Castrol Optileb GT 460

Description

Synthetic NSF H1 gear lubricant

Application CASTROL Optileb GT 460

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 460 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 460

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 460
Colour	ASTM D1500	light-yellow
Base Oil		polyalphaolefin
ISO Viscosity Grade		460
Density @ 15°C / 59°F kg/m³	ISO 12185 / ASTM D4052	860
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C / 104°F mm²/s	ISO 3104 / ASTM D445	465
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C / 212°F mm²/s	ISO 3104 / ASTM D445	45
Viscosity Index	ISO 2909 / ASTM D2270	151
Pour Point °C/°F	ISO 3016 / ASTM D97	-36/-33
Flash Point – open cup method °C/°F	ISO 2592 / ASTM D92	249/ 480
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.