What is ISO VG oil?

What is ISO VG oil?

ISO VG stands for “International Standards Organization Viscosity Grade” and is reported in numbers ranging from 2 all the way up to 1500. This number is critical because a lubricant’s viscosity is the single most important factor when selecting the right oil for your machinery.

What is ISO 100 oil equivalent?

Obviously, SAE and ISO use two different scales to measure viscosity. SAE 10W is equivalent to ISO 32, SAE 20 is equivalent to ISO 46 and 68, and SAE 30 is equivalent to ISO 100. The viscosity of the fluid largely determines the oil temperatures within which the hydraulic system can safely operate.

What does VG stand for in oil?

Viscosity Grade
VG stands for Viscosity Grade and indicates the viscosity of the refrigeration compressor oil indicated in Cst at 40°C oil temperature.

Can I use 15w40 instead of hydraulic oil?

For a pump requiring ISO 46 or ISO 68, the heavier viscosity 15W-40 will pump less efficiently than an designated hydraulic fluid. Drive train fluids are also sometimes used in heavy equipment hydraulic systems, says Snyder, for product consolidation or when there are cross-contamination concerns.

What does ISO VG 32 mean?

NYBASE ISO VG 32 is a mid-range viscosity speciality base oil for Group I replacement, with high Viscosity Index (VI), excellent low temperature and solvency properties. Recommended for the formulation of industrial, automotive and metal working fluids.

What is the viscosity of 460 gear oil?

382 @ 40
5 Gal Pail, Mineral Gear Oil ISO Grade 460 Composition Mineral Container Size Range 5 Gal. – 49.9 Gal. Food Grade FoodGrade Container Size (Gal.) 5.00 Container Type Pail Viscosity (cSt) 382 @ 40?

What is SAE 90 gear oil?

Phillips 66® Transmission Oil SAE 90 is an SAE 90 mineral oil gear lubricant recommended for use in manual transmissions, transfer cases and rear axle assemblies of automotive, farm and off-highway equipment where the manufacturer specifies an API GL-1 gear oil.