CASTROL Optigear Synthetic X 680

Description

Castrol Optigear™ Synthetic X is based on synthetic hydrocarbons and Castrol's Microflux Trans (MFT) Plastic

Deformation (PD) additive and surface improvement additive package.

MFT PD helps improve lubricant performance when operating temperature and loads reach a certain level of activation

energy, by enabling the micro-smoothing of surface roughness without increasing wear. The smoothed surface delivers

optimum wear protection and an extremely low coefficient of friction, especially in applications which experience extreme

pressure, shock loads, vibrations or low speeds. MFT PD helps to protect against scuffing and shock loading, while

maintaining a high load carrying capacity, and can help prevent the progression of micro-pitting in pre-damaged gears.

Application

Optigear Synthetic X may be used in spur gear, bevel gears or planetary gear units and in heavy loaded gear units, e.g.

wind turbine main gears. It is also suitable for the lubrication of oil-lubricated rolling bearings.

Depending on the specific application, Optigear Synthetic X may be used in an operating temperature range from -30°C/-

22°F to +100°C/212°F (refer to a Castrol technician for more information, if necessary).

Optigear Synthetic X is a CLP-HC gear oil (according to DIN 51502) and exceeds the minimum requirements according

to DIN 51517 (2003), part 3, CLP gear oils, tested on the ISO viscosity class 320.

Advantages

Optigear Synthetic X has the following advantages when compared to product in a similar class:-

High load carrying capacity.

Superior micro pitting protection.

Excellent friction reduction.

Good filtration properties.

Excellent bearing lubrication suitability.

Additional Information

Optigear Synthetic X gear oil can be applied by an oil can, oil cup reservoir, splash, spray mist or by automatic

dispensing equipment and central or circulation systems.

To achieve an optimum lifetime of your elastomer sealings we recommend the use of Viton (FKM) based materials.

Optigear Synthetic X has excellent detergent and cleaning properties that help ensure clean operation of a gearbox and

an additive system designed to give maximum gear and bearing protection. However, to achieve the optimum

performance level of these oils, we recommend removal of any previous oil to avoid compatibility issues. (Refer to

manufacturer oil change procedures and the Castrol flushing procedure).