Specification of the gear oil approval for AS 7300

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Preamble

To acquire an approval for gear oils for use in FLENDER gear units, the oil manufacturer has to warrant that the gear oils are
of CLP quality according to DIN 51517-3 (except tests acc. ISO 6247 and DIN ISO 1817 as well as the READ ACROSS rules
defined there), and that motor oils fulfil the ACEA classification E2, API CF/SF.

It is possible to apply for an approval for a “single viscosity” as well as a "viscosity series" (same brand name, identical
amounts of additives, different nominal viscosity grades) which can consist of "single viscosities" and/or one or more
"homologous series". The possible range for the "viscosity series" is from ISO VG 150 up to ISO VG 680 (respective SAE
classes as well). In special cases and after consultation with FLENDER (e.g. for marine applications) also an approval for an
ISO VG 100 is possible.

For a "homologous series" according to this specification, the base oil can consist of different products. These products have to
be qualitatively identical within the allowed technical tolerances for a "homologous series", while their proportion may vary as
long as the share of a single product does not drop below 3% of the overall content. This has to be proven by the blend table for
example by using defined brand names for the base stocks of mineral oils or the names of the synthetic base products. Base
stocks made by different syntheses, which lead to relevant different properties - e.g. metallocene PAOs compared to
conventional PAOs - have to be classified by their name (cPAO, mPAO, ...) and are treated as separate base stocks.

Some explanatory examples are given in the appendix of this specification.

A READ ACROSS is allowed for a viscosity series according to the table "Proofs of performance / minimum requirements".
The application specific properties listed in that table below must be demonstrated. All test data submitted must be carried out
on oil samples of the same composition according to the formulation table which has to be enclosed. In addition to the testing
and performance requirements, the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and technical data sheets (TDS) including the
temperature-viscosity curves for each viscosity grade shall be submitted for approval. The lubricants shall be identified by
submission of an IR reference spectrum and ICP reference values for the viscosity grades requested for approval. The colour
numbers according to ISO 2049 of the fresh oils have to be indicated.

We recommend conducting the tests directly with the approved test laboratories (see link
https://www.flender.com/en/lubricants, process description, approved laboratories). For the approval of a viscosity range, oil
manufacturers must guarantee that the performance level obtained in a test on a specific oil are consistent for that product
independent of production location or viscosity grade across the viscosity range. In addition, the oil manufacturer has to
warrant that the required properties do not only apply to fresh oil but that they also do not deteriorate within permissible
tolerances through the entire period of use. The period of use for mineral oils shall be 10,000 operating hours, but two years
maximum, and for synthetic oils 20,000 operating hours, but four years maximum, assuming an average operating temperature
of the oil of 80°C.

The formulations tested and approved by Flender must be identical to the oils produced commercially under the approved fluid
name. Any chances to the approved formulations beyond permissible tolerances within production must be notified in writing
to Flender. Unacceptable changes will result in the approval being void and the oil brand removed from the approved lubricant
list. In case of disputes the properties and values determined by recognized neutral laboratories will be binding.

