Caltex Glytex HFC 46

APPLICATIONS

Glytex HFC 46 is recommended for many hydraulic systems operating in close proximity to hot surfaces or flames and where a fire hazard exists in the event of leaks of pressurised hydraulic fluid. 

• Mines 

        - tilting devices 

        - elevator chariots 

• Steel Industry

        - hydraulic systems in continuous casting 

        - hydraulic systems in gates and tilting ovens 

        - casting under pressure 

• Forging 

        - hydraulic systems in oven doors 

        - hydraulic systems in tilting devices 

        - forging presses 

 

Glytex HFC 46 also has several applications in marine hydraulic systems as well as welding robots 

APPROVALS

• Glytex HFC 46 is approved according to 7th Luxembourg Report: Requirements and tests of fire resistant hydraulic fluids for hydraulic load transmission and control in mining 

 

PERFORMANCE

• VDMA 24317 

• ISO 12922