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Table 1 - Approximate Lubricant Amount
Type
Mounting Position
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
Pints
Liters
Pints
Liters
Pints
Liters
Pints
Liters
Pints
Liters
Pints
Liters
BU383
1.6
0.8
3.2
1.5
3.2
1.5
3.9
1.9
3.0
1.9
3.3
1.6
BU483
2.1
1.0
5.1
2.4
5.1
2.4
5.9
2.8
4.6
2.2
5.1
2.4
The list below shows lubricants that are available as factory fill in QUANTIS reducers. The standard factory fill lubricant is Chevron FM
460, which is a high performance mineral oil lubricant with special additives for use in industrial gear products.
Table 2 - Lubricant Selection Table
Ambient
Temperature*
Oil Type
ISO
Viscosity Grade
Available Oils
Available Food Grade Oils (NSF H1)
45°F to 105°F
(7°C to 41°C)
Mineral Oil
460
-
Chevron FM 460
10°F to 105°F
(-12°C to 41°C)
Mineral Oil
220
Mobilgear 600 XP 220
(standard factory fill **)
-
-20°F to 50°F
(-29°C to 13°C)
Synthetic Oil
68
Mobil SHC 626
-
-10°F to 115°F
(-23°C to 46°C)
Synthetic Oil
220
Mobil SHC 630
-
30°F to 140°F
(-0° C to 60° C)
Synthetic Oil
460
Mobil SHC 634
-
*
Ambient temperatures listed are for lubricant only and do not indicate a particular gear unit’s suitability to run in that ambient.
**
Previous factory fill oil was Mobilgear 630 - Mobilgear 600 XP 220 and Mobilgear 630 are compatible with each other and do not
require a flush.
Recommendations will be made based on specific application details.
