David Brown Lubrication
David Brown Lubrication
David Brown Lubrication
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The Series G Industrial Gearbox from David Brown is renowned worldwide for providing real
value for money. Businesses know that you can rely on the Series G to perform consistently
day in and day out. Designed and extensively tested to handle the most demanding of
quarrying applications, it can be built and despatched in just 48 hours thus avoiding costly
downtime and being totally cost-effective for your business.
Everyone working in the quarrying industry knows how much revenue can be lost by
equipment failure and subsequent downtime. That’s why it’s crucial that you select equipment
you can rely on 100%. The Series G will ensure that you get maximum productivity, plus it’s
backed up by all of David Brown’s experience and expertise. Find out about Series G now –
and add real value to your business.
1) All David Brown gear units are provided with a nameplate which should give the recommended lubricant grade number. If
it is not given guidance for lubricant selection is included in the appropriate Gear Catalogue and/or Installation and
maintenance Manual.
2) The oil change period depends upon the type of oil, the type of gear unit, operating conditions and environment. Refer-
ence should be made to the appropriate Gear Catalogue and/or Installation and Maintenance Manual or to the appropri-
ate David Brown standard.
3) Where the gear oil is to be used for lubricating other machinery, its suitability for such purposes must be discussed with
the oil supplier; any conflict of requirements should preferably be resolved at the design stage.
4) Each lubricant range may be accompanied by one or more of the following characters. These indicate limitations or
restrictions on their use:
a) These lubricants may have their working life reduced if used at elevated temperatures. Consult oil supplier when
the normal operating temperature exceeds 80oC.
b) These lubricants should not be used in units fitted with trailing sprag or backstop devices without prior agree-
ment with the manufacturer; the additives, or the base fluids may modify the coefficient of friction which these
devices depend on.
c) At least one of the lubricant range has passed the FZG micro-pitting test, test results are available.
d) These oils contains solid lubricants (eg MOS2 or graphite) and must NOT be used in units fitted with any type of
backstop device which relies on friction for its operation.
e) These lubricants contain additives which may adversely affect silvered or white metal components; consult oil
supplier.
f) These lubricants should not be used in units containing copper alloys eg worm gear units.
g) These lubricants are not suitable for use with aluminium or aluminium alloy components.
h) Minimum operating temperatures of these lubricants are based on worst case values, lower operating tempera-
tures may be available, please check with local stockist.
5) Different types or brand names of oils must not be mixed. If it is desirable to change the oil type used in the gear unit it
must be thoroughly flushed; this is particularly important when type 'G' lubricants are involved.
6) When rationalisation of lubricant stocks is desirable gear units can use a different type of lubricant to that specified but the
viscosity grade number (n) must be the same unless a change has been agreed by our engineers. In general:
Note: Type E lubricants should not be used in units containing copper alloys at temperatures above 70oC.
The lubricants in this leaflet are approved by David Brown for use in their industrial gearboxes. Whilst every
attempt is made to ensure the quality and suitability of these lubricants, no responsibility can be accepted for
the lubricant actually supplied or for any defects due to unsatisfactory lubrication.
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Table M
0005
Straight mineral oils (sometimes with mild additive treatments).
These have a low load carrying capacity.
Tyro 32 46 68 100
(-7) (-6) (-5) (-4)
Boxer Services incorporated Volga a 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
with Millers Oils Limited (-5) (-5) (-5) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (+2)
BP Oil International Limited Energol CS & DC a CS32 CS46 CS68 CS100 CS150 CS220 CS320 CS460 CS680 DCW1000
(-7) (-5) (-5) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-1)
Carl Bechem GmbH Staroil CBT 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-17) (-20) (-11) (-7) (-13) (-16) (-10) (-7)
Chevron Lubricants American Industrial Oil b 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-10) (-10) (-7) (-7) (-7) (-7) (-7)
Monolec Turbine Oil b 6401 6402 6403 6404 6405 6406 6407
(-24) (-24) (-24) (-18) (-18) (-18) (-13)
Multilec Industrial Oil 6801 6802 6803 6804 6805 6806 6807
(-35) (-32) (-24) (-21) (-13) (-10) (-10)
Mobil Oil Company Limited DTE light medium hvy med heavy
(-19) (-1) (-1) (-1)
Saudi Arabian Lubricating Turbine Oil T32 T46 T68 T100 C150 C220 C320 C460
Oil Co. (-7) (-4) (-4) (-1) (-1) (-1) (+2) (+2)
Shell Oils Vitrea / Vitrea M a 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-13) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1)
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table A
0005
Mineral oils containing mild EP or Anti-Wear additives.
These have a medium load carrying capacity.
Fuchs Lubricants Renolin CLP b, e 103 104 106 108 110 112
(-22) (-19) (-16) (-10) (-10) (-10)
Q8 Holst 32 46 68
(-13) (-13) (-7)
Equivis ZS b 32 46 68
(-34) (-31) (-31)
Tribol GmbH Tribol 770 b 771 772 773 775 776 779
(-27) (-27) (-24) (-4) (-4) (-2)
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table E
0005
Mineral oils containing industrial EP additives.
