Castrol Alpha EP 220 High-performance gear oil zinc-free 208L drum

Castrol Alpha™ EP 220 is a high-quality Industrial Gear Oil (ISO VG 220) designed to meet the requirements of DIN 51517-3 for CLP type gear oils and U.S. Steel 224 performance. This product offers very good wear protection, high thermal endurance, and behaves neutrally towards conventional seals and bearing metals.

• Pack size: 208 L drum
• Also available in: 20 L canister

Applications

• Most types of industrial gears (spur, helical, bevel, etc.).
• Mechanical-hydrodynamic transmissions and turbo clutches.
• Hydraulic systems where an ISO HM fluid with EP properties is required.

Specifications & Approvals

• DIN 51517-3 (CLP)
• U.S. Steel 224
• FZG Gear Scuffing test (A/8.3/90): Failure Load Stage > 14

Benefits

• Wear Protection: Excellent safety against scuffing (> 14) for prolonged gear life.
• Thermal Stability: High thermal endurance and oxidation resistance.
• Material Compatibility: Neutral behaviour towards conventional seals and bearing metals.
• Corrosion Resistance: Passes the rust test (synthetic seawater) with a rating of 0 and is non-corrosive to copper.

Technical specifications

Viscosity Grade	ISO 220
Density @ 15 C, kg/m³, ISO 12185	880
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 C, mm²/s, ASTM D445	220
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 C, mm²/s, ASTM D445	18.8
Viscosity Index, ISO 2909	>95
Pour Point, °C, ISO 3016	-15
Flash Point (COC), °C, ISO 2592	232
FZG Gear Scuffing Test (A/8.3/90), Failure Load Stage	>14

Product Description

The Castrol Alpha™ EP range fulfils the requirements of DIN 51517-3 for CLP type gear oils and U.S. Steel 224 performance. The Castrol Alpha EP range offers good wear protection, safety against scuffing, aging resistance and a high thermal endurance. In addition, the products behave neutral towards conventional seals and bearing metals.

 

Information on product safety (Manufacturer, Contact)

BP Europa SE, Erkelenzer Straße 20, 41179 Mönchengladbach, GERMANY, +49 800 7235 074, [email protected], www.bp.com