Eaton Adds Enhancements to Lubricant Portfolio

Date: January 26, 2016

GALESBURG, Michigan … Power management company Eaton has revised the company’s line of synthetic lubricants with new specifications, new labeling and a new name. All of the initiatives have been made to help customers identify and use the proper lubricant to ensure the best possible performance of Eaton medium- and heavy-duty transmissions and other commercial vehicle components.

Two new specifications have been introduced – one for newer model Eaton heavy-duty manual and automated transmissions, and one for Eaton medium-duty Procision transmissions. At the same time, the entire lubricant portfolio has been rebranded Eaton and package labels have all been redesigned to help ensure the current generation of products and specifications are easily identifiable.

“Lubrication plays a vital role in keeping trucks on the road,” said Donna Mosher, engineering technical specialist, Eaton. “So we’ve raised the bar to meet and exceed customer demands for fuel efficiency, extended drain intervals and improved performance.”

Replacing the decade-old PS-164rev7 spec is the new Eaton PS-386 specification that is backward compatible and mandatory for Eaton Fuller Advantage Series (FAS) Series transmissions, high torque models, all automated units, and for extended protection plans. Initial tests have demonstrated fuel economy improvements of 1.5 percent on non-Fuller Advantage Series transmissions. The new Eaton PS-278 spec has been specially formulated for the wet dual-clutch design of Procision transmissions and should not be used in other Eaton transmissions.

To alleviate what Mosher describes as widespread confusion surrounding the use of approved fluids is a new colorful labeling system that features gold/yellow logos identifying all PS-386 lubricants, and light green logos identifying PS-278 containers. Eaton also is making available light green dip stick tags for Procision transmissions.

“There often is confusion about what the right lubricant is for a particular transmission,” added Mosher. “We’ve made it simple, by either purchasing Eaton-branded lubricants or looking for the new ‘Eaton-Approved Lubricant’ logo on the package. Taking one of these steps will reduce the risk of having the improper lubricant for your transmission.”

The Eaton-branded lubricant product portfolio now includes two axle fluids (FE 75W-90 and 80W-140), multi-purpose grease, and the two transmission fluids.

Eaton Commercial Vehicle components are supported by Eaton’s Roadranger network that includes more than 200 drivetrain professionals throughout North America who provide solutions, support and expertise to fleets and dealers. For more information visit www.eaton.com/roadranger, where the latest product information is available, as well as service, parts and training assistance, 24 hours a day. Experts are available in the Roadranger Call Center by dialing 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.

Eaton is a power management company with approximately 97,000 employees. The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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