Synthetic RC SERIES R&O/AW Gear and Bearing Oils
To order RC SERIES, contact Technical Services for product recommendations. Their phone number is: (715) 399-TECH (8324)
Package sizes include:
5-Gallon Pail
55-Gallon Drum
275-Gallon Totes
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic RC Series R&O/AW Gear and Bearing
Oils are formulated with high-quality synthetic base
stocks and additive systems that effectively reduce
wear and protect equipment by maintaining viscosity,
resisting thermal and oxidative breakdown, inhibiting
rust and resisting the degrading effects of water.
Viscosity Characteristics
AMSOIL RC Series Oils are very shear-stable and oxidation-resistant, preventing viscosity loss from mechanical
shear and viscosity increase from oxidation. RC
Series Oils remain fluid at cold temperatures, providing
easier startups, quick lubrication circulation and limiting
the need for sump heaters. At higher temperatures, RC
Series Oils maintain a thick lubricating film, reducing
metal-to-metal contact and component wear.
Additive Performance
AMSOIL RC Series Oils are formulated with complete
additive technology to enhance performance. Nondetergent, ashless antiwear additives provide an
additional layer of protection against wear in severe
conditions, rust inhibitors protect critical components
against corrosion in the presence of water or process
contaminants, antioxidants increase oxidation resistance
and extend lubricant life and foam suppressants
prevent foaming and air entrapment.
Water Resistant
RC Series Oils provide hydrolytic stability
(stability in the presence of water) and
demulsibility (ability to separate from
water), increasing lubricant life,
preventing oil/water emulsions
and allowing reservoirs to be
drained of water.
Performance Features
• Extended oil drain intervals and equipment life
• Yellow metals compatible
• Resitant to high-temperature oxidation
• Formulated with anti-wear, anti-rust and anti-foam additives
• Excellent cold-temperature performance
• Readily separate from water
Application Recommendation
AMSOIL Synthetic RC Series Oils are primarily recommended
for gear and bearing applications and circulating
systems requiring R&O and/or antiwear additive
technology.
RCE is a clear, nonstaining oil with an ISO-10 viscosity
designed for high-speed spindles such as those found
in textile applications.
The lighter viscosity RC Series Oils (RCF-RCH) provide
superior protection in high- and low-pressure gear, vane
and piston hydraulic systems, compressors, high-speed
bearings, small gear sets, pumps, high-speed spindles,
high-speed gears and many other industrial applications.
Higher viscosity RC Series Oils, beginning with RCI
(ISO 46), meet AGMA specifications for R&O and
Synthetic gear oil specifications 1 through 8, respectively,
for the lubrication of intermediate-speed equipment
where mild shock loading and intermittent service are
involved. These applications include machine tools,
roller chains, gear reducers, cone drives, large motor
bearings, medium-speed ball and roller bearings, blowers
and worm gear sets. Consult the manufacturer
for proper viscosity recommendations. The ability
of RC Series Oils to extend drain intervals is subject
to operating conditions and maintenance practices
and should be monitored by oil analysis.
Although AMSOIL lubricants are compatible with mineral
oil-based lubricants, for optimum performance it is
recommended that the system be thoroughly drained and
cleaned, if warranted.
Note: AMSOIL RC Series Oils are not designed for applications
requiring Extreme Pressure (EP) agents. For EP fortified
lubricants, refer to AMSOIL SG Series Gear Oils.
Applications
The appropriate viscosities of AMSOIL RC Series Oils
meet or exceed the following hydraulic oil applications or
requirements:
• Denison HF-0, HF-1 and HF-2
• Vickers M-2950-S and I-286-S
• Cincinnati Milacron P-68, P-69 and P-70
• U.S. Steel 127 and 136
• Ford M-6C32
• GM LH-04-1, LH-06-1 and LH-15-1
• Lee Norse 100-1
• Jeffrey No. 87
• BF Goodrich 0152
• Commercial Hydraulics
• AGMA R&O Synthetic Gear Oil specifications
AMSOIL PRODUCT WARRANTY
AMSOIL industrial lubricants are formulated to meet or
exceed accepted industry specifications. AMSOIL warrants
that the use of its lubricants will not cause mechanical
damage to any mechanically sound equipment when
AMSOIL products are used in full compliance with the
company’s recommendations. However, the purchaser
of these lubricants is responsible for determining if these
specifications are adequate and proper for the intended
application. The AMSOIL warranty is limited to lubricant
performance consistent with indicated specifications. No
additional warranty, expressed or implied, can be made.
AMSOIL PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
AMSOIL products are available in 5-gallon pails, 55-
gallon drums, 275-gallon totes and bulk quantities. For 275-
gallon totes, please allow two to four weeks for
delivery.
