Synthetic Gear, Bearing and Circulating Oils

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic RC Series R&O/AW Gear and Bearing Oils are formulated with high-quality synthetic base stocks and additive systems that effectively prevent wear and protect equipment by maintaining viscosity, resisting thermal and oxidative breakdown, preventing rust and resisting the degrading effects of water.

VISCOSITY CHARACTERISTICS
AMSOIL RC Series Oils are very shear-stable and oxidation-resistant, preventing viscosity loss from mechanical shear and viscosity increase from oxidation. RC Series Oils remain fluid at cold temperatures, providing easier startups, quick lubrication circulation and limiting the need for sump heaters. At higher temperatures, RC Series Oils maintain a thick lubricating film, reducing metal-to-metal contact and component wear.

ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL RC Series Oils are formulated with complete additive technology to enhance performance. Nondetergent, ashless antiwear additives provide an additional layer of protection against wear in severe conditions, rust inhibitors protect critical components against corrosion in the presence of water or process contaminants, antioxidants increase oxidation resistance and extend lubricant life and foam suppressants prevent foaming and air entrapment.

WATER RESISTANT
RC Series Oils provide hydrolytic stability (stability in the presence of water) and demulsibility (ability to separate from water), increasing lubricant life, preventing oil/water emulsions and allowing reservoirs to be drained of water.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Long life / Extended drains
• Thermally stable / Yellow metals compatible
• Antiwear / Antifoam fortified
• Antirust / Antioxidation additives
• Cold temperature performance
• Meet AGMA R&O and Synthetic Gear Oil classifications
• Hydrolytically stable and readily separate from water

APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION
AMSOIL Synthetic RC Series Oils are primarily recommended for gear and bearing applications and circulating systems requiring R&O and/or antiwear additive technology.

RCE is a clear, nonstaining oil with an ISO-10 viscosity designed for high-speed spindles such as those found in textile applications.

The lighter viscosity RC Series Oils (RCF-RCH) provide superior protection in high- and low-pressure gear, vane and piston hydraulic systems, compressors, high-speed bearings, small gear sets, pumps, high-speed spindles, high-speed gears and many other industrial applications. Higher viscosity RC Series Oils, beginning with RCI (ISO 46), meet AGMA specifications for R&O and Synthetic gear oil specifications 1 through 8, respectively, for the lubrication of intermediate-speed equipment where mild shock loading and intermittent service are involved. These applications include machine tools, roller chains, gear reducers, cone drives, large motor bearings, medium-speed ball and roller bearings, blowers and worm gear sets. Consult the manufacturer for proper viscosity recommendations. The ability of RC Series Oils to extend drain intervals is subject to operating conditions and maintenance practices and should be monitored by oil analysis.

Although AMSOIL lubricants are compatible with mineral oil-based lubricants, for optimum performance it is recommended that the system be thoroughly drained and cleaned, if warranted.

Note: AMSOIL RC Series Oils are not designed for applications requiring Extreme Pressure (EP) agents. For EP fortified lubricants, refer to AMSOIL SG Series Gear Oils.

APPLICATIONS
The appropriate viscosities of AMSOIL RC Series Oils meet or exceed the following hydraulic oil applications or requirements:

• Denison HF-0, HF-1 and HF-2
• Vickers M-2950-S and I-286-S
• Cincinnati Milacron P-68, P-69 and P-70
• U.S. Steel 127 and 136
• Ford M-6C32
• GM LH-04-1, LH-06-1 and LH-15-1
• Lee Norse 100-1
• Jeffrey No. 87
• BF Goodrich 0152
• Commercial Hydraulics

AMSOIL PRODUCT WARRANTY
AMSOIL industrial lubricants are formulated to meet or exceed accepted industry specifications. AMSOIL warrants that the use of its lubricants will not cause mechanical damage to any mechanically sound equipment when AMSOIL products are used in full compliance with the company’s recommendations. However, the purchaser of these lubricants is responsible for determining if these specifications are adequate and proper for the intended application. The AMSOIL warranty is limited to lubricant performance consistent with indicated specifications. No additional warranty, expressed or implied, can be made.

AMSOIL PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
AMSOIL products are available in 5-gallon pails, 55- gallon drums, 275-gallon totes and bulk quantities. For 275- gallon totes, please allow two to four weeks for delivery. AMSOIL Industrial Lubricants are stocked in Superior, Wisconsin and in select regional distribution centers throughout the United States and Canada. AMSOIL will stock additional quantities of lubricants or special order products based on customer requests and regional demands.

TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES AMSOIL Synthetic R&O/AW Gear, Bearing and Circulating Oils RC Series
	RCE ISO 10	RCF ISO 15	RCG ISO 22	RCH ISO 32	RCI ISO 46
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422	ISO 10	ISO 15	ISO 22	ISO 32	ISO 46
R&O Gear Oil Classification	–	–	–	0	1
AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification	–	–	–	0S	1S
VK 100°C ASTM D-445	2.9	3.6	4.7	6.2	7.6
VK 40°C ASTM D-445	10.7	15.1	22.1	33.1	43.7
Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270	115	123	130	137	142
Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	187 (369)	209 (408)	237 (459)	264 (507)	257 (495)
Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	197 (387)	227 (441)	265 (509)	278 (532)	272 (522)
Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-97	-68 (-90)	-68 (-90)	-68 (-90)	-53 (-63)	-50 (-58)
NOACK ASTM D-5800	NA	18.4%	7.4%	3.8%	4.2%
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172 (40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.)	0.60	0.50	0.50	0.45	0.45
Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs.	1A	1A	1A	1A	1A
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B (freshwater & synthetic seawater)	NA	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End and after 10 minutes settling	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0

 

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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (cont’d)
	RCJ ISO 68	RCK ISO 100	RCL ISO 150	RCM ISO 220	RCN ISO 320
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422	ISO 68	ISO 100	ISO 150	ISO 220	ISO 320
R&O Gear Oil Classification	2	3	4	5	6
AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification	2S	3S	4S	5S	6S
VK 100°C ASTM D-445	10.3	13.6	19.4	25.8	32.9
VK 40°C ASTM D-445	67.8	100.5	155.8	232.2	334.2
Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270	138	136	142	142	139
Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	258 (496)	264 (507)	286 (547)	281 (538)	282 (540)
Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	274 (525)	276 (529)	302 (576)	303 (577)	308 (586)
Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-97	-48 (-54)	-45 (-49)	-41 (-42)	-39 (-38)	-35 (-31)
NOACK ASTM D-5800	3%	2.8%	2.7%	2.1%	1.8%
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172 (40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.)	0.45	0.45	0.35	0.35	0.35
Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs.	1A	1A	1A	1A	1A
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B (freshwater & synthetic seawater)	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End and after 10 minutes settling	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0

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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
	RCO ISO 460	RCP ISO 680	RCQ ISO 1000
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422	ISO 460	ISO 680	ISO 1000
R&O Gear Oil Classification	7	8	–
AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification	7S	–	–
VK 100°C ASTM D-445	42.8	54.9	72.8
VK 40°C ASTM D-445	484.6	691.8	1045.7
Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270	139	139	139
Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	282 (540)	282 (540)	282 (540)
Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-92	304 (579)	302 (576)	304 (579)
Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM D-97	-32 (-26)	-31 (-24)	-28 (-18)
NOACK ASTM D-5800	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172 (40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.)	0.35	0.33	0.33
Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs.	1A	1A	1A
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B (freshwater & synthetic seawater)	Pass	Pass	Pass
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End and after 10 minutes settling	0/0/0	0/0/0	0/0/0