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

Pack size | Designation |
Can 5 litre | LHMT 68/5 |
Gas driven lubricators | |
LAGD series 60 ml | LAGD 60/HMT68* |
LAGD series 125 ml | LAGD 125/HMT68* |
Electro-mechanical lubricators | |
TLSD series 125 ml | TLSD 125/HMT68 * |
TLSD series 125 ml refill | LHMT 68/SD125 ** |
TLSD series 250 ml | TLSD 250/HMT68 * |
TLSD series 250 ml refill | LHMT 68/SD250 ** |
* Includes non-return valve | |
** Support plate with non return valve (TLSD 1-SPV) can be ordered separately. |
Designation | LHMT 68 | |
Colour | Yellow brown | |
Base oil type | Mineral | |
Density, DIN 51757 | at 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 3104 | 40 °C (104 ºF), mm2/s | ISO VG 68 |
100 °C (212 ºF), mm2/s | approx. 9 | |
Water and corrosion | Steel corrosion DIN ISO 7120-A | Pass |
Copper corrosion DIN 51811 (3h/100°C (212 ºF)) | 1 max | |
Shelf life | 5 years |