Always in Motion – ELKALUB Lubricants in Gearmotors

Modern vehicles – including electric cars – contain up to 80 electric motors. Most of them work in conjunction with gearboxes to adjust speed and direction of movement. When a motor and gearbox are installed as a single unit, they are referred to as gear motors. These components are designed to last for the entire service life of the vehicle, and the same applies to the lubricants. ELKALUB small gearbox lubricants ensure long-term functionality over many years, even at high temperatures and under heavy loads. As a result, they meet the high requirements for lifetime lubrication, wear protection, and efficiency in automotive applications.

Schmierstoffe für Automotive-Anwendungen und Kleingetriebe: ELKALUB sorgt für langlebige Funktion, Verschleißschutz und Effizienz auch bei hoher Belastung.

Lubricants for Small Gearboxes

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GLS 931 Synthetic gear grease

GLS 931

Characteristics

  • lubricant
  • low-temperature

Technical data

Operating temperature: -40 °C to 120 °C

Viscosity at 40°C (active ingredient): 150 mm²/s

Base oil: poly-alpha-olefin, ester oil

Thickener: solid lubricant, lithium (complex)

Suitable for

gearboxes & gearing, roller bearing, slide bearing, linear guides, ball screws, gearboxes & gearing

Suitable friction types

sliding, rolling

Packaging

  • 250 g tube
  • 400 g cartridge
  • 5 kg bucket
  • 18 kg hobbock
  • 50 kg hobbock
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Small Gearboxes in the Automotive Industry: Lifetime Lubrication, Low-Temperature Performance, and Material Compatibility

Gear motors perform numerous comfort functions – from windshield wipers to seat and mirror adjustments to automatic trunk lids. Three key requirements apply to lubricants for these small gearboxes:

  • Lifetime lubrication at high temperatures: Since relubrication is not provided for, lubricants must remain stable throughout the vehicle’s entire service life. Age-resistant, fully synthetic oils and antioxidants ensure long-term functionality.
  • Low-temperature suitability and smooth operation: Small gearboxes must operate reliably even at -40 °C. Lubricants with optimized friction properties prevent small motors from becoming overloaded.
  • Material compatibility: The trend toward plastic-to-metal pairings requires formulations that prevent stress corrosion cracking. Suitable lubricants are particularly crucial for POM components.

With specially formulated ELKALUB products, these requirements are met and long-term operational reliability is ensured.

ELKALUB High-Performance Lubricants: General Product Overview

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