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Obtaining optimum Extreme Pressure (EP) performance without sacrificing efficiency or cleanliness is a delicate balancing act for Industrial gear oil additives. The additive chosen needs to be carefully designed for the extreme nature of the varied industrial applications. This allows for acceptable gear oil life to ensure maximum production and reduced downtime.
Industrial gearboxes operate in different environments. As a result, the oil may be exposed to variations of extreme temperatures, loads and contaminants. Lubrizol® 5060 has been formulated specifically to meet those challenges. Formulations containing Lubrizol 5060 maintain a high level of cleanliness helping to protect gear componentry. Lubrizol 5060 is also thermally very stable to maintain performance in the toughest applications and environments. In addition, the excellent EP performance of Lubrizol 5060 is maintained across a broad range of viscosity grades providing the right balance of efficiency and durability for optimum performance.
Why is CLEANLINESS important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Cleanliness in a gear oil is critical to help maximize both the life of the oil and the components of the gearbox. It is not unusual for gearboxes to become dirty over time from external contamination but also from oil degradation leaving sludge in the gearbox. Sludge can interfere with lubrication of the gearbox and shorten component life including seals. Products formulated with Lubrizol 5060 help to minimize the formation of sludge due to the high level of oxidative and thermal stability.
Why is DEMULSIBILITY important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Demulsibility is important because water in a gearbox can lead to rust, corrosion and a decrease in overall performance. Gear oil temperatures in a manufacturing shop were found to be operating between 45º and 50ºC. Gearboxes in other applications may operate at much higher temperatures. Lubrizol 5060 has been designed to separate water quickly at both higher and lower temperatures found in gearboxes in different manufacturing environments.
Why is RETENTION OF PERFORMANCE important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Gear oil temperatures can have large variations resulting in added stress on the oil. An oil that can retain its performance even after thermal stressing is an oil that will perform better, last longer and ultimately provide the best possible protection for machinery.
Why is EP PERFORMANCE important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Gears are heavily loaded and require high levels of extreme pressure protection to protect system components. Typical gear oils do not always demonstrate high levels of extreme pressure performance at lower viscosity grades. Formulations containing Lubrizol 5060 offer excellent extreme pressure performance across the full spectrum of viscosity grades. Even lower viscosity grades have high levels of extreme pressure performance without the need for additional up-treating or boosters. High pressure performance across all viscosities (ISO 68-460) may allow for the use of lower viscosity grades in some applications thus increasing efficiency and saving money.
Why is BEARING PROTECTION important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Protection of bearings and all of the components in the gearbox help to decrease potential downtime due to equipment related issues. This helps the end user maximize their productivity and improve their bottom line.
Why is SEAL PROTECTION important for Industrial Gear Oil Additives?Seal protection is important in Industrial Gear Oil Additives to help prevent excessive leakage from gearboxes. Systems with good seal protection last longer helping to reduce maintenance and resulting downtime due to replacement of the seals. Formulations containing Lubrizol 5060 have excellent seal compatibility and are less prone to formation of sludge and deposits which can undermine seal integrity.
Lubrizol 5060 Approvals & SpecificationsLubrizol 5060 is a dedicated premium industrial gear oil additive package designed to treat at 1.8% by weight and is suitable for Group I, II and III base stocks as well as PAO’s. Higher viscosity grades can be formulated with standard bright stocks or with Lubrizol® 3130A, a synthetic thickener, for even greater cleanliness. Lubrizol 5060 is formulated with a carefully designed Sulfur- Phosphorus additive system and is free of molybdenum. Finished lubricants when formulated with Lubrizol 5060 are able to meet the following requirements:
*Without requirement for additional boosters for lower viscosity grades which helps to reduce complexity in your formulations.