What is Hydraulic Oil 68

ITR Lubricants Hydraulic EP 68 is a premium mineral-based oil that is well formulated to meet the requirements of your hydraulic systems or pumps. The lubricant meets ISO standards and has excellent anti-wear properties to protect your system despite its demands. 

Hydraulic oil 68 has anti-foam to control foam and enhance the release of entrained air, a process that increases the system’s efficiency. The oil is resistant to rust, oxidation, and corrosion. 

What Does 68 Mean in Hydraulic Oil?

The number “68” of the hydraulic oil 68 refers to hydraulic fluid viscosity grade defined by the International Organization for Standardization Viscosity Grade (ISO VG). The number defines the kinematic viscosity of 40°C; forty degrees centigrade is between 61.2 and 74.8 viscosity. 68 is the midpoint viscosity grade.

Which One is Thicker, Hydraulic Oil 32 or 68?

Hydraulic oil 32 and 68 have different thicknesses and different viscosities. If you need hydraulic oils for different uses, it’s prudent to choose a lubricant that suits the machine concerned.  Hydraulic oil 32 is thinner compared to No. 68, which is thicker. 

Hydraulic oil 68 is used in summer as it’s thicker, while No. 32 is used in winter for its lower viscosity, which is suitable for low temperatures. Choose a hydraulic oil number depending on your system and climate. . 

Hydraulic Oil 68 Uses

Hydraulic oil 68 is recommended for environments with a wide range of long-term use hydraulic systems. The lubricant is often used for system pumps with a pressure that exceeds 1000 psi, such as gear-type pumps and hydraulics with vane pistons. The oil is also used to lubricate light-loaded reciprocating compressors. 

Some machinery that uses hydraulic oil 68 include:

  • Centralized lubrication systems
  • Machine headstocks
  • Tipping gear
  • Airline lubricator
  • Ship bow thrusters, deck machinery, and propeller systems

ISO 68 Hydraulic Oil Properties

ISO-certified 68 oil hydraulic should have the properties below:

  • Be anti-rust and non-corrosive
  • Have good anti-wear properties
  • Do not have air entrainment and retention properties
  • Has shear stability 
  • Have water and fire resistance
  • With low tendency to be cavitated
  • Resistant to the oxidation process

Why Choose ITR Lubricants Hydraulic Oil 68?

ITR Lubricants hydraulic oils are made from carefully selected additives blended with the finest base stock to give you an outstanding lubricant with coolant.

The oil is perfect for your hydraulic systems and has anti-wear properties. Our hydraulic products are resistant to oxidation, rust, corrosion, and foaming and are the best performers in the market.

ITR Lubricants outstanding brands;

  • ITR PREMIO HLP HYDRAULIC OIL oils have stabilized high VI, anti-wear properties with carefully controlled high and low operating temperatures for all systems.
  • ITR ANTIWEAR HYDRAULIC oil is recommended for circulation systems that require oils with a good load-bearing capacity. It has anti-wear properties to protect your pumps from wear and tear.

ITR Lubricants hydraulic oil 68 meets all of the above-enumerated qualities. We have ISO- certified premium-grade hydraulic oils of high quality to meet the needs of your most demanding systems while protecting them. 

Request for a quote for hydraulic oil 68 from ITR Lubricants for high-quality lubricants. 

Frequently Asked Questions

ITR lubricant quality is definitely at par with these bigger brands. Our customers have tested our Engine oils. They gave us the same feedback. Products like Hydraulic oil AW or HLP; Transmission oil for Excavators and heavy duty machinery meeting Cat. TO4, Allison C4; Engine oil with Specs up to CI 4 or CK4 which can be very competitive and reliability assured. This is our strength.

There are no standard classifications for hydraulic oil quality. Practically every manufacturer of hydraulic systems and equipment specifies different requirements for oil. The most common standard is DIN (51524 part 2 or 3) set by the German Institute for Standardization. Hydraulic fluids can be split into five categories HH, HL, HM, HV, and HG.

Different drivers and different motoring conditions call for different oils. Thus, a car that is driven under very arduous conditions, with a lot of high-speed motoring, may be better lubricated with synthetic oil which can better resist the high temperatures.