To secure the right gear oil for your business speak to a member of our lubricants team by calling 0330 678 0880.
We’re a UK-leading supplier of gear oils for industrial gearbox and engineering applications. With oils suitable for a range of viscosities, load capacities and temperatures and a team of onsite chemists that can tailor blends to your specific needs, we’re perfectly positioned to handle your requirements.
Getting the right gear oil for the intended application is crucial to reduce wear and ensure that your machinery is working at maximum performance. When selecting the right gear oil for your equipment, there are a few things you must consider:
One of the most important properties of a lubricating oil, it’s important to understand the viscosity needed for your machine. The required viscosity will often be determined by the level of thickness needed between two the parts of your machinery under certain loads or temperatures.
The additives used in gear oil affect all its properties and operating conditions meaning that different additives are needed for different applications. If you’re unsure what additives you require for you intended application our onsite chemists can blend additives to suit your needs.
Linked closely to the viscosity, you must consider the temperature that your machines operate at. You will need to find out the operating temperature from your OEM’s recommendations.
No! Gear oil and engine oil are not interchangeable and are used for different applications. Using gear oil in your engines can lead to serious damage and it’s use cases differentiates to engine oil. While engine oils are designed for engines, gear oils are designed for transmissions and gear systems.
Lubricants that are not up to standard or fit for purpose affect your machinery’s output and reduce its lifespan. Our lubricants team can help determine the health of your oils and will make actionable recommendations you can take to improve your equipment’s efficiency.
Learn more about our lubricant health checks or book yours today by calling 0330 678 0880.
