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Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Acetylenogen (Calcium Carbide) + 1/2 70-90 30A 2.0 B4 I I II H
Adipic Acid -100M 45 30A 0.5 D3 I I III H, M, V
Alfalfa Meal -1/8 14-22 30A 0.6 B4 I I IV O, Q, V
Alfalfa Pellets -1/2 41-43 45 0.5 B4 I I II  
Alfalfa Seed -1/8 10-15 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H
Almonds -1/2 28-30 30A 0.9 B4 I I III K
Alum, fine -1/8 45-50 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III M, •
Alum, lumpy + 1/2 50-60 30A 1.4 B1-B2 I I II •
Alumina -1/8 55-65 15 1.8 C4 III I II G, Q
Alumina, fine -100M 35 15 1.6 C4 III I II G, Q
Alumina, sized or briquette -3 65 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Aluminate Gel (Aluminate Hydroxide) -1/8 45 30A 1.7 B4 I I III V
Aluminum Chips, dry -1/2 7-15 30A 1.2 B4 I I IV H, N
Aluminum Chips, oily -1/2 7-15 30A 0.8 B4 I I IV N, Q, V
Aluminum Hydrate (Aluminum Hydroxide) -1/2 13-20 30A 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, V
Aluminum Oxide -100M 60-120 15 1.8 C4 III I I G, H
Aluminum Ore (Bauxite) -3 75-85 15 1.8 D4 III I II  
Aluminum Silicate (Andalusite) -1/2 49 30A 0.8 C1-C2 I III III V
Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) -1/2 45-58 45 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Ammonium Chloride, Crystalline -100M 45-52 30A 0.7 C1-C2 I III IV A, L
Ammonium Nitrate -1/8 45-62 30A 1.3 C3 I II III H, M, •
Ammonium Sulfate -1/2 45-58 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I II III A, I, M, •
Antimony Powder -100M • 30A 1.6 B4 II I II V, •
Apple Pomace, dry -1/2 15 30A 1.0 B4 I I IV Q, V
Arsenate of Lead (Lead Arsenate) -1/64 72 30A 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, L
Arsenic Oxide (Arsenolite) -100M 100-120 30A • • I • III L, •
Arsenic, pulverized -100M 30 45 0.8 B4 I • II L, •
Asbestos Rock, ore -3 81 15 1.2 C4 III I III L
Asbestos, shredded Fibers 20-40 30B 1.0 B4 II I IV L, P, Q
Ash, Black, ground -1/8 105 30A 2.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Ashes, Coal, dry -1/2 35-45 30B 3.0 C4 II II IV Q
Ashes, Coal, dry -3 35-40 30B 2.5 C4 II II IV  
Ashes, Coal, wet -1/2 45-50 30B 3.0 D4 II II IV P
Ashes, Coal, wet -3 45-50 30B 4.0 D4 II II IV P
Asphalt, crushed -1/2 45 30A 2.0 A1-A2-A3 I I IV  
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Bagasse, dry Fibers 7-10 30A 1.5 B1-B2-B3 I I IV L, N, P, Q
Bakelite -1/8 30-45 45 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Baking Powder -100M 40-55 30A 0.6 A2 I I III  
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) -100M 40-55 45 0.6 A2 I I II  
Barite (Barium Sulfate) +1/2 120-180 30B 2.6 D4 II I III  
Barite, powder -100M 120-180 30B 2.0 B4 I I III G, P
Barium Carbonate -100M 72 30B 1.6 B4 I I IV L
Bark, Wood +1/2 10-20 30B 2.0 C4 I II IV N, Q
Barley, fine ground -1/8 24-38 30B 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Barley, malted -1/2 31 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Barley, meal -1/2 28 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Barley, whole -1/8 36-48 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I II H
Basalt -1/8 80-105 15 1.8 C4 III I II  
Bauxite, crushed -3 75-85 30B 2.5 D4 II I III  
Bauxite, dry, crushed -1/8 68 15 1.8 C4 I I II  
Beans, Castor, meal -1/8 35-40 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III O
Beans, Castor, whole, shelled -1/2 36 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I I O
Beans, Navy, dry -1/2 48 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I I  
Beans, Navy, steeped -1/2 60 45 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Beans, Soy -1/2 45-50 45 0.5 A2 I I I  
Beet Pulp, dry • 11-16 • • • • • • •
Beet Pulp, wet • 25-45 • • • • • • •
Bentonite -100M 50-60 45 0.7 B4 I I II G, P, Q
Bentonite, Crude -3 34-40 30A 1.2 B2 I I IV P
Benzene Hexachloride -100M 56 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I IV L
Blood, dried -3 35-45 30A 2.0 B4 I I IV M
Blood, dried, ground -100M 30 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I III M