The qualification testing and submission of the approval documentation has to be conducted by the oil manufacturer /
formulation developer. Users of gear boxes cannot request an approval. Lubricants that fulfil the qualification testing of this
specification do not automatically become approved for use. Flender reserves the right to review and approve the lubricant
before listing the oil or oil series in the approved lubricant list. The approval or recommendation of oil brand, or the listing in
the lubricant selection table by Flender is made without any legal obligation and does not mean that Flender assumes any
liability for such lubricants. The approval of a lubricant is, on principle, limited to five years. Detailed information about the
approval time periods is in the document "principle description of operational sequences" to find with the link
https://www.flender.com/en/lubricants.
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Quantity of test
oil Mineral oils
Test to proof suitability per viscosity API-groups PG oils Other oils
Item grade to be tested 1&2
(verified by test results)
[Litre]
obtained limits
FZG scuffing test in accordance with ~5 A A A
1 DIN ISO 14635-1 (A/8.3/90) Criteria: failure load stage > 12; oils in marine gearboxes > 11
Viscosity grades to be tested: lowest viscosity grade of the "viscosity series"
FE-8 rolling bearing test in accordance with 1 A A A
Roller wear: mwk50 < 30 mg and mwkmax < 60 mg as well as the
2 DIN 51819-3 (D-7,5/80-80)
declaration of the grade ß, Cage wear: report
Viscosity grades to be tested: lowest viscosity grade of the "viscosity series"
FVA micropitting test FVA 54 VII 70 A A A
Load stage test: both flanks after LS9: ffG < 7,5 μm and GF < 15 %
Two tests are to be carried out on the working Endurance test:
and non-working flanks of a gear pair, tooth - at least two regarding ffG and GF evaluable LS10-steps,
form C, at 90 °C oil injection temperature, on - if necessary endurance test can run on the back flank too
3
the FZG gear test rig. - (ffG total - ffG after LS8) / z10 ≤ 2 μm
Number of LS10-steps in the endurance test, - (GF total - GF after LS8 ) / z10 ≤ 5 %
which are regarding ffG and GF evaluable: z10 - Engine oils for use in marine gear units: Minimum damage load
stage over 8 / micro-pitting resistance "medium" sufficiently
Viscosity grades to be tested: lowest viscosity grade of the "viscosity series"
FLENDER- oil foam test in acc. ISO 12152 5 A A A
- Original oil
- with mixtures of 2% and 4%
I. Mineral oil, PAO, synth. Ester Total volume 1 minute after motor was switched off: ≤ 115%
4 with test run oil Castrol
Alpha SP 220 S Air-oil dispersion 5 min. after motor was switched off: ≤ 110%
II. PG with test run oil Castrol
Optigear Synthetic 1390/220
Viscosity grades to be tested: highest viscosity grade of the "viscosity series"
Compatibility with internal coating 2 per coating A A A
P22-Mäder (30 µm dry layer thickness), M20-
EP-Mäder and EP 3152-Rickert (2K-EP-
Primer 80 µm dry layer thickness)
Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
in accordance to "Test specification for oil
compatibility with the gear inside coating”,
5 Revision 2

every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity

Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
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Quantity of test
oil Mineral oils
Test to proof suitability per viscosity API-groups PG oils Other oils
Item grade to be tested 1&2
(verified by test results)
[Litre]
obtained limits
Compatibility with outer coating 1 per coating A A A
Rickert color with dry layer thickness 80 µm
PU 5240, PU6340, PU5045, PU 6340 HC,
EP4251
Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
in accordance to "Test specification for testing
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the oil compatibility with outer coatings which
are used for FLENDER-Gearboxes", revision 0
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity
Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
Filterability test FFT 7300 Rev.3 7 A A A
test filter to be used: 01.E 30.10VG.30.E.P
Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
(other filters can be used only by agreement
Only conditionally relevant for approvals
7 with FLENDER)
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity
Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
Compatibility with liquid sealing compound 1 A A A
(Loctite 128068) Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
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every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity
Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
Compatibility with elastomer seals: Static test
a) 72 NBR 902 1 A A A
b) 75 FKM 585 1 A B A
c) 75 FKM 260466 1 A A
d) 72 NBR 872 1 A A A
e) 80 FKM 610 1 A A A

Tests have to be carried out in accordance with

test descriptions FS PLM 111 0118 and FS
PLM 111 0119 "Static oil compatibility tests
9 Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
with Freudenberg O-Ring / Simmerring –
d) and e) only conditionally relevant for approvals
compounds for the release to be used in
FLENDER- gear units (Tabellen T 7300)",
O-Ring Rev 01, RSS Rev 01

