Cyatim 201 - technical characteristics of the lubricant and features of use

“Tsiatim-201” lubricant is an antifriction multi-purpose lubricant used in lightly and moderately loaded sliding, friction and rolling units. The area of ​​use of lubricant is aviation and automotive equipment, electromechanical drives, precision instruments, and so on. A special feature of “Ciatim-201” is that it is capable of operating at low temperatures (down to –60°C), low humidity and low mechanical loads. Due to this, it is widely used in cars in northern latitudes, in particular in the Far North.

Ciatim 201

Ciatim 201 lubricant is an anti-friction lubricant for versatile purposes. This type of lubricant was developed in the USSR. Designed for lubricating the structures of sliding, friction and rolling components and parts with light and medium loads.

A wide range of applications allows the active use of cyatim 201 in automotive and aviation equipment, electrical and mechanical drives and many others. One of its excellent properties is frost resistance; it does not harden even down to -60 degrees. Thanks to these characteristics, it solves the problems of rubbing components and parts in the Far North.

Developed in accordance with State Standard GOST 6267-74.

The word in the name of the lubricant “Ciatim” is an abbreviation, an abbreviation of the structural unit where this lubricant was invented, that is, it stands for Central Research Institute of Aviation Fuels and Oils.

Description of the lubricant

It is worth noting that CIATIM lubricant was developed by the Central Institute of Aviation Fuel and Oils. Many highly praise this product, and also claim that the use of this substance has many possibilities. However, in practice it turned out that the scope of use of this particular brand, as well as its specificity, have rather narrow characteristics. In order to determine whether this is true or not, it is worth delving into the study of the physico-chemical, as well as operational properties of CIATIM lubricant.

It is important to understand that all the features of this lubricant are determined precisely by the physical and chemical composition of this substance. The raw material contains organosilicon liquid. In addition, the lubricant contains a thickener in the form of complex calcium soap. The ability to work in a wide temperature range is due precisely to the fact that the composition includes organosilicon liquid. Maximum operating temperatures are from -60 (possibly lower) to +300 degrees Celsius. This factor influences the fact that the possibility of using the lubricant expands from various cryogenic devices to high-temperature equipment. It is also important that organosilicon liquid evaporates slightly, which makes it possible to use it in a vacuum. Thanks largely to these qualities, the use of CIATIM lubricant has spread to aerospace technology.

Characteristics and Application

Thanks to the presence of various components in the composition, manufacturers have ensured that cyatim 201 has an operating temperature range from -60 to +90 degrees. The tensile strength is 500 Pa (Pascal).

Technical performance characteristics of "Ciatim-201" are indicated in the table:

Features of the properties of cyathim 201

This lubricant does not belong to the toxic class according to its toxicity class, which means that no special personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

If cyatim grease catches fire, you can extinguish it with kashma, for example, or foam, but not with water.

Features of lubrication that appear during operation:

• insoluble in water, hygroscopic, remains stable at boiling point, but at high air humidity it hardens and loses its original characteristics;
• used as a multifunctional lubricant in difficult operating conditions that require resistance to washout, low (up to -60C) and high (up to 150C) temperatures and their sudden changes;
• when heated for a short time to 180C, it does not lose functionality and does not become stronger;
• the manufacturer focuses on the fact of incompatibility with other lubricants - even accidental mixing must be excluded, including products with lithium based on petroleum oils;
• special additives included in the composition increase operating efficiency - friction units and mating metal-to-metal surfaces are protected from corrosion, scuffing and wear;
• fire- and explosion-proof, does not belong to self-igniting products;
• inertness to polymers allows the product to be used to lubricate the surface of sealing rings of pneumatic cylinders, as well as for metal-rubber surfaces operating in a vacuum;
• refers to non-toxic products, safe for the respiratory system and skin, however, the manufacturer recommends using PPE when working;
• colloidal stability – high, which helps maintain the consistency of the lubricant;
• chemically resistant – used for sealing threads, shut-off valves, seals;
• for friction pairs metal and metal rubber;
• is capable of ensuring trouble-free operation of the components of most modern devices, incl. and devices with rotation speeds up to 10 thousand revolutions per minute.

Area of ​​use

The product is a multi-functional lubricant that works under various loads, over a wide temperature range and at any speed. It is used in many industries, including instrument-making, metallurgical, automotive, agricultural, aviation, petrochemical and other industrial sectors.

Proven to lubricate:

• mating metal/rubber surfaces operating in high vacuum;
• control and measuring and radio instruments, as well as mechanisms with a rotation speed of up to 10,000 min-1;
• drive mechanisms, as well as all types of transmissions;
• lens mechanisms for photographic and film equipment;
• navigation systems, counting devices, automatic control and instruments with a full speed of up to 10 thousand per minute;
• rolling bearings of electric machines of control and monitoring systems in lightly loaded gearboxes;
• pneumatic brake boosters, steering racks and vehicle suspensions;
• many other elements - just check with the manufacturer or its official representative for compatibility.