Bluestone (Copper Sulfate) -1/2 75-95 30A 1.0 B1-B2-B3 I III III •
Bone Ash (Tricalcium Phosphate) -100M 40-50 30A 1.6 A1-A2 I I IV  
Boneblack -100M 20-25 45 1.5 A1-A2 I I II Q
Bonechar -1/8 27-40 30A 1.6 A1-A2 I I III  
Bonemeal -1/8 50-60 30A 1.7 B4 I I III  
Bones, crushed -3 35-50 30A 2.0 B4 I I IV  
Bones, ground -1/8 50 30A 1.7 B4 I I III  
Bones, whole Irregular 35-50 30A 3.0 B4 I I IV N
Borate of Lime -100M 60 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III •
Borax, lumps 1 1/2 to 2 55-60 30A 1.8 B4 I I III  
Borax, lumps 2 to 3 60-70 30A 2.0 B4 I I III  
Borax, fine -1/8 45-55 45 0.7 C4 I II II  
Borax, screenings -1/2 55-60 30A 1.5 B4 I I III  
Boric Acid -1/8 55 45 0.8 C4 I II II  
Boron -100M 75 15 1.0 B4 III I III  
Bran, Rice/Rye/Wheat -1/8 16-20 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, Q
Braunite (Manganese Oxide) -100M 120 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Bread Crumbs -1/8 20-25 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III J,K
Brewer’s Grain, spent, dry -1/2 14-30 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I IV  
Brewer’s Grain, spent, wet -1/2 55-60 30A 0.8 D3 I II IV  
Brick, ground -1/8 100-120 15 2.2 C4 III I III  
Bronze Chips -1/8 30-50 30A 2.0 B4 I I IV  
Buckwheat -1/8 37-42 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Calcine, Flour -100M 75-85 30A 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Calcium Carbide -3 70-90 30A 2.0 B4 I I II H
Calcium Lactate -3 26-29 30A 0.6 B1-B2 I II IV K, L, P
Calcium Magnesium Carbonate + 1/2 90-100 30B 2.0 B4 II I II  
Calcium Phosphate -100M 40-50 30A 1.6 A1-A2-A3 I I IV  
Carbon, Activated, dry, fine -1/8 8-20 30A 1.2 B4 I I II K, •
Carbon Black, fine -100M 4-7 30A 0.4 A2 I I III P, Q, •
Carbon Black, pelleted -1/8 20-25 45 • • I • I M, P, •
Carborundum* -3 100 15 3.0 C4 III I II  
Casein -1/8 36 30A 1.6 B4 I I III  
Cashew Nuts -1/2 32-37 30A 0.7 B4 I I IV  
Cast Iron, chips -1/2 130-200 30A 4.0 B4 I I IV  
Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) -1/8 88 30A 1.8 D4 I III III L, M
Caustic Soda, flakes (Sodium Hydroxide) -1/2 47 30A 1.5 D4 I III IV K, L, M, P
Celite (Diatomaceous Earth) -1/64 11-17 30B 1.6 C4 II I III G, P, Q, •
Cement, aerated (Portland) -100M 60-75 30B 1.4 B4 II I I G
Cement, clinker -3 75-95 30B 1.8 D4 II I III  
Cement, mortar -1/8 133 30A 3.0 C4 I I III K
Cement, Portland -100M 94 30B 1.4 B4 II I II G
Cerrusite (Lead Carbonate) -1/64 240-260 30A 1.0 B4 I I III G, L
Chalk, crushed -3 75-95 30A 1.9 B4 I I II P
Chalk, ground -100M 67-75 45 1.4 B4 I I II G, P, Q
Charcoal, ground -100M 18-28 30A 1.2 B4 I I IV H
Charcoal, lumps -3 18-28 30A 1.4 B4 I I IV H, K
Chips, Pulpwood +1/2 12-25 30A 1.0 B1 I I III N, Q
Chocolate Cake, pressed -3 40-45 30A 1.5 B2 I I II  
Chrome Ore -3 125-140 30B 2.5 C4 II I III  
Cinders, Blast Furnace -3 57 30B 1.9 D4 II II III  
Cinders, Coal -3 40 30B 1.8 D4 II II III  
Clay, brick, dry, fines -1/2 100-120 30B 2.0 C4 II I III  
Clay, calcined -1/8 80-100 30B 2.4 C4 II I III  
Clay, ceramic, dry, fine -100M 60-80 30A 1.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III J
Clay, dry, lumpy -3 60-75 30A 1.8 B4 I I III  
Clinker, Cement -3 75-95 30B 1.8 D4 II I III  
Clover Seed -1/8 45-48 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H
Coal, Anthracite (Culm and River) -1/8 55-61 30A 1.0 B1-B2 I II III  
Coal, Anthracite, sized -1/2 49-61 45 1.0 B1-B2 I I II  
Coal, Bituminous, mined -3 40-60 30A 0.9 A1-A2 I I III F, H, P, Q
Coal, Bituminous, mined, sized -3 45-55 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I III H, K, N
Coal, Bituminous, mined, slack -1/2 43-50 30A 0.9 B1-B2 I II IV H
Coal, Lignite -3 37-45 30A 1.0 B4 I II III H
Cocoa, Beans -1/2 30-45 45 0.5 A1-A2 I I II K
Cocoa, Nibs -1/2 35 45 0.5 B4 I I II  
Cocoa, Powdered -100M 30-35 30A 0.9 A2 I I IV G, P, Q
Coconut Shredded 20-22 30A 1.5 B2 I I IV  
Coffee, ground, dry -1/64 25 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I III J
Coffee, ground, wet -1/64 35-45 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I IV P
Coffee, soluble -1/64 19 30A 0.4 A2 I I III G,J,K,M,Q
