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GUIDELINE TO CONSTRUCTION LUBRICATION
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GUIDELINE TO CONSTRUCTION LUBRICATION
Introduction
The Construction Industry is known for relative large fuel and lubricant consumption. It is therefore an industry
where most oil companies are eager to get business. In the construction industry most lubricants available are
used. In some cases power is generated on site. Many companies service their own machines and vehicles,
hydraulic systems, central lubrication systems, extreme pressure applications, open lubricating systems and so
on.
VPS products and services, provide full service to the needs of the construction industry and the vehicles and
equipment on which it depends – fleets of (large haul) trucks and loaders, draglines and shovels etc.. We can
provide the products and the experience to ensure you select and apply the right lubrication to ensure
maximum effectiveness and equipment longevity for any construction operation.
The Lubricants used in the Construction Industry can be divided in the following categories:
1. Diesel Powered Engines
2. Gears
3. Greases
4. Hydraulics
5. Miscellaneous
1. Diesel-powered Engines
Construction sites are often found in remote areas. The quality of the diesel fuel used often leaves a lot to
be desired. The sulphuric content of the diesel fuel should be neutralized by the engine oil used. Therefore
a high TBN Diesel Engine Oil should be applied. Distinction is made
between older and newer equipment. For the older equipment, an
SF/CD S3 with a TBN of 10 is suitable. For newer equipment, CF, CG-
4, CI-4 and CI-4+ are the standard. The newer the equipment, the
higher the output (relative) and the more expectations to the
longevity of the lubricant.
Larger Medium Speed Diesel
generators require marine like
Dig equipment
lubricants with a high TBN. Mostly in a
monograde SAE 40 with a total base number varying from 6 to 50. The oils
should be compatible with different qualities of residual fuel, have an
excellent thermal and oxidation stability and have a high load carrying
capacity.
Diesel Generator
Relevant VPS products:
Rymco® Helios XHD (Mineral CG-4 engine oil)
Rymco® Endurox series (CI-4 engine oil with ACEA E5/E6/E7 in mineral, semi –and full synthetic grade)
Rymco® Marlub series (High TBN Monograde Medium Speed Diesel Engine Oils)
2. Gears
From central lubrication to automotive gears. All is present in the construction industry. In both closed and
open systems a variety of different lubricants is being used. Extreme pressure, reliability, consistency and
performance are key factors the lubricant should comply to.
Relevant VPS products:
Rymco® Gevitro GL series (automotive gear oils in mineral, semi –and full synthetic grade)
Rymco® Gevitro TWS series (industrial gear oils in mineral, semi –and full synthetic grade)
Rymco® Pandora TO-4 (TO-4 transmission fluid)
Rymco® Styx STOU (Universal Tractor Oil - **agricultural)
Rymco® Styx UTTO (Tractor Transmission Oil - **agricultural)
Rymco® Atexio II (Mineral Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron® II)
Matrix® Multiserv OGL (Open gear product NLGI-00 for bushes and low speed anti-friction bearings)
Matrix® Multiserv OGL TD (Open gear product NLGI-00 suitable where all other products fail.
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3. Greases
Extreme pressure, water contamination, dust, shocks, high loads. Construction sites are a
beautiful playground for grease developers. Although in many cases a Lithium EP Grease
would be good enough for the job, a Lithium Complex or a Polyurea Grease could be
recommended. Circumstances can change rapidly. To define properties vis-à-vis dust or
water is not very difficult but what if the dust gets wet and sticky? Better safe than sorry and
apply a grease of which one is sure it will do the job under all possible circumstances.
Relevant VPS products:
Rymco® Lindax EP series (Multi Purpose Lithium EP grease in different NLGI-grades)
Rymco® Caldax WR-2 (Multi Purpose Lithium/Calcium grease (water resistant))
Rymco® Comdax 2 (Lithium Complex grease NLGI-2, good water resistance)
Rymco® Comdax EP-2 ((Lithium Complex grease NLGI-2 with ISO 460 base oil, excellent water resistance)
Matrix® Poly HT-2 (Polyurea Grease – excellent multipurpose but designed for Hi-Temp)
Matrix® Grease Barium Complex (Irregular shock loads, ultimate water resistance, excellent multi
purpose, designed to last)
4. Hydraulics
Lifting, digging, breaking, moving. All these actions need proper lubrication
and are in most cases Hydraulic. There are many factors that define what
product to use. Temperature vs. Viscosity, Loads vs. EP, Heat vs. Fire-
Resistance but also the environmental issue is very important. VPS offers a
wide range of hydraulic oils in most of the viscosity grades. Although the
hydraulic oil is often considered a me-too product on which price is the only
way to differentiate, many applications are found where a slight improvement
in oil quality leads to huge maintenance cost savings.
Relevant VPS products:
Rymco® Hydra AW series (HLP Hydraulic fluids in a range of ISO grades)
Rymco® Hydra HVI series (HVI Hydraulic fluids in a range of ISO grades)
Rymco® Hydra HD (Heavy Duty Hydraulic Oil also suitable as light engine oil)
Matrix® Eco VE (Bio degradable oil based on vegetable oil)
Matrix® Ecomax SE (Bio degradable oil based on synthetic esters)
Matrix® Ecotop XSE (Bio degradable oil based on saturated esters – LONGLIFE)
Matrix® Hydromax HT (Readily biodegradable oil based on HT Base Oil)
5. Miscellaneous
The images below show some of the used in construction. The variety is pretty much translated in the
aforementioned wide range of lubricants used and needed in this industry. Hydraulic systems, Compressors,
Vacuum pumps, Wire Ropes, Conveyor Belts are all systems to be lubricated in the Construction Industry.
Relevant VPS products:
Rymco® Boreas M (Mineral Universal Compressor Oil)
Matrix® Coolmax HTA (Synthetic coolcompressor Oil)
Matrix® Rock Drill Series
Matrix® Maintenance Spray Cans (dispersed lubricants e.g. Performance X3)
Matrix® Concrete Release Agents (Biodegradable)
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The products highlighted in this brochure are a selection of the products we have available. If any product
of your requirement is missing, please contact your local VPS representative, visit our website or contact
our sales department on sales@vps-international.nl
Contact:
VPS International BV
Oude Wehlseweg 19
7007 GE Doetinchem
The Netherlands
Tel +31 314 341 756
Fax +31 314 342 820
www.vps-international.nl
Disclaimer: Technical experiences on site may differ from
theoretical advice. When visiting or contacting a site, please always
verify the products that are currently used. This guideline is not
ment to be a fixed recommendation. Fixed recommentations can
only be made after inpecting the products that are currently used
as well as a close look at the application and its circumstances.
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