Description
Castrol Optigear Synthetic™ 1510/320 (previously named Tribol™ 1510/320) gear oil with TGOA represent a significant
advancement in gear oil technology. TGOA is an oil additive package designed to reduce friction while providing surface
improvement and protection. The TGOA additive package can outperform most other EP and anti-wear additives
because of its unique action on friction surfaces.
The synthetic base fluid in these gear oils is a polyalphaolefin which can be used in a temperature range from - 45 °C to
+120 °C.
The TGOA additive package is activated by relatively high specific loads and corresponding temperatures, causing a
chemical-physical reaction. This results in an equalization of surface roughness without creating abrasion. This process
can be compared with a rolling process. The surface roughness is gradually leveled and smoothed. Through smoothing
of the working surfaces the actual load carrying area is enlarged. During the running-in process, the TGOA package
creates an optimum of smooth contact surfaces. If, because of shock loads or stop- and-go operation, surface
roughness peaks redevelop, the TGOA additive package is automatically reactivated. Surface roughness is again
smoothed and lubrication optimized.
Optigear Synthetic 1510 gear oil is available in viscosity grade of 320
Application
Optigear Synthetic 1510/320 gear oil may be used in a temperature range from -45°C to +120°C. It is most valuable
during the running-in process as well as in applications where the surfaces have already been damaged in the micro
range.
Typical applications are spur, helical, herringbone, bevel and planetary gears. They are also used in geared couplings,
rolling and sliding bearings as well as in gear drive circulating systems.