Advantages and disadvantages of cyatim-201

Pros:

1. This lubricant is not expensive, it is cheaper than its competitors.
2. The substance is non-toxic, which makes its use safe.
3. The lubricant is completely inert, neutral, that is, it does not corrode rubber and plastic parts.
4. Convenient to use: does not flow, has good viscosity.
5. It has good temperature properties, does not harden even in severe frost and does not spread in extreme heat.

Minuses:

• An open can of grease dries in the open air.
• Not for use of open parts of components and mechanisms. For example, I lubricated the hinges on the gates, at first the effect was good - the gates did not creak when opening and closing, but after a couple of weeks the lubricant hardened due to exposure to air. If you lubricate open parts of mechanisms, the lubricant even turns into hard pieces from exposure to oxygen, and such abrasive particles, on the contrary, accelerate the wear of rubbing parts.
• If stored for a long time, oil begins to separate from the composition of cyathim. Exfoliated lubricant will no longer have the declared capabilities. But there is good advice for this - do not buy a large jar of cyathim 201, a liter is enough.
• In steam where high loads on parts develop, such a lubricant should not be used.

Ciatim 201 is produced by different companies. Some are made in accordance with GOST 6267-74, and some are made according to their internal technical conditions (TU). You should pay attention to this when purchasing any product. If GOST is specified, then this is better than TU.

Application of CIATIM-201

Due to two main factors, low cost and frost resistance, this brand and model of lubricant is widely used in various industries. It is used in automotive structural components:

• for lubrication of starter and generator bearings, as well as for lubrication of electric motor bearings;
• for lubrication of the correcting axis of the ignition distributor;
• for lubrication of various rotating axes;
• for lubrication of plain bearings;
• for lubrication of rollers;
• for lubricating hinges;
• for lubricating cables;
• for lubricating the flexible speedometer shaft;
• for lubricating the steering rack;
• for lubrication of ball joints;
• for lubricating battery terminals to prevent oxidation.

It is forbidden to use Cyatim 201 in parts where water gets in and where there is high humidity, over 80%. It is useful to know the characteristics and when to use Litol 24 grease and graphite grease.

Lithium lubricants absorb water quite well. Therefore, if there is contact with water, cyatim absorbs it and deteriorates its performance characteristics. The same nuances should be taken into account when using Litol 24.

Where there is high humidity, you need to use calcium rather than lithium grease. Cyatim is not effective as a preservative.

Restrictions

Tsiatim-221 lubricant turns out to be ineffective if equipment is operated for a long time at extremely low temperatures. It should also be noted that this product, due to its relatively high viscosity, helps to increase contact resistance (by 15...20%). The reason for this is the weak electrical properties that Cyatim-221 exhibits at high temperatures. For the same reason, lubricant is not recommended for use in rubbing parts of power electrical devices.

Analogs of Ciatim 201

The Russian popular lubricant Tsiatim 201 has competitors in the market. We list the brands of cyathim analogues from foreign manufacturers:

1. BP Energrease SY-HT 2 / BP Energris. This lubricant is used in components where parts are exposed to high temperatures. It protects against wear and is anti-wear. Has good performance indicators at different temperatures. It is an antioxidant substance, that is, it protects the surfaces of parts from the formation of oxides and further corrosion.
2. Shell AeroShell Grease 6 / Shell AeroShell Grease 6. This type is mineral based. Is universal. The composition contains corrosion inhibitors that protect against oxides and destruction of the metal structure. Can be used both for lubrication of anti-friction bearings and other types of bearings and gearboxes. The temperature range at which the lubricant retains its properties is from -40 to +121 degrees.

3. Shell AeroShell Grease 22 / Shell AeroShell Grease 22. This lubricant is of high quality. Its purpose is for highly loaded parts of units. Shell 22 contains a base oil of a hydrocarbon compound and a Microgel thickener. It protects against oxides, metal corrosion, and wear. The composition also contains additives that increase the load-bearing capacity. Temperature range from -65 to +204 degrees.

4. Mobil Mobiltemp SHC 32 / Mobil Mobiltemp. Mobile 32 grease has a long service life. It is actively used for filling ball and roller bearings of various types (serviced and sealed). It also lubricates keys, screws, and closed-type gears. Temperature range from -50 to +180 degrees.

5. Teboil 0-Grease / Teboil Griz. This lubricant is like cyatim, lithium. It is based on very liquid mineral oil. Used to lubricate rolling bearings under medium and low loads. It is also used to lubricate measuring and other various instruments that are used in the cold. Operating temperature range from -50 to +80 degrees.
6. HUSKEY HTL-500 Ultra Low Grease / Husky. This lubricant is universal for components and structural parts of automobile vehicles. Temperature characteristics: from -75 to +221 degrees.

Analogs of Ciatim 201 made in Russia:

• Era.

• Zimol.

• Lita.

• MS-70.

• Cyatim-202.

• Cyatim-221.

• and others.

