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- Manufacturer: Afton Chemical
- Product Line: Afton Driveline Additives
- Product: Axle & Manual Transmission Fluid Additives
- Industries: Lubricant Formulation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
HiTEC® 3301 Axle Fluid Viscosity Modifier
HiTEC® 3301 shear-stable viscosity modifier provides viscosity control for automotive gear oil formulations. It is cheaper than PAO base oil in these applications.
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Specifications
Appearance: Light-yellow, viscous fluid
Specific gravity at 15.6/15.6°C: 0.9007
Density, lb/gal: 7.50
Flash point, °C (PMCC): 170 min
Viscosity at 100°C, cSt: 176
Pour point, °C: −18 max
Max handling temp, °C: 100°C
- Manufacturer: Afton Chemical
- Product Line: Afton Driveline Additives
- Product: Axle & Manual Transmission Fluid Additives
- Industries: Lubricant Formulation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
HiTEC® 3301 premium, multifunctional viscosity modifier is ideally suited for formulating a range of automotive gear oils. The multipurpose additive is designed with a seal swell agent to prevent leaks. It provides excellent shear stability in a range of synthetic and mineral base oils to maintain the lubricant performance over long service intervals. This viscosity modifier is particularly engineered for applications with severe requirements for oxidation stability and filterability, especially where bright stocks or heavy neutrals are not enough. HiTEC® 3301 additive is also a cost-effective alternative to using high-viscosity polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oils in formulation. It is approved in SAE J2360 and API GL-5 gear oils with suitable base stocks.
Specifications
Appearance: Light-yellow, viscous fluid
Specific gravity at 15.6/15.6°C: 0.9007
Density, lb/gal: 7.50
Flash point, °C (PMCC): 170 min
Viscosity at 100°C, cSt: 176
Pour point, °C: −18 max
Max handling temp, °C: 100°C
Features & Benefits
- Approved in SAE J2360 and API GL-5 gear oils
- Excellent handling properties
- Very shear stable
- Compatible with both mineral and synthetic base oils
- Contains an additional seal swell additive
- Good oxidation stability
- Good filterability
- Can replace expensive PAO oil
Problems Solved
Polyalphaolefin (PAO) oil is often formulated into automotive gear oil for demanding applications that require high oxidation stability and viscosity index, but synthetic oil can be costly, driving up the price of the finished lubricant. Without proper viscosity index improvers, automotive gear lubricants are prone to shear thinning, which negatively affects their life and performance. Gearbox seals that come in contact with gear oil are also susceptible to shrinking, causing oil leaks. This is particularly an issue with PAO-based gear oils since PAO oil tends to shrink elastomers.
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Automotive gear oil
HiTEC® is a registered trademark of Afton Chemical Corporation.
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