Gear oils keep gears lubricated to reduce friction and help prevent wear and tear. The oils adhere to gears even when exposed to high heat and friction and resist water to help protect metal gears from corrosion. You can use these gear oils in automotive applications such as transmissions and axles, and in manufacturing and production facilities. Corfin gear oil offers lubricants for a wide range of gears, including spur, helical, worm, spiral bevel and hypoid gears. Protecting your gears with grease is key to preventing metal wear and corrosion as well as common causes of failure such as tooth breakage. Our specialty lubricants improve gear performance. Prevents friction and wear Protects against corrosion and oxidation Reduces noise and heat generation Extends component service life Shields against dust and deposits.

Enclosed gears are typically contained in a gearbox or other device where the gears can be flushed or lubricated with a liquid lubricant. Gears present a different challenge than other lubrication applications. In non-gear applications, moving surfaces experience sliding or rolling motion, while gear teeth experience rotational and sliding motion simultaneously. In addition to lubricating the gear teeth, the gear oil must also protect the bearings inside the housing. In addition, industrial gears are expected to operate under high heat and load conditions, and often in environments contaminated with dirt, process debris, and water. Without proper protection, gears and bearings will wear prematurely. You will need to replace parts more frequently, change oil more often, and may be faced with periods of equipment downtime.

When you are looking for a gear oil that will protect your transmission, you need to make sure that you are using the right quality. While this can be learned from manuals, it’s useful to understand the meaning behind gear oil grades and the differences between them. You need to know everything from base oil grades to additives and general gear oil rating systems. Gear oil is made up of two critical components: base oil and additives. Additives impart desirable properties and suppress undesirable ones. The additive package is the backbone of the lubricant’s performance, and a strong backbone will provide the performance and protection you need. There are three key characteristics to consider when selecting a gear oil: 1- Gear oil must remain thermally stable and not oxidize at high temperatures, preventing the formation of sludge or varnish. Preventing oil oxidation extends draining and drain intervals. 2- If you have an enclosed gear application that is heavily loaded or subject to shock loads, you need a gear oil with extreme pressure properties. Gear oil with EP additives will protect the gear surfaces from extreme pressures. 3- The gear oil must combat contaminants entering the system, especially water. The oil must be able to de-emulsify the water so that it can be easily removed from the gearbox.

Higher speeds and loads increase temperatures, which can degrade the lubricant and consequently the performance of the gear set. The use of anti-wear, anti-corrosion and extreme pressure (EP) additives in Corfin gear oils provides extra protection under these extreme conditions. EP additives in Corfin gear oils contain inactive sulfur, which prevents abrasive attack on the gear surface without corroding or softening yellow metals. The inactive sulfur forms a protective chemical layer on the metal surface that minimizes the potential for severe wear and welding. Lubricants with EP additives have greater film strength to reduce friction, protect your gears from wear and prevent shock loading.