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AMSOIL Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound is based on
proprietary technology that does not use asphaltic materials,
residual compounded oils or diluent solvents as part of the
lubricant formulation.
It provides excellent adhesion to surfaces, resistance to
water washout and protection against rust, corrosion, and
wear. Virtually eliminates common deficiencies of residual
oils and asphaltic compounds such as narrow operating
temperature range, flaking, poor adhesion, water washout and
environmental concerns.
It is an aerosol spray
product, making application quick, easy, neat and economical.
Product Code: GFW
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
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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.
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.
* Aerosol spray contains a solvent
that evaporates quickly leaving a solvent-free film of material on
treated surfaces.
TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Synthetic
Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound (GFW)
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| 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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