every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity

Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
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Quantity of test
oil Mineral oils
Test to proof suitability per viscosity API-groups PG oils Other oils
Item grade to be tested 1&2
(verified by test results)
[Litre]
obtained limits
Compatibility with elastomer seals: Dynamic
test
a) 72 NBR 902 / 2 RSS (n = 2000 rpm) 2 A A A
b) 75 FKM 585 / 2 RSS (n = 3000 rpm) 2 A
c) 75 FKM 585 / 3 RSS (n = 3000 rpm) 3 B A
d) 75 FKM 260466 / 2 RSS (n = 3000 rpm) 2 A A
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Test has to be carried out in accordance with
test description FB 73 11 008 "Dynamic oil
compatibility tests for Freudenberg radial shaft Test and evaluation are carried out by the test laboratory
seals to release the usage in FLENDER-gear
units applications (Table T 7300)", Revision 07
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is contained in the "viscosity
Viscosity grades to be tested: series", this must be tested. For a "homologous series" without "VG
320". the viscosity grade closest to "VG 320" has to be tested.
Worm gear test 10 C C C
Wear, pitting and temperature values below the limiting values
G-722
11 demanded in the report G 722
ISO VG 460 (if it is not part of the approval, another viscosity grade by
Viscosity grades to be tested:
agreement)
Compatibility with multi-disk clutches 60 E E
Test and evaluation are carried out by the multi-disk clutch
12 Friction coefficient of the multi-disk clutches manufacturer Ortlinghaus in accordance with test description
"Ortlinghaus - standard test marine"
Viscosity grades to be tested: Oil with ISO VG 150 or SAE 40

(A) = required, (B) = by agreement, (C) = in addition required for the use in worm gear units, (E) = in addition required for the
use in marine gear units with an integrated multi-disk clutch
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Appendix:
Example 1:

Example I - Mineral Oil

API Group I

Viscosity Series
ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG
ISO Viscosity Grade 150 220 320 460 680
[% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt]
Additive Package β *) β *) β *) β *) β *)
ISO VG API Group
basestock brandname A viscosity 1 xy I X X X X
group with identical brand name and identical API group
basestock brandname A viscosity 2 xz I X X X X
Homologous Series

Number of
viscosity grades to be
test item definition of oils of a viscosity series to be tested viscosities to be
tested
tested
1 - scuffing lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

2 - FE8 lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

3 - micropitting lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

4 - foam test highest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 680 1

5 - internal coating 1

6 - outer coating 1
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is
7 - filterability test contained in the "viscosity series", this must be 1
tested. For "homologous series" without "VG VG 320
8 - liquid sealing 320" the viscosity grade has to be tested, which 1
is closest to "VG 320".
9 - elastomer static 1

10 - elastomer dynamic 1

*) - must be identically qualitative and quantitative within of one viscosity series

All base oil ingredients, given as X in above tables must be 3 or more %

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Example 2:

Example II - Mineral Oil

API-groups I & V

Viscosity Series
ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG
ISO Viscosity Grade 150 220 320 460 680
[% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt]
Additive Package β *) β *) β *) β *) β *)
ISO VG API Group
basestock brandname A viscosity 1 xy I X X X X
group with identical brand name and identical API group
basestock brandname A viscosity 2 xz I X X X X X

polymer thickener brandname B zz V X

Homologous Series I single visc

Number of
viscosity grades to be
test item definition of oils of a viscosity series to be tested viscosities to be
tested
tested
1 - scuffing lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

2 - FE8 lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

3 - micropitting lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

4 - foam test highest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 680 1

5 - internal coating 2

6 - outer coating 2
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is
7 - filterability test contained in the "viscosity series", this must be 2
tested. For "homologous series" without "VG VG 320, VG 680
8 - liquid sealing 320" the viscosity grade has to be tested, which 2
is closest to "VG 320".
9 - elastomer static 2

10 - elastomer dynamic 2

*) - must be identically qualitative and quantitative within of one viscosity series

All base oil ingredients, given as X in above tables must be 3 or more %

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Example 3:

Example III - Mineral Oil

API-groups I & II & V

Viscosity Series
ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG
ISO Viscosity Grade 150 220 320 460 680
[% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt]
Additive Package β *) β *) β *) β *) β *)
ISO VG API Group
basestock brandname A viscosity 1 xy II X X X X

basestock brandname A viscosity 2 xz I X X X X X

polymer thickener brandname B zz V X

Homologous Series I single visc

Number of
viscosity grades to be
test item definition of oils of a viscosity series to be tested viscosities to be
tested
tested
1 - scuffing lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