Coffee, chaff -1/8 20 45 1.0 A1-A2 I I II G, Q
Coffee Beans, green -1/2 25-32 45 0.5 A1-A2 I I II J, K
Coffee Beans, roasted -1/2 20-30 45 0.4 A2 I I II J, K
Coke, breeze -1/2 25-35 15 1.2 C4 III I III H, Q
Coke, loose -7 25-35 15 1.2 D4 III I III H, K, N
Coke, Petrol, calcined -7 35-45 15 1.3 D4 III I III N
Compost -7 30-50 30A 1.0 C1-C2 I II IV N, P, •
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Concrete, Pre-Mix, dry -1/2 85-120 30B 3.0 C4 II I III M
Copper Ore + 1/2 120-150 30B 4.0 D4 II I III  
Copper Ore, crushed + 1/2 120-150 30B 4.0 C4 II I III  
Copper Sulfate (Bluestone) -1/2 75-95 30A 1.0 B1-B2-B3 I III III •
Copperas (Ferrous Sulfate) -1/2 50-75 30A 1.0 B4 I I III M
Copra, cake, ground -1/8 40-45 30A 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I IV C, O
Copra, cake, lumpy -3 25-30 30A 0.8 B1-B2-B3 I I III C, O
Copra, lumpy + 1/2 22 30A 1.0 B1-B2-B3 I I III C, O
Copra, meal -1/8 40-45 30A 0.7 B4 I I III C, O
Cork, granulated -1/2 12-15 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III D, V, Q
Cork, ground -1/8 5-15 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III D, V, Q
Corn, cleanings -1/8 20-30 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III J, Q
Corn, cracked -1/8 40-50 45 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, J
Corn, grits -1/8 40-45 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, J
Corn, steeped -3 40-60 • 0.8 • • • • •
Corn, shelled -1/2 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, V
Corn Cobs, ground -1/2 17 45 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, Q
Corn Cobs, whole Irregular 12-15 30A • B1-B2 I I II H, N, •
Corn Ear -16 56 30A • B1-B2 I I III H, N
Corn Fiber Feed -1/8 15-35 30A 1.5 • I I III  
Corn Fiber, dewatered -1/8 10-25 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Corn Fiber, wet -1/8 15-50 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III J, M
Corn Filter Aid -1/8 15-50 15 2.5 C4 III I III  
Corn Germ -1/8 21 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, J, O, Q
Corn Germ, dewatered -1/8 30-35 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, J, M
Corn Germ, dry -1/8 30-40 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Corn Germ, expanded cake -1/8 30-40 30A 2.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Corn Germ, oil meal -1/8 30-35 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Corn Oil, cake -7 25 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I IV C, O
Corn Seed -1/2 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, J, K
Corn Sugar -1/8 30-35 30A 1.0 A2 I I III H, J, M, V
Corn Sugar, crystalline, dry -1/8 25-60 30A 1.5 A2 I I III  
Corn Sugar, crystalline, wet -1/8 30-60 30A 1.5 A2 I I III  
Corn Meal -1/8 32-40 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I III H, J, O, V
Cottonseed, cake, crushed -1/2 40-45 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I IV C, O, V
Cottonseed, cake, lumpy -7 40-45 30A 1.0 B1-B2 I I IV C, O, V
Cottonseed, dry, delinted -1/2 22-40 45 0.6 A1-A2 I I II P, V
Cottonseed, dry, not delinted -1/2 18-25 30A 0.9 A1-A2 I I IV P, Q, V
Cottonseed, flakes -1/2 20-25 30A 0.8 A1-A2 I I III C, O, Q, V
Cottonseed, hulls -1/8 12 30A 0.9 A1-A2 I I III Q, V
Cottonseed, meal, expeller -1/8 25-30 30A 0.5 C1-C2 I I IV C, O, V
Cottonseed, meal, extracted -1/8 35-40 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I IV C, O, V
Cottonseed, meal, dry -1/8 40 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I III C, O, V
Cottonseed, meal, rolled -1/2 35-40 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I IV C, O, V
Cracklings, crushed -3 40-50 30A 1.3 B1-B2-B3 I I IV C, O, V
Cryolite, dust (Kryalith) -100M 75-90 30B 2.0 B4 II I III F, G, L, V
Cryolite, lumpy (Kryalith) -16 90-110 30B 2.1 B4 II I III L, V
Cullet, fine -1/2 80-120 15 2.0 D4 III I III  
Cullet, lump -16 80-120 15 2.5 D4 III I III  
Cupric Sulfate (Copper Sulfate) -1/2 75-95 30A 1.0 B1-B2-B3 I III III •
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite) -1/64 11-17 30B 1.6 C4 II I III G, P, Q, •
