LHMT 68

Medium temperature chain oil 

LHMT 68 is a high-performance mineral oil specially formulated for the lubrication of chains operating at medium temperatures. It provides excellent anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties.

SKF Chain oils are specifically designed for industrial chain applications and can be used in virtually every industry.

Features & benefits

  • Very good anti-wear protection
  • Very good steel and copper corrosion inhibition properties
  • Free from silicone

Typical applications

  • Conveyor chains
  • Drive chains
  • Lift chains
Available pack sizes
Pack sizeDesignation
Can 5 litreLHMT 68/5
Gas driven lubricators   
LAGD series 60 mlLAGD 60/HMT68*
LAGD series 125 mlLAGD 125/HMT68*
Electro-mechanical lubricators
TLSD series 125 mlTLSD 125/HMT68 *
TLSD series 125 ml refillLHMT 68/SD125 **
TLSD series 250 mlTLSD 250/HMT68 *
TLSD series 250 ml refillLHMT 68/SD250 **
* Includes non-return valve
**  Support plate with non return valve (TLSD 1-SPV) can be ordered separately.
Technical data
Designation LHMT 68
Colour Yellow brown
Base oil type Mineral
Density, DIN 51757at 20°C (68 ºF)0.88 g/cm3  (0.03 lb/in3)
Operating temperature range –20 to +100 °C (–4 to +212 °F)
Flash point, DIN ISO 2592 >200 °C (392 °F)
Pour point, DIN ISO 3016 <-30 °C (-22 ºF)
Base oil viscosity ISO 310440 °C (104 ºF), mm2/sISO VG 68
100 °C (212 ºF), mm2/sapprox. 9
Water and corrosionSteel corrosion DIN ISO 7120-APass
Copper corrosion DIN 51811 (3h/100°C (212 ºF))1 max
Shelf life 5 years