Fuchs Cassida Fluid WG
High performance, synthetic gear lubricant for worm gear boxes used in the food & beverage processing equipment
CASSIDA FLUID WG 220 main applications:
- Especially recommended for use in worm gears and applications where excellent thermal stability is required
- Lubrication of enclosed gear boxes used in the food industry
- High load carrying capability, for extreme pressure applications
CASSIDA FLUID WG 220, 320, 460 and 680 are high performance, anti-wear gear oils for the lubrication of worm gears, highly loaded gears and applications where high resistance to micro-pitting is needed, for the use in food and beverage processing equipment. They are based on a careful blend of synthetic fluids and selected additives chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of the food & beverage industry.
Main Applications, Features and Benefits
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
CASSIDA FLUID WG 220 Performance, Features & Benefits:
Registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact. Products contain only substances permitted under US 21 CFR 178.3570, 178.3620 and 182 for use in lubricants with incidental food contact.
- + High resistance to micro-pitting
- + Neutral odour and taste
- + High viscosity index: Maintains higher viscosities at higher temperatures, giving thicker oil films under difficult conditions
- + CASSIDA FLUID WG provides excellent thermal stability, load carrying properties and corrosion protection. Resistant to the formation of harmful oxidation products
- + Exceptional low friction providing efficient power transmission. Measured worm gear efficiency is high relative to other oils
- + Water solubility makes CASSIDA FLUID WG ideal for use in situations where equipment gets routinely cleaned before and after use and where some water might penetrate into the lubricant
- + Does NOT mix with mineral oils or PAO
Seal & Paint Compatibility of CASSIDA FLUID WG 220
Compatible with most of the elastomers, gaskets and seals normally used in food machinery lubrication systems. Nitrile rubber (NBR), Fluoro-Silicone or Vinyl- Methyl Polysiloxane (Q) are recommended especially where high temperatures are involved. Polyurethane based elastomers, leather, cork, asbestos paper and board should be avoided.
Note: see warning about seal shrinkage in section on change-over procedures. Some ordinary industrial paints soften in the presence of CASSIDA FLUID WG. Internal gearbox surfaces should ideally be unpainted or coated with resistant material such as two-part epoxy formulations.
Synthetic lubricant
- Does not contain natural products derived from animals or genetically modified organisms (GMO)
- Does not contain any allergenic or intoleranceinducing substances as specified in Annex IIIa of EC directive 2003/89/EC
- Suitable for use where vegetarian and ‘nutfree’ food is prepared
- Biostatic; does not promote the growth of bacteria or fungal organisms
Change over procedures
When changing from a lubricant based on mineral oil or PAO, the following procedure must be followed: The equipment should be at normal operating temperature then the oil drained off as fully as possible. Special attention should be paid to reservoirs, lines etc. where oil may be trapped. Then the system must be flushed with the new lubricant, which should then be drained before refilling with fresh, new lubricant. Note: Seals previously exposed to mineral oils may shrink when exposed to CASSIDA FLUID WG. This can result in oil leaks. It may therefore sometimes be necessary to replace them.
Approvals & Recommendations
This is an ongoing process, please contact your local partner for any updates.
