Inert Oil Selection Chart
When replacing a conventional lubricant with a Halocarbon oil, there are practical and theoretical approaches to choosing the appropriate grade. Through experience we have found that a good choice is the Halocarbon grade numerically similar to the ISO Grade of viscosities. For example, Halocarbon 95 would be the choice to replace ISO 100 or other values in the same row. Halocarbon inert oils can also be blended to your desired viscosity. Please contact us.
| Industrial Lubricant Viscosity Ratings | |||||
| PCTFE Oil Viscosity (Cs @ 100ºF) |
Iso Grade |
AGMA1 Grade No. (Approx.) |
S.A.E. Viscosity No. (Approx.) |
S.A.E. GEAR Lubricant No. (Approx) |
Viscosity SUS at 100ºF (Approx.) |
| 0.8 | |||||
| 1.8 | 2 | - | - | - | 29-35 |
| 4.2 | 5 | - | - | - | 36-44 |
| 6.3 | 10 | - | - | - | 54-66 |
| 15 | - | - | - | 68-82 | |
| 22 | - | - | - | 95-115 | |
| 27 | 32 | - | 10W | 75W | 135-165 |
| 46 | 1 | 10 | - | 194-236 | |
| 56 | 68 | 2 | 20 | 80W | 284-346 |
| 95 | 100 | 3 | 30 | - | 419-511 |
| 150 | 4 | 40 | 85W | 630-770 | |
| 200 | 220 | 5 | 50 | 90 | 900-1100 |
| 400 | 320 | 6 | 60 | - | 1350-1650 |
| 460 | 7 | 70 | 140 | 1935-2365 | |
| 700 | 680 | 8 | - | - | 2835-3465 |
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| 1American Gear Manufacturers Association | |||||
What should I do before I switch to a Halocarbon oil or grease?
There are two main considerations when switching to a Halocarbon oil or grease. For safety, the first is to make sure that the system is clean and all traces of hydrocarbon oils and/or greases (or other potentially reactive compounds) have been removed. You do not want to use our products in a contaminated system. The second is to check for contact with any O-rings or seals. Make sure that they are compatible with our products.