Dicalcium Phosphate -1/64 40-50 30A 1.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Disodium Phosphate -1/64 25-31 30A 0.5 C4 I I III K
Distiller’s Grain, spent, dry -1/8 30 30A 0.5 B4 I I III  
Distiller’s Grain, spent, wet -1/2 40-60 30A 0.8 C1-C2 I I IV N
Dolomite, crushed -1/2 80-100 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Dolomite, lumpy +1/2 90-100 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Earth, Loam, dry, loose -1/2 76 30B 1.2 B4 II I III  
Ebonite -1/2 63-70 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Egg, powder -1/64 16 30A 1.0 A2 I I III G, H, J, Q
Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) -1/64 40-50 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III M, V
Ethanedioic Acid (Oxalic Acid) -1/8 60 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I III III L, M
Feldspar, ground -100M 65-80 15 2.0 B4 III I III  
Feldspar, lumps -7 90-100 15 2.0 B4 III I III  
Feldspar, powder -200M 100 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Feldspar, screenings -1/2 75-80 15 2.0 B4 III I III  
Ferrous Sulphate -1/2 50-75 30A 1.0 B4 I I III M
Ferrous Sulfide (Iron Sulfide), lumps -1/2 120-135 30B 2.0 A1-A2-A3 II I II V
Ferrous Sulfide (Iron Sulfide), mesh -100M 105-120 30B 2.0 A1-A2-A3 II I III V
Fish Meal -1/2 35-40 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I IV C, J, V
Fish Scraps -7 40-50 30A 1.5 B1-B2-B3 I I IV C, •
Flaxseed -1/8 43-45 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, P, V
Flaxseed Cake (Linseed Cake) -7 48-50 30A 0.7 B1-B2 I I IV O
Flaxseed Meal (Linseed Meal) -1/8 25-45 30A 0.4 A1-A2 I I IV O, V
Flour, Graphite -100M 28 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III F, G, J, V
Flour, Oat -100M 35 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Flour, Potato -200M 48 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I III G, H, J, V
Flour, Silica -1/64 80 30B 1.5 B4 II I IV  
Flour, Soybean -1/64 25-35 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, H, V
Flour, Wheat -1/64 33-40 30A 0.6 A2 I I IV F, H, J, V
Flour, Wood -1/8 16-36 30A 0.4 A1-A2 I I III H, P, Q, V
Flour Calcine -100M 75-85 30A 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Flue Dust, Basic Oxygen Furnace -1/64 45-60 30B 3.5 C4 II I III F, G
Flue Dust, Blast Furnace -1/64 110-125 30B 3.5 C4 II I III  
Flue Dust, Boiler H, dry -1/64 30-45 30B 2.0 C4 II I III F, G
Fluorspar (Calcium Fluoride) -1/8 80-100 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Fluorspar, lumps -7 90-110 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Flyash -1/64 30-45 30B 2.0 C4 II I III G
Flyash, Coal -1/64 30-60 30B 2.0 C4 II I III G
Flyash, Fluidized Bed -1/64 60-90 30B 3.0 C4 II I III  
Foundry Sand, dry -1/8 90-110 15 1.7 C4 III I III  
Fuller’s Earth, Oil Filter, burned -1/8 40 15 2.0 C4 III I II  
Fuller’s Earth, Oil Filter, raw -1/8 35-40 30B 2.0 B4 II I II  
Fuller’s Earth, Oil Filter, spent 35% oil 60-65 15 2.0 D4 III I III I, O
Galena (Lead Sulfide) -100M 240-260 30A 1.2 B4 II I II G, L, P
Gelatin, granulated -1/8 32 30A 0.8 A2 I I III J, K, M, V
Gilsonite -1/2 37 30B 1.5 D4 II II III H, L
Glass, Batch -1/2 80-100 15 2.5 D4 III I III  
Glue, ground -1/8 40 30A 1.7 B4 II I IV M
Glue, pearl -1/2 40 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III M
Glue, veg., powdered -1/64 40 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I IV M
Gluten Cake, wet -1/2 30-50 30A 2.5 A2 I I IV  
Gluten, Meal, dry -1/8 30-40 30A 0.6 A2 I I III J
Granite, broken +1/2 95-100 15 2.5 D4 III I II  
Granite, fine -1/2 80-90 15 2.5 C4 III I II  
Grape Pomace -3 15-20 30A 1.4 B4 I I IV M, Q, V
Graphite Flakes -1/8 40 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I II F, J, V
Graphite Flour -100M 28 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III F, G, J, V
Graphite Ore +1/2 65-75 30A 1.0 B4 I I III F
Grass Seed -1/8 10-32 30A 0.4 A2 I I III H, Q
Guano, dry -1/2 70 30A 2.0 C1-C2 I I III •
Gypsum, calcined -1/8 55-60 30A 1.6 B4 I I III M
Gypsum, calcined, powdered -100M 60-80 30A 2.0 B4 I I III M
Gypsum, raw -3 70-80 30A 2.0 B4 I I II  
