Consistency

Consistency indicates the "softness" of grease. The table shows the relation between consistency and working conditions.

Consistency Number	0	1	2	3	4
Consistency ( 1 ) 1/10 mm	355~385	310~340	265~295	220~250	175~205
Working Conditions (Application)	For centralized oiling When fretting is likely to occur	For centralized oiling When fretting is likely to occur For low temperatures	For general use For sealed ball bearings	For general use For sealed ball bearings For high temperatures	For high temperatures For grease seals

Note
1. Consistency: The depth to which a cone descends into grease when a specified weight is applied, indicated in units of 1/10 mm. The larger the value, the softer the grease.

• Purposes of Lubrication
• Comparison of Grease and Oil Lubrication
• Grease Quantity
• Grease Replenishing Interval
• Grease Life of Sealed Ball Bearings
• Lubricating Greases
• Consistency
• Selection of Oil Lubricants
• Oil Lubrication Methods
  • Oil Bath Lubrication
  • Drip Feed Lubrication
  • Splash Lubrication
  • Circulating Lubrication
  • Jet Lubrication
  • Oil Mist Lubrication
  • Oil/Air Lubrication
• Bearing Types and Proper Viscosity of Lubricating Oils
• Oil Replacement Intervals