2 - FE8 lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

3 - micropitting lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

4 - foam test highest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 680 1

5 - internal coating 2

6 - outer coating 2
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is
7 - filterability test contained in the "viscosity series", this must be 2
tested. For "homologous series" without "VG VG 320, VG 680
8 - liquid sealing 320" the viscosity grade has to be tested, which 2
is closest to "VG 320".
9 - elastomer static 2

10 - elastomer dynamic 2

*) - must be identically qualitative and quantitative within of one viscosity series

All base oil ingredients, given as X in above tables must be 3 or more %

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Example 4:

Example IV - Synthetic Oil

PAO & Ester

Viscosity Series
ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG ISO VG
ISO Viscosity Grade 150 220 320 460 680
[% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt] [% wt]
Additive Package β *) β *) β *) β *) β *)
ISO VG API Group
PAO brandname A viscosity 1 xy IV X X X
group with identical brand name and identical API group
PAO brandname A viscosity 2 xz IV X X X X X

mPAO brandname B zz IV X X

Ester brandname C wz V X X X X X
Homologous Series I Homologous Series II

Number of
viscosity grades to be
test item definition of oils of a viscosity series to be tested viscosities to be
tested
tested
1 - scuffing lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

2 - FE8 lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

3 - micropitting lowest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 150 1

4 - foam test highest viscosity grade of the viscosity series VG 680 1

5 - internal coating 2

6 - outer coating 2
every "single viscosity"; If a "VG 320" is
7 - filterability test contained in the "viscosity series", this must be 2
tested. For "homologous series" without "VG VG 320, VG 460
8 - liquid sealing 320" the viscosity grade has to be tested, which 2
is closest to "VG 320".
9 - elastomer static 2

10 - elastomer dynamic 2

*) - must be identically qualitative and quantitative within of one viscosity series

All base oil ingredients, given as X in above tables must be 3 or more %

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Changes in comparison with the previous revision

Rev. 13:

- second approval criterion for the foaming test has been added
- temperature-viscosity curves for each viscosity grade have to be submitted
- wording was changed

Rev. 14:

- required viscosities taken into the table

- Flender micro pitting test removed
- static and dynamic elastomer-test were separated
- static elastomer-test with two viscosities
- for test description of the elastomer-test revision number indicated
- Colour number according to ISO 2049 added
- ISO relation at foaming test added
- addition at micro pitting estimation
- no more general "read across" to a thinner viscosity step
- tests with individually defined oil temperature "by agreement" added
- result limits for FE8 tests concretised

Rev. 15 – 2014-11-14:

- scope of the specification on marine and worm gears extended

- compatibility test PG oils put on "B" with FKM 585
- changed test for oil compatibility with internal coating
- head field layout changed
- worm gear test for worm gear oils added
- Ortlinghaus test for special marine gear oils added
- Filterabililty test added
- static elastomer compatibility test for O-ring material added

Rev. 15 – 2015-08-07

- RSS- and O-ring-test (Freudenberg) to revision 6 changed

Rev. 16 - 2017-07-07:

- Internal coating test rev. 2, layer thickness added, correction of test oil quantity
- outer coating test rev. 0 added
- Tribol 1390/220 renamed in Castrol Optigear Synthetic 1390/220
- Limits for marine gearboxes added
- viscosities required to be tested added
- various layout changes
- special tests removed
- possible range for a viscosity series reduced
- some viscosity grades to be tested changed
- examples added for viscosity grades to be tested

Rev. 16 - 2017-12-06:

- ISO VG 680 removed for Worm gear test

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- small corrections
- revision of filterability test procedure corrected

Rev. 16 - 2018-05-24:

- revision of elastomer compatibility tests changed to newest versions

- small corrections

Rev. 16 - 2018-12-18:

- small corrections