Lubricating oil selection
Lubricant Selection Guide
Before commissioning the gear unit, it must be filled with a lubricant of the appropriate viscosity. Correct lubrication reduces friction between the gears and helps the gear unit perform reliably under high loads and impact loads.
After approximately the first 200 operating hours, drain the initial lubricant, clean the gear unit thoroughly and refill it with fresh lubricant to the centre of the oil-level indicator. An oil level that is too high or too low may cause the operating temperature to rise.
For detailed procedures, please refer to the relevant installation,
operation and maintenance instructions supplied with the gear unit.
| Lubricant Type | Oil Lubrication | Grease Lubrication | Special Lubricants | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C to +40°C | −15°C to +25°C | −30°C to +10°C | −50°C to −20°C | −15°C to +40°C | −40°C to +80°C | −40°C to +10°C | |
| ISO Viscosity Grade | ISO VG 220 |
ISO VG 150 ISO VG 100 |
ISO VG 68–46 ISO VG 32 |
ISO VG 22 ISO VG 15 |
— | — | — |
| BP | Energol GR-XP 220 |
Energol GR-XP 100 |
Energol GR-XP 68 |
Energol LPT 22 |
Energrease HT-EP 00 |
— | — |
| Mobil | Mobilgear 630 |
Mobilgear 629 |
Mobil DTE 15M |
Mobil DTE 11M |
Mobilplex 44 |
Mobil SHC 630 |
Mobil SHC 624 |
| Shell | Omala Oil 220 |
Omala Oil 100 |
Tellus Oil T32 |
AeroShell Fluid 41 |
Shell Grease S3655 |
— | — |
Important:
The information above is a general selection reference. The lubricant
specified on the gear unit nameplate, technical documentation or
operation manual should always take priority. Contact our technical
support team if you are unsure which lubricant is suitable for your
operating conditions.