Typical Physical Characteristics
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Shell Argina |
X |
30* |
40 |
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Kinematic Viscosity |
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40°C |
cSt |
110 |
135 |
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100°C |
cSt |
12 |
14 |
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(ASTM D 445, IP 71) |
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Viscosity Index |
100 |
100 |
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(ASTM D 2270, IP 226) |
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Density |
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@ 15°C |
kg/l |
0.913 |
0.916 |
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(ASTM D 4052, IP 365) |
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Flash Point °C |
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(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) |
212 |
205 |
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(ASTM D 93, IP 34) |
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Pour Point |
°C |
-18 |
-18 |
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(ASTM D 97, IP 15) |
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Base Number |
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mg KOH/g |
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40 |
40 |
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(ASTM D 2896, IP 276) |
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Sulphated Ash |
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% wt |
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4.9 |
4.9 |
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(ASTM D 874, IP 163) |
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Load Carrying Capacity |
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(FZG Gear Machine) |
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Failure load Stage |
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10 |
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(IP 334 A/8.3/90) |
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* SAE 30 available only for use in power plant engines.
Specifications and Approvals
Argina X enjoys a comprehensive range of Original Equipment Manufacturers’ approvals through field experience over many years and meets the engine test criteria forAPI CF .
Applications
Medium-speed industrial or marine propulsion and auxiliary engines, burning residual fuel oils, which create conditions of high oil stress. These conditions usually occur:
- in newer engine designs, less than 10 years old and/or fitted with flame rings,
- where oil consumption is 0.5 – 1 g/kWh
- where load factors are >85%
- where fuels with sulphur >3% are in use
Marine engine reduction gears (SAE 40 only) and certain other ship-board applications, where specialist lubricants are not required.