Differences between Ciatim 201 and Ciatim 221

You can use 221 cyatim instead of 201. But there are some differences you should know:

• Cyatim 221 is not a lithium, but a calcium multi-purpose lubricant. It is resistant to various temperatures and is also waterproof. 221 grease is based on silicone. It is used for various contacting metal-to-metal and metal-to-rubber pairs. Cyatim 201, if it comes into contact with rubber parts for a long time, can damage its integrity.
• Cyatim 221 has a wider temperature range, -60 to +150 degrees. And cyatim has 210, from -60 to +90 degrees.
• There is also a big difference in price. 221 costs 3-5 times more than 201.
• According to the stated characteristics, 221 cyatims can maintain their performance properties for up to 40 years. And cyatim 201 maintains its performance for 5 years.
• The production of 221 cyatim is carried out according to another State standard, GOST 9433-80.

Properties

CIATIM 221 has properties that made it the best for its time:

• has the quality of lubricating parts at a pressure of 0.6 kPa;
• does not dissolve in water;
• low wear resistance;
• when the temperature rises, its properties are stable;
• the operating properties do not change with a significant decrease in temperature;
• it is used in the absence of aggressive vapors;
• maintains density when absorbing moisture;
• inert to rubber and polymers;
• operates at different temperatures from -60°C to + 150°C;
• retains its quality for up to 40 years.

Conclusion

From the above data we can conclude that Ciatim 201 is very popular due to its low cost and excellent frost resistance. Among the disadvantages, it was noted that 201 does not have a wide temperature range and is not intended for lubrication of couples subjected to high, heavy loads. Cyatim 201 is also gyroscopic, that is, it is forbidden to allow it to come into contact with water. It also dries quickly in the open air.

For expensive cars and other types of equipment, you can now purchase analogues that have better characteristics, but are more expensive.

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Safety

• CIATIM221 is low-active, has no toxic effect on the body, and does not irritate the skin and mucous membranes.
• The maximum permissible concentration of the liquid lubricant base in the air of the working area is 10 mg/m5.
• When working with lubricants, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment in accordance with standard industry standards approved in the prescribed manner.
• Persons working with lubricants should wash their hands with warm water and soap before eating, smoking and after finishing work.
• It is not fire or explosive, it is a flammable product of group IV. The flash point of the liquid lubricant base is above 265 °C.

When the lubricant catches fire, the following fire extinguishing agents are used: compositions SI-VK, SI-2 and SZhB-BF-2.

How to protect yourself from counterfeiting

To obtain a quality product, it is necessary to comply with GOST and meet the requirements:

• 100% adhere to GOST requirements;
• test performance throughout production.

However, there are CIATIM 221 manufacturers who take advantage of the lack of awareness among workers in our industry. They are selling counterfeits. Purified petroleum mineral oil is used as a base.

Others dilute Litol-24 lubricant with oils and sell it under the guise of CIATIM 221 lubricant.

The price of analogues is significantly lower than the cost of the original. Accordingly, the characteristics of such counterfeits are not comparable to the original. This harms reviews of CIATIM 221 and jeopardizes the operation of the devices.

To avoid financial losses, you should purchase it only from licensed sellers.

TEST METHODS

4.1. Lubricant samples are taken according to GOST 2517-85. The mass of the combined sample is 2 kg of lubricant. In case of disagreement in assessing the quality of the lubricant, the sample must be stored for at least five years.

4.2. Analysis of the lubricant for compliance with the requirements of this standard, in addition to the content of mechanical impurities, is carried out before its packaging. Mechanical impurities are determined in the lubricant packaged in containers.

4.1-4.2. (Changed edition, Amendment No. 1).

4.3. To determine the appearance, the lubricant is applied with a spatula onto a glass plate measuring 50x70x2 mm in accordance with GOST 111-90 using a template (internal dimensions 35x35 mm, thickness 2 mm) and viewed with the naked eye in transmitted light.

4.4. Corrosion testing is carried out on copper plates of grades M0k or M1k according to GOST 859-2001. Discoloration and slight reddish-brown coloring of the plates is allowed.

4.5. When determining colloidal stability, the ashless filter is moistened with liquid 132-24 according to GOST 10957-74. The grease is pressed out at a load of (200±10) g.

4.6. When determining the mass fraction of alkali, analytical grade toluene is used as a lubricant solvent. according to GOST 5789-78 and titrate the hot lubricant solution. (Changed edition, Amendment No. 2).

4.7. When determining mechanical impurities, a sample of lubricant is thoroughly mixed with 75 cm of gasoline until a homogeneous mass is obtained. The mixture is transferred to a separating funnel, 75 cm of 50% acetic acid is added according to GOST 61-75 and stirred vigorously until the lubricant is completely decomposed. After settling and separating the layers, the lower acetic acid layer is filtered. At the end of filtration, the filter is washed three to four times with hot distilled water and dried in a thermostat, then a layer of gasoline lubricant solution is filtered through the same filter.

Relevance in our time

Despite the fact that this lubricant was manufactured in the last century, its last modification was made in 1980 - it remains relevant today. In addition to all of the above applications, it is successfully used as an oil for lubricating cooling fans of modern computers. This allows us to guarantee long and uninterrupted operation of such small and delicate parts. This fact once again confirms the foresight of the inventors of CIATIM 221 lubricant and the high requirements for the performance characteristics of the original high-quality product.

Produced in aluminum barrels with a volume of 40 to 200 grams. For transportation, the product is placed in boxes. 5 year warranty.