Lubrication Recommendations for Normal Operating Conditions

Worm Gear Drives and Winches (oil):

  • 018 models - Conoco Gear GP 460 (special; 20F to 100F)
  • Other models - Total Cylan WG ISO 460 (20F to 100F)

Worm Gear Drives (grease):

  • All models - Total Multis EP #0 (20F to 100F)

Planetary Gear Drives and Winches (oil):

  • All models - Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 (20F to 100F)

Hydraulic Pump Drives (oil):

  • All models - Mobil SHC 630 (-20F to 120F)

Slewing Ring Bearings (grease; under 500 ft/min):

  • Ball path (grease zerk) only - Mobilgrease XHP 462 (10F to 120F)
  • Gear teeth only - Mobiltac 375 NC (32F to 120F)

Rotators (grease):

  • Ball path (grease zerk) only - Mobilgrease XHP 462 (10F to 120F)
  • Gear teeth only - Castrol Molub-Alloy 936 SF Heavy A (32F to 110F)

There are other lubricants that will also perform well.

For unusual operating conditions which include high speed or high or low temperature operation contact Gear Products Inc.