Total Carter EP 220

An ISO VG 220 mineral gear oil for enclosed industrial gearboxes

Carter EP 220 from Total is a mineral gear oil for enclosed gearboxes under heavy duty. It is used on bevel, spur and worm gears, as well as bearings and gear couplings. Its extreme-pressure additives protect under high loads and where micropitting is a risk (FZG micropitting class 10, high).

The formulation resists oxidation and breakdown, which extends oil and gearbox life. It is compatible with seals, protects against rust and corrosion, including on copper alloys, and limits foaming and emulsions.

Key data

• Viscosity 220 mm²/s at 40 °C and 19 mm²/s at 100 °C, index 97
• Density 895 kg/m³ at 15 °C
• Flash point (open cup) 244 °C, pour point -18 °C
• FZG A/8.3/90: pass, fail stage 14

Standards (per manufacturer)

• US Steel 224 and Chinese GB 5903 L-CKD
• JIS K 2219:2006 (class 2) and SEB 181226
• AGMA 9005-F16 AS, ISO 12925-1 CKD/CKSMP and DIN 51517 part 3 (CLP)
• OEM approvals from SEW, Flender, Zollern, ZF, Nord Getriebe, Bonfiglioli, CMD Gears, DB Santasalo and others

Choosing the right oil

Use it when the gearbox builder asks for an ISO VG 220 CLP oil. Check the viscosity grade on the gearbox plate, and note that gearboxes whose maker requires a synthetic oil need a different product. Drain and flush before switching from a different oil type.

Data sheets: PDS and MSDS