Description
Castrol Alpha SP 220
Product Description
Castrol Alpha SP 220 is a premium extreme-pressure (EP) industrial gear oil formulated from highly refined mineral base oils and advanced sulphur-phosphorus additive technology. It is designed for enclosed industrial gear drives operating under heavy and shock-loading conditions, providing excellent load-carrying performance, wear protection, thermal stability, and micropitting resistance.
Key Features & Benefits
- Excellent extreme-pressure (EP) performance
- High load-carrying capacity for heavily loaded gear systems
- Advanced micropitting protection to extend gear life
- Good thermal and oxidation stability
- Excellent anti-wear protection
- Good water separation (demulsibility) characteristics
- Effective rust and corrosion protection
- Low foaming characteristics for reliable operation.
Typical Applications
- Enclosed industrial gearboxes
- Spur, helical, bevel, and planetary gears
- Chain drives and sprockets
- Flexible couplings
- Plain and rolling element bearings
- Heavy industrial machinery operating under shock loads.
Specifications & Performance Standards
Meets or exceeds:
- DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP)
- ISO 6743-6
- AGMA 9005-E02 (AGMA 5EP)
- Suitable for industrial gear applications requiring ISO VG 220 EP gear oil.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| ISO Viscosity Grade | - | 220 |
| AGMA Grade | - | 5EP |
| Density @ 15°C | ASTM D4052 | 890 kg/m³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | 220 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | 18.7 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | >95 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | -15°C |
| Flash Point (COC) | ASTM D92 | 225°C |
| Foam Sequence I | ASTM D892 | 10/0 ml/ml |
| Copper Corrosion (3 h @ 100°C) | ASTM D130 | 1b |
| Rust Test (Synthetic Seawater) | ASTM D665B | Pass |
| FZG Gear Scuffing Test | ISO 14635-1 | >12 |
| FZG Micropitting Test | FVA 54-7 |
>10 / High |
Typical values are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.
Performance Advantages
- Protects gears and bearings under heavy and shock loading
- Minimizes wear and micropitting damage
- Extends gearbox service life
- Maintains lubricant performance under elevated temperatures
- Reduces maintenance costs and equipment downtime.
Storage & Handling
Store in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination. Refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.
