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CASTROL Optileb GT 220
Synthetic NSF H1 gear lubricant
Application CASTROL Optileb GT 220
For the special requirements of the food and beverage industries where there may be direct exposure of the lubricated part to the edible product or its packaging. For the lubrication of spur, angular and worm gear units. For the lubrication of gear motors in stirring machines, turners, packaging machines etc. For the lubrication of chain variators, rolling and sliding bearings, pumps and closed circulating systems.
Performance, Features & Benefits of CASTROL Optileb GT 220 are:
- Odorless, tasteless and colourless
- High load-carrying capacity
- Excellent wear, oxidation and corrosion protection
- Good water separation ability
- No foam formation
- Neutral to non-ferrous metals
- Excellent viscosity/temperature behaviour
- Miscible with mineral oil based fluids
- Disposal of used product as with mineral oils
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Product Description CASTROL Optileb GT 220
Optileb™ GT are gear oils with NSF H1 authorisation, especially developed to meet the special requirements of the food and beverage industries. They are based on synthetic oils and contain carefully selected additives to prevent wear, oxidation and corrosion. Optileb GT gear oils exceed the requirements of DIN 51517 part 3 CLP.
Typical Characteristics
| Product specifications : | CASTROL Optileb GT 220 | |
| Colour | ASTM D1500 | light-yellow |
| Base Oil | polyalphaolefin | |
| ISO Viscosity Grade | 220 | |
| Density @ 15°C / 59°F kg/m³ | ISO 12185 / ASTM D4052 |
860 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C / 104°F mm²/s |
ISO 3104 / ASTM D445 |
213 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C / 212°F mm²/s |
ISO 3104 / ASTM D445 |
26.3 |
| Viscosity Index | ISO 2909 / ASTM D2270 |
157 |
| Pour Point °C/°F | ISO 3016 / ASTM D97 |
-39/-38 |
| Flash Point – open cup method °C/°F |
ISO 2592 / ASTM D92 |
210/ 410 |
| Copper corrosion (24 hrs@100°C/212°F) Rating |
ISO 2160 / ASTM D130 |
1a |
| Rust test – distilled water (24 hrs) |
ISO 7120 / ASTM D665A |
Pass |
| FZG Gear Scuffing test – A/8.3/ 90 Failure Load Stage |
ISO 14635-1 | >12 |
Additional Information
Please observe the viscosity guidelines specified by the manufacturer. Good compatibility with conventional sealing materials. As OPTILEB GT is miscible with mineral oils, no large-scale cleaning and flushing is necessary during switchover of products.
