CIATIM 201 – cheap doesn’t mean bad

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.

Disadvantages[ | ]

• A significant disadvantage of CIATIM-201 lubricant is its high hygroscopicity and, as a result, its unsuitability for work in open units operating in unprotected atmospheric conditions or high humidity. That is why it is undesirable to use this lubricant in automotive equipment, as a substitute for LITOL-24 lubricant. It is also extremely ineffective to use this lubricant to preserve parts and mechanisms. Over time, in the open air, it dries out and loses its performance properties, even turning into an abrasive.

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.

Specifications

CIATIM-201 lubricant is produced in accordance with GOST 6267-74

and is used for lubricating friction units in aviation mechanisms (the widest scope of application), automobile and other ground equipment, radio equipment, electromechanical and precision instruments operating with minimal resistance at low temperatures. Not suitable for plain bearings due to thickening over time. It is not recommended to use it under high loads. Due to the preservation of lubricating properties at low temperatures, the lubricant is widely used in the mechanisms of equipment operated in the Far North.

This lubricant, according to some users [ source not specified 190 days

], is the most convenient for lubricating the rubbing parts and mechanisms of hunting rifles: barrels, locks, sliding surfaces, trigger mechanisms.

The presence of an antioxidant in the lubricant explains its chemical stability. The colloidal stability of CIATIM-201 is low: during long-term storage, liquid oil is released from the lubricant, which adversely affects its performance properties.

At the moment, CIATIM-201 lubricant does not fully meet modern requirements. The reasons are the low maximum operating temperature and its insufficient mechanical stability. In addition, the disadvantages of this lubricant include the destruction of the lubricant composition under mechanical stress and, as a result, a decrease in its viscosity and tensile strength. Due to its soft consistency and insufficient stickiness, it can be mechanically washed off from exposed surfaces. Segregation of the lubricant into fractions is observed during long-term storage, both in containers and when the lubricated components and assemblies are idle without movement.

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.

Flaws

• A significant disadvantage of CIATIM-201 lubricant is its high hygroscopicity and, as a result, its unsuitability for work in open units operating in unprotected atmospheric conditions or high humidity. That is why it is undesirable to use this lubricant in automotive equipment, as a substitute for LITOL-24 lubricant. It is also extremely ineffective to use this lubricant to preserve parts and mechanisms. Over time, in the open air, it dries out and loses its performance properties, even turning into an abrasive.

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.

Analogs

Today, there are various imported analogues of CIATIM lubricant. These substances include Mobiltemp SHC 32, as well as O-Grease. Similar lubricants are produced by Mobil and Teobil, respectively. These are analogues that can replace CIATIM-201 lubricant.

In order to replace grease 221, you can use an imported analogue such as HUSKEY HVS-100 Silicone Grease. However, when replacing domestic fuels and lubricants, it is necessary to accurately understand the operational and physical and chemical characteristics of both brands. Since an incorrectly chosen analogue may simply not be suitable for use in specific conditions. And the lack of lubrication in various devices greatly reduces their protection against wear and friction, and also greatly impairs their performance. As a result, the overall service life of such machines is also reduced.

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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