RC Series R&O-AW Synthetic Gear and Bearing Oil_EN
- Formulated to extend equipment and oil life
- Excellent seal compatibility – formulated with conditioners to keep seals soft
- Highly filterable with fully dissolved additives and no solids
- Excellent demulsibility, eliminating oil/water emulsions
- Compatible with most other oils, paints and seals
- Compatible with yellow metals (brass, bronze, copper)
Excellent Wear Protection
AMSOIL RC Series Oil is a rust & oxidation (R&O)-inhibited oil additionally fortified with anti-wear chemistry to provide an extra layer of protection against metal-to-metal contact. It is formulated with high-quality synthetic base oils that provide excellent shear stability, a high viscosity index and increased film strength. Under high temperatures or when exposed to mechanical shear, RC Series helps prevent wear for increased equipment life.
Excellent Worm Gear Performance
The ISO 460 viscosity of RC Series (RCO) is fully tested and verified for use in yellow-metal-containing worm gear systems. It contains a special friction modifier that reduces friction caused from the sliding action between the worm and wheel interface. In worm gear testing, RCO did an excellent job protecting against wear and corrosion.
Following severe worm gear testing, RC Series protected gear teeth against wear and corrosion for long life.
Superior High-Temperature Durability
RC Series withstands high heat for extended periods of time, outperforming conventional and most synthetic R&O oils. By incorporating a saturated molecular base structure with the correct anti-oxidant additives, RC Series (ISO 150-460) passed the stringent ISO-12925-1 (CKT) test, demonstrating its high-temperature performance.
To achieve the CKT level of oxidation resistance, the oil must pass the ASTM D2893 oxidation test at an elevated temperature of 302ºF (150ºC). In contrast, the more common CKD designation requires the test to be run at only 250ºF (121ºC). RC Series provides strong resistance to thermal/oxidative breakdown, sludge, varnish, viscosity increase and acid formation, helping reduce maintenance costs and increase oil life.
Outstanding Cold-Temperature Performance
The naturally high viscosity index, low pour point and lack of paraffins (wax) make RC Series ideal for use in cold temperatures. Its excellent cold-flow properties help equipment start easier, improve energy efficiency, protect against lubricant starvation and wear, and reduce the need for sump heaters. RC Series is capable of all-season operation, limiting the need for seasonal change-outs.
APPLICATIONS
Use the correct viscosity of AMSOIL RC Series in many applications, including high- and low-speed enclosed gear and/or bearing systems; rotary screw, vane and reciprocating compressors; blowers; single-stage vacuum pumps and hydraulics. It is excellent for high- and low-temperature extremes that exceed conventional-oil capabilities.
Example applications include (not limited to) the following:
- Equipment required to run continuously with few opportunities for oil change-outs
- Remotely located equipment where regular maintenance is difficult
- Equipment requiring seasonal change-outs due to temperature variability
- High-value assets that need premium lubrication
- Where viscosity consolidation is desired, which reduces inventory and misapplication
Always review the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements and the operating conditions and temperatures to confirm this product’s suitability for your equipment or application.
Not for use in “breathing air” or refrigeration compressors. Not for use in gas or steam turbines. While RC Series Oil provides excellent anti-wear/mild-EP performance, it is not fully extreme-pressure (EP) fortified. For high-EP gear oils, use AMSOIL SG Series Gear Oil.
SPECIFICATIONS
COMPATIBILITY
Although AMSOIL lubricants are compatible with mineral-oil-based and most synthetic lubricants, for optimum performance it is recommended the system be thoroughly drained and cleaned, if warranted. Polycarbonate plastic bowls should be metal-covered. Thoroughly flush prior to change-over.
Not compatible with synthetic silicon or polyglycol (PAG) fluids.
TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
