Volution
Solid
Lubricated
Bearings

Grease-Free. Zero Maintenance for Life.

VPL Bearing Series

Proven Applications

  • Food Processing & Clean Environments
  • Contaminated Environments
  • Material Handling
  • Low Operating Temperatures
  • Difficult to Reach Bearings
  • Wash Down Environments
  • Horizontal Bearing Operation
  • Wet Environments
  • High Temperature
VPL 9000F

Food Safe

NSF 1H

-35ºF Low Operating Temperature

350ºF High Operating Temperature

High Chemical Resistance

VPL 7000HTF

Food Safe

NSF 1H

-25ºF Low Operating Temperature

450ºF High Operating Temperature*

VPL 5500F

Food Safe

NSF 1H

-25ºF Low Operating Temperature

350ºF High Operating Temperature

VPL 4000F

Food Safe

NSF 1H

-55ºF Low Operating Temperature

215ºF High Operating Temperature

VPL 6500

Food Safe

-65ºF Low Operating Temperature

275ºF High Operating Temperature

VPL 5000

-25ºF Low Operating Temperature

350ºF High Operating Temperature*

VPL 3500

-55ºF Low Operating Temperature

215ºF High Operating Temperature*

VPL 6500

Food Safe

-65ºF Low Operating Temperature

275ºF High Operating Temperature

VPL 5000

-25ºF Low Operating Temperature

350ºF High Operating Temperature*

VPL 3500

-55ºF Low Operating Temperature

215ºF High Operating Temperature*

About VPL Bearings

Volutions Solid Polymer Lubricant (VPL) is a superior solid lubricant that combines a microporous polymer with high quality, high-performance synthetic lubricants, and other additives. The composition of the polymer, additives, and synthetic lubricant varies depending on the application. For example, food-grade H1 approved oils are used for food processing formulas. Additional additives are used to modify performance characteristics, such as:

  • Low operating temperature
  • Reduced friction
  • Increased load and extreme pressure

VPL’s microporous structure is made up of millions of small pores that hold and release lubricating oil. As the bearing rotates and the rolling element track warms, oil is released from the interconnected microporous of the solid polymer to lubricate the bearings.

The solid polymer’s microporous structure traps oil throughout its entire mass and slowly delivers lubrication as needed. VPL formulas contain 50% to 80% oil by weight, which is 2 to 5 times more oil than standard grease.

Grease-Free & Reduced Environmental Impact

Volution’s Solid Polymer Lubricant (VPL) dramatically reduces grease and oil contamination that occurs with standard greased bearings. Because the oil is trapped in the VPL lubricant and is released from its microporous structure only as the bearing needs lubrication, it doesn’t leak out and contaminate the surrounding environment.

Several studies indicate that anywhere from 50-70% of the grease contained in standard greased bearings ends up leaking out and contaminating the environment. This grease is washed away and ends up contaminating the groundwater, stream, lakes, and ground. VPL eliminates grease and oil contamination, improves cleanliness, and significantly reduces negative impact on the environment.

Volution’s proprietary process creates a microporous solid lubricant filled with millions of oil-filled pores. The solid lubricant fills the open space in the bearing and constantly provides uniform lubrication. VPL solid lube never requires re-lubrication during the life of the bearing.

Because VPL is a solid and fills the entire internal space of a bearing, it seals out contaminants and reduces the chance of contaminants ingress. Keeping contaminants out can significantly increase the life of a bearing. The solid structure dramatically improves housekeeping and reduces maintenance costs. Because VPL will not leak out like grease and never needs re-greasing. The bearings are maintenance-free, clean, and environmentally friendly.

Grease-Lubricated Bearing

Solid Polymer Bearing