These have a high load carrying capacity
Boxer Services incorporated Indus b,e 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
with Millers Oils Limited (-13) (-13) (-13) (-13) (-13) (-10) (-10) (-10) (-10) (-10)
BP Oil International Limited Energol GR-XF b, c, e 150 220 320 460 680
(-19) (-16) (-13) (-1) (-1)
Chevron Lubricants Gear Compound EP b 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(USA version) (-22) (-22) (-16) (-16) (-13) (-10) (-7) (-4)
Engen Petroleum Limited Gengear b 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-21) (-21) (-21) (-15) (-12) (-3) (-3)
Klüber Lubrication Klüberoil GEM1 b 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-15) (-15) (-5) (-5) (-5) (-5) (-5) (0)
Kuwait Petroleum International Q8 Goya b 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-25) (-25) (-25) (-22) (-16) (-13) (-10) (-4) (-1)
Lubrication Engineers Inc Almasol Vari-Purpose Gear b 606 604 607 605 608 609 5250
(-21) (-15) (-18) (-13) (-10) (-7) (-7)
Note: Type E lubricants should not be used in units containing copper alloys at temperatures above 70oC.
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table E
0005
Mineral oils containing industrial EP additives.
These have a high load carrying capacity
Note: Type E lubricants should not be used in units containing copper alloys at temperatures above 70oC.
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table G
0207
Polyglycol based synthetic lubricants with Anti-Wear or EP additives.
These have a medium to high load carrying capacity. (see + )
Carl Bechem GmbH Berusynth EP b 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-35) (-31) (-26) (-25) (-25) (-25) (-28) (-28)
Klüber Lubrication Klübersynth GH6 b, g 32 80 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-40) (-30) (-30) (-30) (-25) (-25) (-20) (-20) (-20)
Laporte Performance Breox Industrial b 150 220 320 460 680 1000
Chemicals Limited Lubricant SW (-25) (-25) (-25) (-23) (-20) (-20)
Optimol Ölwerke GmbH Optiflex A + b, e, g 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-31) (-28) (-28) (-28) (-28) (-25)
Tribol GmbH Tribol 800 b, c 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-37) (-37) (-27) (-25) (-25) (-25) (-23)
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table H
0005
Polyalphaolefin based synthetic lubricants with Anti-Wear or EP additives.
These have a medium to high load carrying capacity.
Boxer Services incorporated Silkgear b 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
with Millers Oils Limited (-40) (-40) (-40) (-40) (-35) (-35) (-35) (-35) (-35) (-35)
Mobil Oil Company Limited Mobilgear SHC b 220 320 460 680
(-40) (-37) (-32) (-29)
Shell Oils Omala HD b, c, f 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-55) (-49) (-49) (-43) (-40) (-37) (-34) (-31)
Tribol GmbH Tribol 1510 b 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-44) (-41) (-36) (-33) (-28) (-25)
NOTE: TYPE H LUBRICANTS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN EP ADDITIVES AND ARE SUITABLE FOR USE IN WORM GEAR UNITS ARE LISTED
ON PAGE 8
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table H
0005
Polyalphaolefin based synthetic lubricants
Suitable for use in worm gear applications, do not contain EP additives
Mobil Oil Company Limited SHC 600 Series 624 626 629 630 632 634 636 639
(-49) (-46) (-37) (-37) (-37) (-34) (-29) (-31)
Shell Oils Omala RL 68 100 150 220 320 460 680 1000
(-55) (-52) (-49) (-43) (-40) (-37) (-34) (-31)
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table F
0005
Mobil Oil Company Limited Mobil DTE FM Series 3, 4 b 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
(-1) (-1) (-1) (-4) (-4) (-7) (-34) (-28) (-31)
Shell Oils Cassida 3, 4, 5 b HF32 HF46 HF68 HF100 HF150 GL220 GL320 GL460 GL680
(-45) (-45) (-45) (-45) (-45) (-43) (-43) (-40) (-35)
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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Table B
0005
Bio-degradable oils
Klüberbio GM a, b, 2-220
e, f (-20)
Naturelle HF-E a, b, e 46 68
(-45) (-34)
Total Biohydran SE b 46
(-43)
NOTE: The use of Bio-degradable lubricants may adversly affect gear unit ratings, contact David Brown before use
DANGER
Numbers in brackets indicate recommended minimum operating temperature in oC. THE UNIT MUST NOT RUN BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE.
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GREASES
0005
Greases
Energrease LS-EP w, x, y 3 3 3 3
Multifak EP w 3 3 3
LMX Grease w, x 3
Spheerol AP w, x 3 3
Spheerol EPL w, x 3 3 3
Klüberplex GE 11-680 x, y 3
Klübersynth GE 46-1200 y 3
Microlube GB 0/00 w, y 3 3
Mobilgrease XHP w 3 3 3
Mobilith SHC w, x, y 3 3 3
Mobilux EP 111 x 3
Optitemp OG x, y 3
Alvania EP B w, x, y 3
Alvania EP LF x, y 3 3 3 3
Alvania GL y 3
Alvania WR2 x, y 3
Coupling Grease x 3
Nerita HV w 3
Semi Fluid EP x, y 3
Tivela Compound A y 3
Tivela Compound GL y 3
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GREASES
0005
Petro-Canada Purity FG w, x, y 3 3
Cassida RLS w, x, y 3 3
NOTES: Greases with USDA H1 approval are approved for use in David Brown Gear Units. David Brown DO NOT give food approval for
greases, please consult suppliers before use.
33 Two alternative products are available, please consult suppliers before use
w Bearing Grease
x Coupling Grease
y Semi-Fluid Gear Unit Grease
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