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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