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Hydraulic oil not only provides the medium for hydraulic power, it is also responsible for lubricating hydraulic components, cooling the system by transferring heat and minimizing wear, friction, deposits, rust and corrosion.

AMSOIL Synthetic Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil is designed to biodegrade to its natural state when subjected to sunlight, water and microbial activity. Because it is formulated with ashless additives that do not contain heavy metals, it has a very low toxicity level. AMSOIL Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil is based on high quality, synthetic oil chemistry that out performs vegetable oil type, biodegradable hydraulic oils.

AMSOIL Synthetic Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils are shear stable, long-life lubricants formulated with premium synthetic base oils and additive systems that inhibit oxidation, rust and foam. Synthetic Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils also contain a very effective zinc-based anti-wear/antioxidant additive that prevents wear in high-speed, high-pressure vane and gear pumps while meeting the lubrication requirments of axial piston pumps with bronze on steel metallurgy.

Synthetic Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils reduce maintenance costs by extending drain intervals and reducing labor associated with repairs, downtime and change outs.

Although vegetable-based oils typically offer the highest levels of biodegradability, they are often regarded as unstable and unreliable. AMSOIL Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil, however, incorporates high oleic oils, additive advancements and improved manufacturing techniques to ensure it performs at or above the level required of a premium hydraulic fluid.

Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil displays excellent performance in standard and extended duration vane and piston pump tests. It exhibits outstanding oxidative and hydrolytic stability, protects against rust and meets the requirements of the Vickers M-2950-S and I-286-S standards, ensuring users receive all the benefits of a premium hydraulic fluid in an environmentally-friendly product.

Hydraulic fluid leaks and spills are potentially toxic problems, with standard hydraulic fluids posing greatly increased risk of ground water and aquatic environment contamination. Because long-term exposure to these fluids can be detrimental to plant, animal and human health, many companies opt to use environmentally-friendly fluids and lubricants while working in or around at-risk areas. With environmental protection awareness and regulatory oversight on the rise, this special market segment is expected to continue growing each year.

New AMSOIL Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil (BHO) is an ISO VG 46, bio-based, anti-wear fluid designed to provide premium hydraulic fluid performance for demanding applications, while also effectively addressing biodegradability and low toxicity requirements. Its blend of high oleic oils, synthetic esters and customized additives not only protects hydraulic components against wear, but also protects the environment in the case of leakage or spills.