Green Vitriol (Ferrous Sulfate) -1/2 50-75 30B 1.0 B4 II I II  
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Hay, chopped -1/2 8-12 30A 1.6 B1-B2 I I III D, Q, •
Hexanedioic Acid (Adipic Acid) -100M 45 30A 0.5 D3 I I III H, M
Hominy -1/2 35-50 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II J, V
Hops, spent, dry -3 35 30A 1.0 B1-B2-B3 I I III V
Hops, spent, wet -3 50-55 30A 1.5 D3 I II IV N, V
Hydroxybenzoic Acid (Salicylic Acid) -1/8 29 15 0.6 C4 III I III M
Ice, crushed -3 35-45 30A 0.4 B1-B2 I I III K, V
Ice, cubed -3 33-35 30A 0.4 A2 I I III K, V
Ice, flaked -1/2 40-45 30A 0.6 A2 I I III K, V, •
Ice, shells -3 33-35 30A 0.4 A2 I I IV K, V
Ilmenite Ore -3 140-160 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Iron Ore -1/64 120-180 15 2.2 C4 III I III  
Iron Oxide Pigment -100M 25 30B 1.0 A1-A2-A3 II I III F, G, J
Iron Oxide, Millscale -1/2 75 30B 1.6 B4 I I III  
Kafir (Corn) -1/2 40-45 30A 0.5 C4 I I II V
Kaolin Clay -3 63 30A 2.0 B4 I I II  
Kaolin Talc -1/64 42-56 30A 2.0 B4 I I III F, G, J
Lactose -1/64 32 30A 0.6 A2 I I III H, J, M, P
Lead Arsenate -1/64 72 30A 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, L
Lead Arsenite -1/64 72 30A 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, L
Lead Carbonate -1/64 240-260 30A 1.0 B4 I I III G, L
Lead Ore -1/8 200-270 30A 1.4 C4 I I III L
Lead Ore -1/2 180-230 30B 1.4 C4 II I III L
Lead Oxide, Red Lead -100M 30-150 30A 1.2 B4 II I III G, J, L
Lead Oxide, Red Lead -200M 30-180 30A 1.2 B4 II I III F, G, J, L
Lead Sulfide -100M 240-260 30A 1.0 B4 II I III G, L, P
Lignite, air-dried -3 37-45 30A 1.0 B4 I II III H
Lime, hydrated -1/8 40 30A 0.8 B4 I I III F, G, P, V
Lime, hydrated, pulverized -1/64 32-40 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I III F, G, P, V
Lime, unslaked -1/8 60 30A 0.6 A2 I I III P, V
Lime, pebble, unslaked -1/2 53-56 45 2.0 B1 I I II C, M
Limestone, agricultural -1/8 68 30A 2.0 B4 II I III  
Limestone, crushed +1/2 85-90 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Limestone, dust -1/64 55-95 30B 1.6-2.0 B4 II I IV G, Q
Limonite, ore -1/2 120 15 1.7 C4 III I IV  
Lindane (Benzene Hexachloride) -100M 56 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I IV L
Litharge (Lead Oxide) -100M 30-150 30A 1.2 B4 II I III G, J, L
Lithopone -200M 45-50 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I III G, L
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Magnesium Chloride (Magnesite) -1/2 33 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I IV  
Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) -1/64 40-50 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III M
Maize -1/8 40-45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H
Malt, dry, ground -1/8 20-30 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, J, L, Q, V
Malt, dry, whole -1/2 20-30 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, V
Malt, wet or green -1/2 60-65 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Malt, meal -1/8 36-40 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II J, V
Malt, sprouts -1/2 13-15 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III J, V
Manganese Dioxide -100M 70-85 30A 1.5 B1-B2 I II III H, L, •
Manganese Ore +1/2 125-140 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Manganese Oxide -100M 120 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Manganese Sulfate -1/2 70 15 2.4 C4 III I III  
Marble, crushed -1/8 80-95 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Marl (Clay) + 1/2 80 30B 1.6 B4 II I III  
Meat, ground -1/4 50-55 30A 1.5 B1-B2 I II IV C, K, P, •
Meat, scraps, with bone Scraps 40 30B 1.5 D4 II I IV C, N, •
Mica, flakes -1/8 17-22 30B 1.0 B4 II I I G, N, Q, V
Mica, ground -1/8 13-15 30B 0.9 B4 II I III V
Mica, pulverized -100M 13-15 30B 1.0 B4 II I III G, V
Milk, dried, flakes -1/8 5-6 30A 0.4 A2 I I III H, J, M, Q
Milk, dried, whole -100M 20 30A 0.4 A2 I I III G, J, M P
Milk, malted -1/64 27-30 30A 0.9 A2 I I IV G, H, J, P
Milk, powdered -1/8 20-45 45 0.5 A2 I I II G, H, J
Milk, powdered, whole -1/8 20-36 30A 0.5 A2 I I III J, M, P
