Leak resistant
January 1st 2007 Castrol Molub-Alloy 969 is a leak-resistant gear compound specifically designed for equipment that is prone to leaks in oil seals and casing flange joints due to flexing caused by the extreme loads experienced in arduous working environments. Such leaks are potentially very serious in overhead and bridge cranes, and can lead to a number of problems. Spills landing on machinery can cause environmental problems, oil spilling onto the steel strip can lead to quality issues from staining, and oil spills on floors can create health and safety concerns if operator safety is affected. Changing seals can result in hours of downtime and ignoring the problem can result in gearbox failure. Maintenance teams often respond either by increasing oil top-ups to ensure that gearbox lubrication is maintained; or possibly substituting the oil for a 00-grade grease. In situations where repairs and seal changes are either very difficult or very costly to perform, it helps to stop leaks in gear cases and eliminates the cause of the leakage. Castrol Molub-Alloy 969 is a high performance gear oil containing fibres that are fine enough to pass through bearing clearances and form a mat-like matrix that bridges leak-points and helps to prevent and control spills. It also lasts up to four times longer than conventional products, delivers superior performance under heavy loads, provides enhanced gear protection, and can significantly extend the operational life of gearboxes. More articles from Castrol (UK) Ltd: | 
