Spindle Oil 68

Description

Spindle Oil 68

Spindle Oil 68 is a high-grade bearing lubricant engineered by Rye Oil Ltd. Specifically, it is designed for high-speed spindle bearings in machine tools, especially textile machinery and looms.

To achieve this, the product is formulated with an oiliness agent, anti-wear additives, and selective inhibitors. As a result, it provides superior wear protection while safeguarding components against rust and corrosion. Furthermore, its high thermal stability and oxidation resistance minimize deposits at elevated temperatures, ensuring a long service life.

Finally, it offers strong water-separating properties and natural resistance to foam buildup.

Primary Uses & Applications Of Spindle 68

• Machine Tool Spindles & Bearings. Specifically, this product is used to lubricate main headstock spindles, motor spindles, and high-frequency spindles. Additionally, it effectively protects precision bearings in CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, and grinders—particularly when operating under medium-to-heavy loads.

• Industrial Textile Machinery. Applied in heavy spinning frames, automated looms, and industrial knitting equipment where component wear and vibration need to be minimized during continuous operation.

• High-Precision Machine Components. Used in precision measuring equipment, slides, and instrument bearings where consistent hydraulic or lubricating film prevents metal-to-metal wear.

• Circulating & Hydraulic Systems. Serves dual duty in machine hydraulic circuits, circulating systems, and light-duty gearboxes that explicitly call for a non-corrosive, anti-wear oil with an ISO VG 68 viscosity rating.

Key Functions & Properties of ISO 68

1. Friction & Wear Reduction. Contains anti-wear (AW) additives to create a durable barrier, protecting high-tolerance spindle bearings from galling and premature wear.

2. Heat Dissipation. Efficiently carries away friction-generated heat from spindle housings to prevent thermal expansion, ensuring the machine retains high positional accuracy.

3. Corrosion & Rust Protection. Uses rust and oxidation (R&O) inhibitors to protect precision-ground steel components against moisture damage.

4. Foam & Sludge Resistance. Features anti-foaming agents and high oxidation stability to prevent varnish buildup, air entrapment, and oil breakdown during long cycles.

More Information:

Spindle Oil Product Data Sheet

Spindle Oil COSSH