Renewable Lubricants has introduced ultimately biodegradable Bio-Fleet Hydraulic Fluids that perform like synthetics but are economical enough for frequent oil change environments due to contaminants. These patented formulations meet or exceed common performance protocols, including Vickers M-2950-S, Vickers 1-286-5, U.S. Steel 126 and U.S. Steel 127. Anti-wear performance meets requirements for Vickers 35VQ-25 and V-104C (ASTM D-2882) vane pumps stand tests and exceeds DIN 51524 Part 2 and 3 (HLP/HVLP) load stage 10 that is recommended for vane, piston and gear pumps.
Highly inhibited against moisture and rusting in fresh and sea water, they are suited for hydraulic equipment operating outside where high moisture and dusty environments are prominent. They are formulated to perform in hydraulic systems that require Anti-Wear (AW), anti-rust, anti-oxidation, anti-foam and demulsibility properties. These hydraulic fluids are available in ISO 22, ISO 32, ISO 46 and ISO 68 weights to suit a wide range of fleet, marine and industrial applications, such as vane, piston and gear pumps.
Bio-Fleet Hydraulic Fluids meet EPA 21013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) guidelines for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) and should be used in hydraulic systems where low toxicity, biodegradability and nonbioaccumulation properties are required. They are safer for the environment and the employees working with and around them. They also have a higher flash point than traditional hydraulic fluids, so they are much safer around hot running equipment, the company reported.
Suited for stationary or mobile environments, like balers, compactors or collection vehicles, these high Viscosity Index (VI) fluids are suited for systems up to 10,000 PSI and in systems with ultra-fine filtration. To help ensure performance and long life, Renewable Lubricants developed the stringent IsoGreen filtration standard, which meets or exceeds the Rexroth pump guidelines for hydraulic fluids. Nontoxic, zinc-free formulations contain no heavy metals. In addition to enhancing performance, Renewable Lubricants (RL) helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. They are designed for use in all types of hydraulic systems including trash compactors, collection vehicles, balers, compactors, shredders, pumps and other OEM equipment.
With a higher VI than synthetics (Energy Conserving Formulas), Bio-Fleet Hydraulic Fluids have improved thermal shear stability and increased load capacity. Their low volatility increases the flash and fire safety features, making them safer to use. A direct replacement for mineral oil based hydraulic fluids, they are suited for hydraulic systems where low toxicity, biodegradability and nonbioaccumulation properties are required.
"These patented biobased hydraulic fluids are formulated to perform in high- and low-pressure hydraulic systems that require Anti-Wear (AW), anti-rust, anti-oxidation, anti-foam and demulisibility properties," said a company spokesperson. "With patented antioxidants (Stabilized), these biosynthetics provide improved performance in oxidation stability over standard plant/vegetable/HETG and unsaturated HEES type fluids. They are highly inhibited against moisture and rusting in both fresh and sea water, and pass A and B sequences of the ASTM D-665 Turbine Oil Rust Test. They also provide excellent water separation as shown in ASTM D-1401 Demulsibility Test. Formulated to provide a longer seal life with reduced oil leakage, this environmentally friendly, zinc-free product meets or exceeds high-pressure pump requirements."
Very little wear was encountered in field studies and in accelerated pump tests using biobased formulations in Denison T-5D, Vickers 20VQ, 35VQ-25 (M-2950-S), and V-104C (ASTM D-2882), Vickers I-286-S pump stand tests and pressures and temperatures ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 PSI and from 150 °F to 210 °F. Anti-wear performance exceeds requirements for U.S. Steel 126, 136 and 127, load stage 10 in the FZG (DIN 51354) and GM (LS-2).
For more information contact:
Renewable Lubricants, Inc.
P.O. Box 474
Hartville, OH 44632
800-937-LUBE / 330-877-9982
info@RenewableLube.com
www.RenewableLube.com