PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Fifth Wheel and Open Gear
Compound (GFW) is based on novel, proprietary technology resulting in a
lubricant that does not use asphaltic materials, residual compounded
oils or diluent solvents as part of the lubricant formulation.* Typical
gear compounds are composed of asphaltic and residual oils cut with
solvent to ease application and use. Synthetic GFW does not require
solvents to assist the product in application and use, even in cold
weather. GFW meets the AGMA specification 14R for open gear lubricants.
AMSOIL GFW provides excellent adhesion to
surfaces, resistance to water washout and protection against rust,
corrosion and wear. GFW virtually eliminates common deficiencies of
residual oils and asphaltic compounds such as narrow operating
temperature range, flaking, poor adhesion, water washout and
environmental concerns.
AMSOIL GFW is an aerosol spray product,
making application quick, easy, neat and economical. Because AMSOIL GFW
sprays on, less product is required to cover an application than is
required with liquid or paste products.
*Aerosol spray contains a
solvent that evaporates quickly leaving a solvent-free film of material
on treated surfaces.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
- Excellent resistance to water
washout
- Environmentally preferable to
solvent-containing formulations
- Protects ferrous surfaces from
rust
- Excellent adhesion to metal
surfaces
- Forms a tacky, tenacious film
- Heavy load-carrying and
extreme-pressure performance
- Stays pliable at cold
temperatures and does not flake off
APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
AMSOIL GFW may be applied to fifth wheels, open
gears, wire ropes, chains, flexible couplings, sliding surfaces of drag
lines and shovels, construction equipment, dredging equipment or any
application where a heavy, tenacious lubricant is required.
GFW should be applied at an adequate
coverage rate to ensure good lubrication and coverage of all mating
surfaces. For easy application, apply at room temperature.
Relubrication intervals are based on
environmental conditions and use. Manufacturers' recommendations and
users' observations of surface conditions may be used to establish
correct application rates and lubrication intervals.
WIDE OPERATING
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Because of the inherent cold-temperature
properties of synthetic base materials, AMSOIL GFW stays fluid at cold
temperatures. This dramatically eases application and allows the product
to protect surfaces, where residual compounded oils and solvent-cut
asphaltic products may not. In cold temperature applications, residual
compounded or asphaltic products will typically flake off, leaving the
surfaces unprotected against wear and weather, causing the relubrication
interval to increase. AMSOIL GFW does not flake off in cold
temperatures, but stays in place to provide long-lasting lubrication
protection.
In warm temperatures, asphaltic materials
soften and lose film strength, allowing component wear. AMSOIL GFW, a
tacky lubricant, stays in place during warm temperature operations,
providing heavy load carrying and extreme pressure performance, thus
protecting surfaces and reducing the need for frequent relubrication.
ADHESION TO
METAL
AMSOIL GFW, with its synthetic base materials
and highly polar nature, provides excellent adhesion to metal surfaces
even in hostile environments. This is a tremendous advantage since
compounded oils and solvent-cut asphaltic materials' adhesion are
readily affected by the cleanliness of the metal surface. The ability of
GFW to adhere to surfaces under a variety of conditions means greater
protection, less maintenance and cleaner application.
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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Synthetic
Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound (GFW) |
| NLGI Grade |
#1 |
| AGMA Grade |
14R |
| Penetration, unworked |
315-325 |
| Thickener type |
silica |
| Water Washout ASTM D-1264
(79°C/175°F, % loss) |
<5 |
| Rust Test ASTM D-1743 |
pass |
| Oil Viscosity, 212° F, sus |
2700-3100 |
| Oil Viscosity, 100° C, cSt |
579-665 |
| Dropping Point, °F |
non-melting |
| Color |
white |
| Texture |
adhesive/tacky |
| Odor |
bland |
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