Milk Sugar (Lactose) -100M 32 30A 0.8 A2 I I III H, J, P
Mill Scale (Steel) Irregular 120-125 30B 3.0 C4 II II IV  
Milo, ground -1/8 32-36 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I II V
Milo, maize (Kafir) -1/8 40-45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Molybdenite Powder -1/8 107 30A 1.5 B4 II I II  
Monosodium Phosphate -1/8 50 30B 0.6 B4 II I III  
Mortar, wet Irregular 150 30B 3.0 C4 II II IV  
Muriate of Potash -1/8 77 15 1.8 D4 III III II  
Mustard Seed -1/8 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Naphtalene Flakes -1/8 45 30A 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) -1/64 35 30A 0.8 B4 I I III J
Oakite (Trisodium Phosphate) -1/8 60 30B 1.7 B4 II I II  
Oats -1/2 26 45 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I Ii G, H, V
Oats, crimped -1/2 19-26 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Oats, crushed -1/8 22 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I IV H, Q, V
Oats, flour -100M 35 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Oats, hulls -1/8 8-12 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, Q, V
Oats, rolled -1/2 19-24 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, Q, V
Oleo (Margarine) Irregular 59 30A 0.4 B1-B2 I I IV C, E, J, O, P
Orange Peels, dry Irregular 15 30A 1.5 B1-B2 I I IV  
Oxalic Acid, Crystal—Ethane Diacid Crystal -1/8 60 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I III III K, M
Oyster Shells, ground -1/2 50-60 30B 2.0 B4 II II III  
Oyster Shells, whole -3 80 30B 2.5 B4 II II III N
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Paper Pulp, stock 5% 62 30A 1.5 B1-B2 I I IV N
Paper Pulp, stock 6-15% 60-62 30A 1.7 B1-B2 I I IV N
Paraffin Cake, broken -1/2 45 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I IV E
Peanuts, meal -1/8 30 30A 0.6 A2 I I III J, V
Peanuts, clean, shelled -3 15-20 30A 0.6 B1-B2 I I III K
Peanuts, raw, uncleaned, unshelled -3 15-20 30B 0.7 C4 I I III K
Peanuts, shelled -1/2 35-45 30A 0.4 A2 I I III K, V
Peas, dried -1/2 45-50 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, K, V
Perlite, expanded -1/2 8-12 30B 0.6 B4 II I III  
Phosphate Disodium -1/8 50-60 30A 0.9 A1-A2 I I III  
Phosphate Acid, Fertilizer -1/8 60 45 1.4 B1-B2 I II II  
Phosphate Rock, broken + 1/2 75-85 30B 2.1 B2 II I III  
Phosphate Rock, pulverized -1/8 60 30B 1.7 B4 II I III  
Phosphate of Soda (Disodium Phosphate) -1/64 25-31 30A 0.5 C4 I I III K
Phosphate Sand, granular -1/8 90-100 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Phosphoprotein (Casein) -1/8 36 30B 1.6 B4 II I II  
Phosphoric Acid (Phosphate Acid) -100M 60 30A 1.4 A2 I I II  
Plaster of Paris (Gypsum) -200M 60-80 30B 0.9 B4 II I III G
Polyethylene, pellets -1/8 35 30A 0.4 A2 I I III J, K
Polystyrene Beads -1/8 40 30A 0.4 A2 I I II J, K, V
Polyvinyl Chloride, pellets Irregular 20-30 30A 0.6 A2 I II IV E, J, K
Polyvinyl Chloride, powder -100M 20-30 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I II IV E
Potash, dry (Muriate of Potash) -1/8 70 15 2.0 D4 III III III  
Potash, mine run (Muriate of Potash) +1/2 75 15 2.2 D4 III III III  
Potassium Carbonate -1/8 51 30B 1.0 B4 II II III  
Potassium Chloride, pellets -1/2 120-130 30A 1.6 C4 I II II M
Potassium Nitrate -1/2 76 30B 1.2 D4 II II I H, V
Potassium Nitrate -1/8 80 30B 1.2 D4 II II II H, V
Potassium Sulfate -1/8 42-48 30B 1.0 B4 II I IV P
Potato, flour -200M 48 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I III G, H, J, V
Pumice -1/8 42-48 30B 1.6 C4 II I IV  
Pyrite, pellets -1/2 120-130 30B 2.0 C4 II I II  
Quartz -1/2 80-90 15 2.5 C4 III I II  
Quartz -100M 70-80 15 1.7 C4 III I II  
Quicklime (Lime, unslaked) -1/8 60 30A 0.6 A2 I I III P
Red Lead (Lead Oxide) -100M 30-150 30A 1.2 B4 II I III G, J, L
Rice, hulled -1/2 45-49 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II J, V
Rice, hulls -1/8 20-21 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, Q
Rice, polished -1/2 30 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I J, V
Rice, rough -1/2 32-36 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, V
