Industrial Gear Oils
Advanced gear oil solutions for peak performance
Modern gear-driven systems face increasing performance demands: compact designs, lighter materials, and higher durability expectations. Choosing the right lubricant is critical—not only for gear protection but also for efficient power transfer and reduced downtime.
Cargill offers a comprehensive portfolio of gear oil formulation solutions, including Priolube™ synthetic esters, Emkarox™ polyalkylene glycols (PAGs), and Vikolox™ acid scavengers.
These advanced components help formulators create gear oils that deliver long-lasting performance, superior protection, and environmental compliance.
Why choose Cargill gear oil solutions?
Benefits that help extend equipment life, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance
Durability & protection
Designed to help reduce wear and micropitting for reliable gear performance.
Efficiency & comfort
Formulations that support energy savings and smoother, quieter operation.
Sustainability & compliance
Options that meet environmental and food-contact standards, including NSF HX-1 and EU Ecolabel.
Optimized formulation
Solutions that enhance seal compatibility and additive performance for demanding conditions.
Cargill gear oil solutions
Cargill offers base oils and functional additives designed for demanding industrial gear oil formulation:
Priolube™ synthetic esters: Exceptional lubricity, thermal stability, and biodegradability
Priolube 1847
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester particularly suitable as thickener and additive to improve lubrication performance.
Priolube 1851
Ester with high thermal and oxidative stability suitable for use as a base fluid and thickener.
Priolube 1973
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester with low pour point and effective demulsification.
Priolube 2500
Oxidatively stable polyol ester with low pour point suitable as a base fluid and additive.
Priolube 3970
Low viscosity, oxidatively stable and low deposit forming polyol ester suitable as base fluid and additive.
Priolube 3987
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester with high flash point and thermal stability.
Priolube 3982
A shear stable, high viscosity complex ester, suitable for use as base fluid and thickener in a wide range of applications.
Emkarox™ PAGs: Advanced protection for water-soluble and water-insoluble formulations
Emkarox VG 1055W
Water soluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base fluid particularly suitable where inhalation toxicity is a concern.
Emkarox VG 146
Water insoluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG) particularly suitable as a base fluid and additive.
Emkarox VG 380
Water insoluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG) particularly suitable where incidental food contact may occur.
Vikolox™ acid scavengers: Enhanced oxidative stability for extended oil life
Vikolox 16
Epoxidized C-16 Alpha Olefin suitable as reactive diluent and functional intermediate in lubricant formulations.
Vikolox 68
2-Ethylhexyl cyclohexene carboxylate epoxide suitable as acid scavenger and reactive diluent in lubricant formulations.
Proven performance
How our solutions help reduce friction gear damage
Long-Lasting Efficiency
MTM barrel-on-disc testing shows that gear oils formulated with Priolube™ esters significantly improve lubricity—even under extreme loads—reducing friction and energy consumption.
Figure 1. ISO VG 150 industrial gear oils tested on the MTM in a barrel on disc configuration at 100°C and 0.05 ms1 entrainment speed
Reliable Protection
Micropitting tests demonstrate up to 50% reduction in gear surface damage compared to conventional PAO-based formulations, helping extend gear life and reduce maintenance costs.
Figure 2: MPR central roller micropitting surface coverage after 100 x 106 cycles at 1.8 GPa contact pressure
Solve formulation challenges with Cargill experts
Whether you’re optimizing performance, improving processing, or tackling formulation challenges, our technical experts are here to help.