BioLubes - FAQs
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Do BioLubes perform as well as conventional oils?
How can BioLubes protect the environment?
Which product should I use for gears?
For which applications can I use Cognis gear BioLubes?
What are the benefits of ProEcoTM EAF gear lubricants?
Which product can I use for hydraulic systems?
What industries use the ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and the 400 LL series?
What are the benefits of ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and 400 LL hydraulic fluids?
How can I save money with BioLubes?
How can I save taxes with BioLubes?
Do BioLubes perform as well as conventional oils?
Yes. Synthetic ester technology from Cognis allows biodegradability and renewability to be combined with exceptional lubricant performance. The ProEco range of environmentally acceptable fluids exhibit excellent oxidation stability resulting in extended drain intervals and outstanding thermal stability enables superior wear protection even at extremes of temperature.
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How can BioLubes protect the environment?
Cognis Synlubes are formulated using biodegradable basestocks and have optimized ecotoxicological properties. Their long life also results in less maintenance and thus less waste oil.
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Which product should I use for gears?
ProEco™ EAF biodegradable EP gear lubricants are recommended for most types of gear drives and speed reducers operating in extremely high and low temperatures. They are formulated from biodegradable non-toxic basestocks. Our EP gear lubricants have exceptional oxidation and thermal properties. They are readily biodegradable and virtually non-toxic.
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For which applications can I use Cognis gear BioLubes?
ProEco™ EAF products can be utilized in the following industries: construction, dredging, forestry, marine, offshore, mining, and tunnel boring.
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What are the benefits of ProEco™ EAF gear lubricants?
The Cognis ProEco™ EAF gear lubricants are biodegradable and virtually non-toxic to the environment and enable extreme pressure protection under shock loading conditions. The ProEco™ EAF series also offers excellent compatibility with the materials of construction and a longer service life than conventional biodegradable gear lubricants.
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Which product can I use for hydraulic systems?
The ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and the 400 LL (Long Life) series of biodegradable, anti-wear hydraulic fluids are specially formulated for mobile and stationary hydraulic systems operating in environmentally sensitive areas. They are recommended for most types of hydraulic systems using vane, gear, and piston type pumps operating under extreme temperatures and pressures.
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What industries use the ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and the 400 LL series?
Agriculture, construction, dredging, forestry, marine, off-shore, mining, tunnel boring, and waste handling are some of the industries utilizing the ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and ProEco® EAF™ 400 LL series of biodegradable (AW) hydraulic type fluids.
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What are the benefits of ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and 400 LL hydraulic fluids?
They are biodegradable, virtually non-toxic and enable superior wear protection at elevated temperatures. The ProEco™ EAF™ 300 and 400 LL series offer excellent compatibility with the materials of construction.
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How can I save money with BioLubes?
The extraordinary longer service life of Cognis BioLubes means lower costs for maintenance and downtime. Their outstanding performance also contributes to problem-free operation, even under extreme conditions.
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How can I save taxes with BioLubes?
In some regions, such as the EU, products with a biolube content of over 50 percent enjoy considerable tax advantages. Your local authorities will be able to give you information regarding concrete tax-saving possibilities.
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