AMSOIL Industrial Lubricants are stocked in Superior, Wisconsin
and in select regional distribution centers throughout the United States and Canada. AMSOIL will stock
additional quantities of lubricants or special order products
based on customer requests and regional demands.
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
| Synthetic RC SERIES
Circulating Oils |
RCE
ISO 10 |
RCF
ISO 15 |
RCG
ISO 22 |
RCH
ISO 32 |
RCI
ISO 46 |
| ISO VG - ASTM D-2422 |
ISO 10 |
ISO 15 |
ISO 22 |
ISO 32 |
ISO 46 |
| R&O Gear Oil Classification |
- |
- |
- |
0 |
1 |
| AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification |
- |
- |
- |
0S |
1S |
| VK 100°C ASTM
D-445 |
2.9 |
3.6 |
4.7 |
6.2 |
7.6 |
| VK 40°C ASTM
D-445 |
10.7 |
15.1 |
22.1 |
33.1 |
43.7 |
| Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270 |
115 |
123 |
130 |
137 |
142 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
187 (369) |
209 (408) |
237 (459) |
264 (507) |
257 (495) |
| Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
197 (387) |
227 (441) |
265 (509) |
278 (532) |
272 (522) |
| Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-97 |
-68 (-90) |
-68 (-90) |
-68 (-90) |
-53 (-63) |
-50 (-58) |
| NOACK ASTM D-5800 |
NA |
18.4% |
7.4% |
3.8% |
4.2% |
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172
(40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.) |
0.60 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs. |
1A |
1A |
1A |
1A |
1A |
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B
(freshwater & synthetic seawater) |
NA |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892)
Sequence I, II, III Test End
and after 10 minutes settling |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
| Synthetic RC SERIES
Circulating Oils |
RCJ
ISO 68 |
RCK
ISO 100 |
RCL
ISO 150 |
RCM
ISO 220 |
RCN
ISO 320 |
| ISO VG - ASTM D-2422 |
ISO 68 |
ISO 100 |
ISO 150 |
ISO 220 |
ISO 320 |
| R&O Gear Oil Classification |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification |
2S |
3S |
4S |
5S |
6S |
| VK 100°C ASTM
D-445 |
10.3 |
13.6 |
19.4 |
25.8 |
32.9 |
| VK 40°C ASTM
D-445 |
67.8 |
100.5 |
155.8 |
232.2 |
334.2 |
| Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270 |
138 |
136 |
142 |
142 |
139 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
258 (496) |
264 (507) |
286 (547) |
281 (538) |
282 (540) |
| Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
274 (525) |
276 (529) |
302 (576) |
303 (577) |
308 (586) |
| Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-97 |
-48 (-54) |
-45 (-49) |
-41 (-42) |
-39 (-38) |
-35 (-31) |
| NOACK ASTM D-5800 |
3% |
2.8% |
2.7% |
2.1% |
1.8% |
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172
(40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.) |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs. |
1A |
1A |
1A |
1A |
1A |
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B
(freshwater & synthetic seawater) |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892)
Sequence I, II, III Test End
and after 10 minutes settling |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
| Synthetic RC SERIES
Circulating Oils |
RCO
ISO 460 |
RCP
ISO 680 |
RCQ
ISO 1000 |
XXX
ISO 000 |
XXX
ISO 000 |
| ISO VG - ASTM D-2422 |
ISO 460 |
ISO 680 |
ISO 1000 |
ISO 000 |
ISO 000 |
| R&O Gear Oil Classification |
7 |
8 |
- |
0 |
0 |
| AGMA Synthetic Gear Oil Classification |
7S |
- |
- |
0S |
0S |
| VK 100°C ASTM
D-445 |
42.8 |
54.9 |
72.8 |
00.0 |
00.0 |
| VK 40°C ASTM
D-445 |
484.6 |
691.8 |
1045.7 |
000.0 |
000.0 |
| Viscosity Index ASTM D-2270 |
139 |
139 |
139 |
000 |
000 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
282 (540) |
282 (540) |
282 (540) |
000 (000) |
000 (000) |
| Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-92 |
304 (579) |
302 (576) |
304 (579) |
000 (000) |
000 (000) |
| Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM
D-97 |
-32 (-26) |
-31 (-24) |
-28 (-18) |
00 (00) |
00 (00) |
| NOACK ASTM D-5800 |
1.7% |
1.7% |
1.7% |
0.0% |
0.0% |
4-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D-4172
(40Kg, 1200 rpm, 75°C, 60 min.) |
0.35 |
0.33 |
0.33 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion Test ASTM D-130 121°C (250°F), 3 hrs. |
1A |
1A |
1A |
NA |
NA |
Rust Tests ASTM D-665A&B
(freshwater & synthetic seawater) |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
XXXX |
XXXX |
Foam, ml, (ASTM D-892)
Sequence I, II, III Test End
and after 10 minutes settling |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
0/0/0 |
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