Mobil SHC Gear 3200
Mobil SHC Gear 3200 is a supreme performance synthetic industrial gear oil designed for heavily loaded enclosed gearing and bearings operating under severe conditions. It is formulated using advanced synthetic base fluids with exceptional thermal and oxidation stability combined with a unique additive system to provide excellent protection against scuffing, wear and shock loading. These characteristics help deliver reliable lubrication, extended oil life and improved equipment productivity.
One of the key advantages of Mobil SHC Gear 3200 is its very high viscosity grade, which provides excellent elastohydrodynamic lubrication film thickness for slow speed, high load and high temperature applications. This helps protect heavily loaded gears and bearings where conventional lubricants may operate in boundary lubrication regimes. The formulation also provides outstanding load-carrying capability and anti-wear performance, contributing to extended equipment life and reduced maintenance requirements.
Mobil SHC Gear 3200 also offers excellent thermal and oxidation resistance. These properties help extend lubricant life, reduce deposit formation and maintain system cleanliness. The synthetic base fluids provide inherently low traction characteristics, which help reduce fluid friction in gears and rolling element bearings. Lower friction can result in reduced operating temperatures and improved mechanical efficiency.
Another important benefit is its excellent performance across a wide temperature range. The naturally high viscosity index supports consistent film strength at elevated temperatures while maintaining usable flow characteristics during start-up. Mobil SHC Gear 3200 can also replace grease in certain applications and may be used to convert all-loss lubrication systems to circulation systems, helping simplify lubrication management.
Mobil SHC Gear 3200 is recommended for enclosed steel-on-steel gear drives including spur, helical and bevel gears operating at slow speeds and high loads. It is also suitable for plain and rolling element bearings in severe service, railroad DC traction motor drives and certain open gear applications such as oiling pinions or specially designed circulation systems.
Physical characteristics include ISO VG 3200 viscosity grade with a kinematic viscosity of approximately 3200 mm²/s at 40°C and 183 mm²/s at 100°C. Mobil SHC Gear 3200 has a viscosity index of approximately 165, a flash point of approximately 230°C and a pour point of approximately −9°C. The product also provides strong scuffing protection with FZG load stage 13+ and excellent load-carrying capability, supporting reliable performance in heavy-duty gear applications.
