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VICKERS MARINE LUBRICANTS

Vickers Marine Lubricants provide continuing lubrication and protection against corrosion even where water is present. Their ability to perform in the frequently hostile conditions presented by the marine and offshore environments is recognised worldwide.

The original application for the HYDROX and NEOX ranges of emulsifiable lubricants is in the lubrication of sterntube shafts and bearings, although grades are now available for rotatable and tunnel thrusters, CP propeller hydraulics and ship's stabiliser systems.

All grades within these ranges have in common the ability to absorb water which may infiltrate the lubrication system to form a water in oil emulsion. The characteristics of these emulsions are such that a high standard of lubrication is maintained and protection against corrosion afforded even where relatively large quantities of water are present.

Continuous research and development have recently enabled Vickers to develop and launch a new range of biodegradable oils to help protect the environment as well as the sterntube. Successes such as winning the 'Seatrade' award for Hydrox Bio 68, the flagship of their range of biodegradable lubricants reflects the quest for quality and innovation that have been hallmarks for the company throughout its 175 year history.
         
  A GUIDE TO THE MAIN APPLICATIONS  
  Grade Application  
Hydrox 550*

As a sterntube lubricant where elastomeric lip seals or other modern sealing systems are fitted
As a lubricating/hydraulic lubrication oil for Controllable Pitch Propellers
As the lubrication oil in certain retractable stabilisers

 
Hydrox 21*

As a sterntube lubricant where elastomeric lip seals or other modern sealing systems are fitted and particularly where excessive outboard oil leakage is being experienced
Lubrication of stabiliser fin shafts of certain retractable stabilisers

  
Hydrox 8EP* For combined hydraulic and gear lubrication for tunnel and rotatable thrusters
Gear oil for anchor windlasses, mooring winches and crude oil washing machinery		  
Hydrox Bio 68* Biodegradable, low toxicity sterntube oil offering the same performance and benifits as Hydrox 550  
Hydrox Bio 100 Higher viscosity version of Hydrox Bio 68  
Hydrox Bio 220* Biodegradable, low toxicity sterntube oil offering the same performance and benifits as Hydrox 21  
Neox 8000*
 As a sterntube lubricant where face seals and non-recirculatory oil feed systems are fitted  
Neox DT*
Neox DTX*		 General purpose grease for the lubrication of bearings and gears, and as a protective dressing for equipment where sea water, fresh water or condensation moisture may contaminate the system  
Hydrol 30 As a hydraulic oil in marine and offshore environments  
* stocked in Australia    
     
Please contact us for further information on any of the Vickers range of Marine Lubricants or browse the Vickers website
C.E.& A. Co. Pty. Ltd.
5 Schenker Drive, Royal Park.
South Australia. 5014 		Ph. (08) 8240 0777
Fax. (08) 8240 0711		 Int Ph. +618 8240 0777
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