Rice Bran -1/8 20 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, Q, V
Rice Grits -1/8 42-45 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III J, V
Rosin -1/2 65-68 30A 1.5 A1-A2-A3 I I IV K, V
Rubber, pelleted -3 50-55 30A 1.5 B1-B2-B3 I I IV  
Rubber, reclaimed, ground -1/2 23-50 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I IV V
Rye -1/8 42-48 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Rye, bran -1/8 15-20 30A 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I III Q, V
Rye, feed -1/8 33 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, V
Rye, meal -1/8 35-40 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Rye, middlings -1/8 42 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I III V
Rye, shorts -1/2 32-33 30A 0.5 B1-B2 I I III V
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Safflower, cake -3 50 30B 0.6 B4 II I II  
Safflower, meal -1/8 50 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Safflower Seed (Safflower) -1/8 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Sal Ammoniac (Ammonium Chloride) -100M 45-52 30A 0.7 C1-C2 I III IV A, L
Salicylic Acid -1/8 29 15 0.6 C4 III I III M
Salt, dry coarse -1/2 45-60 30B 1.0 C4 II II III M, V
Salt, dry fine -1/8 70-80 30B 1.7 C4 II II III M, V
Salt Cake, dry, coarse (Sodium Sulfate) -1/8 85 30B 2.1 C4 II II III M
Salt Cake, dry, pulverized (Sodium Sulfate) -1/8 65-85 30B 1.7 C4 II II III M
Saltpeter (Potassium Nitrate) -1/2 76 30B 1.2 C4 II II I H
Sand, Dry Bank, damp -1/8 110-130 15 2.8 C4 III I IV  
Sand, Dry Bank, dry -1/8 90-110 15 1.7 C4 III I III  
Sand, Foundry, prepared -1/8 90 15 3.0 C4 III I III  
Sand, Foundry, shakeout -3 90-100 15 3.0 D4 III I III R
Sand, Silica, dry -1/8 90-100 15 2.0 C4 III I II  
Sand, Silica, resin-coated -1/8 104 15 2.0 C4 III I II  
Sand, Zircon, resin-coated -100M 115 15 2.3 C4 III I II  
Sawdust, dry -1/8 10-13 30A 1.4 A1-A2-A3 I I IV M, P
Sea-Coal -1/8 65 30B 1.0 B4 II I III  
Seed, Alfalfa -1/8 10-15 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H
Seed, Clover -1/8 45-48 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H
Seed, Corn -1/2 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, J, K
Seed, Grass -1/8 10-32 30A 0.4 A2 I I III H, Q
Seed, Mustard -1/8 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Seed, Safflower -1/8 45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I I H, V
Seed, Sesame -1/8 27-41 30B 0.6 B4 II I II V
Seed, Sorghum (Milo or Kafir) -1/8 32-36 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Seed, Sunflower -1/2 19-38 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I I V
Seed, Timothy -1/8 36 30A 0.6 B2 I I III H, Q, V
Sesame Seed -1/8 27-41 30B 0.6 B4 II I II V
Shale, crushed -1/2 85-90 30B 2.0 B4 ll I III  
Shellac, powdered or granulated -1/8 31 30A 0.6 A2 I I III J, V
Silica Flour -1/64 80 30B 1.5 B4 II I IV  
Silica Gel (Silicic Acid) -3 45 15 2.0 C4 III I III C, E, K, M
Silicon Dioxide (Quartz) -1/2 80-90 15 2.5 C4 III I II  
Slag, Blast Furnace, crushed -3 130-180 15 2.4 D4 III I III Q
Slag, Furnace, granular, dry -1/2 60-65 15 2.2 A1-A2-A3 III I III  
Slaked Lime (Lime, hydrated) -1/8 40 30A 0.8 B4 I I III F, G, P
Slate, crushed -1/2 80-90 30B 2.0 B4 II I III  
Slate, ground -1/8 82-85 30B 1.6 B4 II I III  
Sludge, Sewage, dry Irregular 40-50 30B 0.8 D4 II II IV O
Sludge, Sewage, dry, ground -1/8 45-55 30B 0.8 D4 II II IV  
Snow, fresh -1/8 5-12 30A 0.4 A2 I I IV  
Snow, packed +1/2 15-35 30A 0.8 B1 I I IV  
Soap, beads or granules -1/8 15-35 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III K, M
Soap, chips -1/2 15-25 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III K, M
Soap Detergent -1/8 15-50 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III A, K
Soap Flakes -1/8 5-15 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III K, M, P, Q
Soap Powder -1/8 20-30 30A 0.9 A1-A2-A3 I I II P
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Soapstone (Talc) -200M 40-50 30A 2.0 A1-A2-A3 I I IV G, P, Q
Soda Ash, heavy (Sodium Carbonate) -1/8 55-65 30B 1.0 B4 II I III  
