CASTROL BIOBAR SWH

Castrol BioBar is an environmentally acceptable range of hydraulic fluids and can replace conventional mineral oils.

Hydraulic equipment where leakage or spillage can cause escape to the marine environment.

Castrol BioBar hydraulic fluids are formulated from selected synthetic ester-based oils to provide a wide range of operation.

temperature range and long service life.

Extensive testing of Castrol BioBar and hydraulic system components (especially elastomer seals) has been validated

good compatibility with standard components allowing existing equipment to be converted without the need

big changes.

Castrol BioBar hydraulic fluids to OSPAR (for the Oslo and Paris Convention)

North-East Atlantic Marine Environment Protection) requirements and therefore

Environmentally Friendly Lubricant (EAL) under the US Ship General Authorization

Normal Operation of Ships (VGP) 2013.

Application

Hydraulic systems are widely used for power transmission on board. Cranes, winches, capstans and life

Boat davits are often found where leakage or spillage can escape into the marine environment. Extensive use

flexible hoses susceptible to mechanical damage through wear or fatigue,

Leakage that can lead to a rapid loss of fluid if high operating pressures and high flow rates are present.

Castrol BioBar is recommended for hydraulic systems and hydrostatic transmissions including gear pumps,

vane pumps, radial piston or axial piston pumps and motors and where there is a perceived risk of output

environment in case of spillage or leakage.

Advantages

Less environmental impact compared to conventional lubricants - demonstrable benefits in the key below

environmental performance criteria:

Superior biological degradation

Significantly reduced bioaccumulation * and toxicity

Advanced renewability

The high level of protection given to pump and motor components can contribute to a high level of reliability:

Minimum ring and blade wear in Vickers PM 104C pump test

Minimum ring and blade wear in the Eaton-Vickers 35VQ25 pump test

Castrol BioBar hydraulic fluids to OSPAR (for the Oslo and Paris Convention)

North-East Atlantic Marine Environment) requirements and therefore

Environmentally Friendly Lubricant (EAL) under the US Ship General Authorization

Normal Operation of Ships (VGP) 2013.