AMSOIL
Synthetic Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound
is available as a spray lubricant that goes on quickly
and easily and stays in place over a broad temperature
range - no flaking in low temperatures or softening
in high. Also available in caulk tubes.
AMSOIL Synthetic Fifth Wheel and
Open Gear Compound provides excellent adhesion to
surfaces, resistant to water washout and protection
against rust, corrosion and wear.
Use AMSOIL Synthetic Fifth Wheel
and Open Gear Compound for all applications requiring
a heavy, tenacious lubricant.
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 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
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AMSOIL 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 |
PERFORMANCE DATA
AMSOIL Synthetic
Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Com-pound meets the
AGMA 14R and NLGI #1 performance specification.
INSTALLATION
AMSOIL Synthetic
Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Com-pound is fully compatible
with other fifth wheel and open gear compounds
and may be applied to surfaces previously treated
with other fifth wheel and open gear compounds.
AMSOIL PRODUCT
AVAILABILITY
AMSOIL Synthetic
Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound is available
in 11.5 oz. aerosol spray cans.
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