Soda Ash, light (Sodium Carbonate) -1/64 20-35 30B 0.8 B4 II I III G, Q, V
Sodium Aluminate, ground -1/8 72 30B 1.0 B4 II I III  
Sodium Aluminum Sulphate -100M 75 30B 1.0 B4 II I III •
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) -100M 40-55 45 0.6 A2 I I II  
Sodium Nitrate -3 70-80 45 1.2 B1-B2 I III II H
Sodium Phosphate -1/8 50-60 30A 0.9 A1-A2 I I III  
Sodium Sulfate, dry, coarse -1/8 85 30B 2.1 C4 II II III M
Sodium Sulfate, dry, pulverized -1/8 65-85 30B 1.7 C4 II II III M
Sodium Sulfite -1/8 96 30B 1.5 B4 II I IV P
Sorghum Seed (Milo or Kafir) -1/8 32-36 30A 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Soybean, dust -1/64 25-35 30A 2.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, H
Soybean, cake -1/2 40-43 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III O, V
Soybean, cracked -1/2 30-40 30B 0.6 B4 II I III H, O, V
Soybean, flour -1/64 25-35 30A 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I III G, H, V
Soybean, meal, cold -1/8 35-45 30A 0.6 A1-A2-A3 I I III V
Soybean, meal, hot -1/8 40 30A 0.6 D3 I II III  
Soybean, whole -1/2 45-50 30B 1.0 B4 II I II H, O
Soybean Flakes, raw -1/2 15-35 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III Q, V
Soybean Flakes, spent -1/4 18-20 30A 0.6 A2 I I II Q, V
Starch -1/64 25-50 45 1.0 A1-A2-A3 I I I G, H, V, •
Steel Turnings (Chips), crushed -3 100-150 30B 3.0 D4 II I IV N, O
Stibium (Antimony) -100M • 30A 1.6 B4 II I II •
Sugar, Powdered -100M 50-60 30A 0.8 A2 I I III H, J, P,
V, •
Sugar, raw, cane -1/8 55-65 30A 1.5 A2 I I III H, J, P
Sugar, refined, granulated, dry -1/8 50-55 30A 1.0-1.2 A2 I I III H, J, M, V
Sugar, refined, granulated, wet -1/2 55-65 30A 1.4-2.0 A2 I I III P
Sugar Beet, pulp, dry -1/2 12-15 30B 0.9 B4 II I II H, •
Sugar Beet, pulp, wet -1/2 25-45 30A 1.2 A1-A2-A3 I I III H, P
Sulphur, crushed -1/2 50-60 30A 0.8 A1-A2 I I III H
Sulphur, ground -1/64 50-60 30A 0.6 A1-A2 I I II G, H
Sulphur, lumps -3 80-85 30A 0.8 D4 I I III H
Sunflower Seed -1/2 19-38 45 0.5 A1-A2-A3 I I I V
Bulk Material Maximum Particle Size (in.) Bulk Density (lbs/ft³) %
Trough Loading		 Material Factor (MF) Component
/Bearing Series		 Abrasive- ness Corrosive- ness Flowability Special Notes
Taconite, pellets +1/2 116-130 15 2.0 D4 III I II K
Talc -1/2 80-90 30B 0.9 B4 II I III  
Talc, powder -200M 50-60 30B 0.8 B4 II I III G, P, V
Tanbark, ground -1/8 55 30A 0.7 A1-A2-A3 I I IV •
Timothy Seed -1/8 36 30A 0.6 B2 I I III H, Q, V
Titanium Dioxide (llmenite) -3 140-160 15 2.0 C4 III I III  
Tobacco, scraps -3 15-25 30A 0.8 B1-B2 I I IV Q
Tobacco, snuff -1/8 30 30A 0.9 A1-A2-A3 I I IV H, G, K, V
Tricalcium Phosphate -1/64 40-50 30A 1.6 A1-A2 I I IV  
Triple Super Phosphate -1/8 50-55 30B 2.0 C4 II III III L
Trisodium Phosphate -1/2 60 30B 1.7 B4 II I III  
Trisodium Phosphate, granular -1/8 60 30B 1.7 B4 II I III  
Trisodium Phosphate, pulverized -1/64 50 30B 1.6 B4 II I III V
Tung Nuts -3 25-30 30A 0.7 B1-B2 I I I V
Tung Nut Meats, crushed -3 28 30A 0.8 B1-B2 I I II O, V
Uintaite (Bentonite) -100M 50-60 45 0.7 B4 I I II G, P, Q
Urea Prills, Coated -1/8 43-46 45 1.2 A1-A2-A3 I I II  
Vermiculite, expanded -1/2 16 30A 0.5 A1-A2 I I III Q
Vermiculite, ore -3 80 30B 1.0 B4 II I III  
Vetch -1/8 48 30B 0.4 A1-A2-A3 II I I H, V
Vulcanite (Ebonite) -1/2 63-70 30A 0.8 A1-A2-A3 I I III  
Walnut Shells, crushed -1/8 35-45 30B 1.0 B4 II I III V
Wheat -1/2 45-48 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, V
Wheat, cracked -1/8 40-45 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II H, V
Wheat, germ -1/8 18-28 45 0.4 A1-A2-A3 I I II V
White Lead, dry -1/64 75-100 30B 1.0 B4 II I III G, L, V
Wood Bark +1/2 8-16 30B 1.5 B1-B2 I I IV N, Q
Wood Chips, screened -3 10-30 30A 0.6 B1-B2 I I IV N, Q
Wood Flour -1/8 16-36 30A 0.4 A1-A2 I I III H, P, Q, V
Zinc Concentrate Residue -1/8 75-80 15 1.0 C4 III I III  
Zinc Oxide, heavy -100M 30-35 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I IV G, P
Zinc Oxide, light -100M 10-15 30A 1.0 A1-A2 I I IV G, P, Q, V

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