in the lubricants industry. The firm employs 170.
Primary Product / Service:
This year, Klüber Lubrication continues its commitment to the marine industry by launching three new greases to address specific operational requirements onboard vessels. Klüberbio LG 39-701 N is an NLGI 1 open gear lubricant designed for automatic lubrication of jack-up pinion drives used in the offshore oil and gas, wind installation, and marine construction markets. It is also approved for use in ship’s steering systems requiring this NLGI grade of grease. Klüberbio BM 32-142 provides a high performing general purpose biodegradable bearing grease for deck applications. Klüberbio AM 12-402 is specifically developed for articulated tug and barge coupling systems and meets VGP requirements while improving the performance of current greases on the market.
The Case:
Klüber Lubrication develops efficiency-boosting marine lubricants to help vessel operators achieve organizational objectives in cost reduction, improved safety, improved environmental compliance and increased operational uptime. These lubrication solutions maintain their performance characteristics in the demanding marine environment while significantly extending maintenance intervals and the service life of components.
32 Industrial Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
Telephone: (508) 404-4807
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.klubersolutions.com
CEO/President: Ralf Kraemer
(As published in the August 2016 MN100 edition of Marine News)
