Application Range of Gear Oil 85w140?
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Gear oil 85w140 is typically suitable for use in temperatures ranging from -16°C to 50°C throughout the year. Functions of gear oil: Gear oil should possess excellent anti-wear properties, load-bearing capacity, and appropriate viscosity. It should also have good thermal oxidation stability, anti-foaming characteristics, water separation capability, and rust prevention performance. Since gear loads generally exceed 490 MPa, and hypoid gear face loads can reach up to 2942 MPa, gear oil accounts for approximately 6%-8% of the total lubricant consumption. Gear oil is a high-performance lubricant. Properties of gear oil: Appropriate viscosity and good viscosity-temperature characteristics are fundamental properties of gear oil. Higher viscosity results in a thicker lubricating oil film and relatively greater load-bearing capacity. Extreme pressure anti-wear performance is the most important and distinctive characteristic of gear oil, which prevents tooth surface wear, scuffing, and scoring during operation.