Hercules EP 3

Hercules EP 3 is an extreme pressure industrial gear oil fulfills the requirements of DIN 51517-3 for CLP type gear oils and U.S. Steel 224 performance. Hercules EP 3 offers good wear protection, safety against scuffing, aging resistance and a high thermal endurance. In addition, the product behave neutral towards conventional seals and bearing metals.

Brand: Hercules EP (10 products)

Application Area: Bearings, Gears, Seals

Features: Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Long Term Heat Aging Properties, Extreme Pressure Performance, Heat Resistance, High Strength, High Thermo-Oxidative Stability, Non-Foaming, Temperature Resistance, Wear Resistant

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type: Industrial Lubricants,
Metalworking Fluids,
Oil
Technologies: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Fluids & Lubricants
Metalworking Fluids

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Corrosion Resistant,

Excellent Long Term Heat Aging Properties,

Extreme Pressure Performance,

Heat Resistance,

High Thermo-Oxidative Stability,

Temperature Resistance,

Performance Benefits

High Temperature Durability
High Film Strength
Excellent Oxidative Stability
Non-Foaming
Superior Water Demulsibility
Non corrosive

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts,
Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
Application Area: Bearings,
Gears,
Seals
Recommended Applications: The Hercules series offers good gear performance for most types of gears and is also suitable for hydraulics.

Properties

ISO Viscosity Grade

Characteristics


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 40°C)	100.0	cSt	ASTM D455
Viscosity (at 100°C)	12.0	cSt	ASTM D2161
Viscosity Index	98.0	-	ASTM D2270
Flash Point	235.0	°C	ASTM D92
Pour Point	-30.0	°C	ASTM D97
Density (at 15.6°C)	0.889	g/ml	ASTM D4052
FZG Scuffing Test	min. 12	-	A8.3/90 (DIN 51534)
Rust Protection	Pass	-	ASTM D665 A&B
Copper Corrosion (for 3 hr at 100°C)	1A	-	ASTM D130
Demulsibilty	15.0	minutes	ASTM D1401
Foaming Characteristics	0/0	-	ASTM D892