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Stays in place and protects over a broad temperature range without flaking in low temperatures or softening in high temperatures. Excellent for fifth wheel applications, with a convenient aerosol spray application that creates less mess. Designed to resist water washout. Can also be used in open gear applications.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Fifth Wheel and Open Gear Compound
(GFW) is based on novel, proprietary technology resulting in a lubricant
that does not use asphaltic materials, residual compounded oils or diluent
solvents as part of the lubricant formulation.* Typical gear compounds are
composed of asphaltic and residual oils cut with solvent to ease application
and use. Synthetic GFW does not require solvents to assist the product in application
and use, even in cold weather. GFW meets the AGMA specification 14R for open
gear lubricants.AMSOIL GFW provides excellent adhesion to surfaces, resistance
to water washout and protection against rust, corrosion and wear. GFW virtually
eliminates common deficiencies of residual oils and asphaltic compounds
such as narrow operating temperature range, flaking, poor adhesion, water washout
and environmental concerns.AMSOIL GFW is an aerosol spray product, making
application quick, easy, neat and economical. Because AMSOIL GFW sprays on,
less product is required to cover an application than is required with liquid
or paste products.*Aerosol spray contains a solvent that evaporates
quickly leaving a solvent-free film of material on treated surfaces.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
- Excellent resistance to water washout
- Environmentally preferable to solvent-containing formulations
- Protects ferrous surfaces from rust
- Excellent adhesion to metal surfaces
- Forms a tacky, tenacious film
- Heavy load-carrying and extreme-pressure performance
- Stays pliable at cold temperatures and does not flake off
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
AMSOIL GFW may be applied to fifth wheels, open gears,
wire ropes, chains, flexible couplings, sliding surfaces of drag lines and
shovels, construction equipment, dredging equipment or any application where
a heavy, tenacious lubricant is required.GFW should be applied at an adequate
coverage rate to ensure good lubrication and coverage of all mating surfaces.
For easy application, apply at room temperature.Relubrication intervals are
based on environmental conditions and use. Manufacturers' recommendations
and users' observations of surface conditions may be used to establish correct
application rates and lubrication intervals.
WIDE OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Because of the inherent cold-temperature properties
of synthetic base materials, AMSOIL GFW stays fluid at cold temperatures.
This dramatically eases application and allows the product to protect surfaces,
where residual compounded oils and solvent-cut asphaltic products may not.
In cold temperature applications, residual compounded or asphaltic products
will typically flake off, leaving the surfaces unprotected against wear and
weather, causing the relubrication interval to increase. AMSOIL GFW does
not flake off in cold temperatures, but stays in place to provide long-lasting
lubrication protection.In warm temperatures, asphaltic materials soften and
lose film strength, allowing component wear. AMSOIL GFW, a tacky lubricant,
stays in place during warm temperature operations, providing heavy load
carrying and extreme pressure performance, thus protecting surfaces and
reducing the need for frequent relubrication.
ADHESION TO METAL
AMSOIL GFW, with its synthetic base materials and
highly polar nature, provides excellent adhesion to metal surfaces even
in hostile environments. This is a tremendous advantage since compounded
oils and solvent-cut asphaltic materials' adhesion are readily affected
by the cleanliness of the metal surface. The ability of GFW to adhere
to surfaces under a variety of conditions means greater protection, less
maintenance and cleaner application.
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