Mobilgear 600 XP 100 | ISO VG 100 Industrial Gear Oil South Africa
Mobilgear 600 XP 100 | ISO VG 100 Industrial Gear Oil South Africa
Mobil™ Industrial Gear Oil
Mobilgear 600 XP 100
Extra High-Performance Industrial Gear Oil | ISO VG 100 | DIN 51517-3 CLP
Product Overview
Mobilgear 600 XP 100 is an extra high-performance mineral industrial gear oil formulated for enclosed gear drives requiring ISO VG 100 lubrication. ISO 100 is specified for high-speed, lightly loaded enclosed gearboxes where lower viscosity is required to maintain adequate lubrication at elevated shaft speeds without generating excessive churning heat — applications where ISO 150 or ISO 220 would be too viscous for the speed conditions.
Formulated from high-quality mineral base oils with an advanced additive system, Mobilgear 600 XP 100 delivers outstanding extreme-pressure characteristics, FZG Stage 10 micropitting resistance and superior bearing protection consistent with the full Mobilgear 600 XP Series. Its balanced formulation maintains full compatibility with common gearbox seal materials and provides excellent resistance to oxidation, foam and water contamination.
Approved by Flender (Siemens), SEW-Eurodrive, ZF and meeting AGMA 9005-F16, DIN 51517-3 and ISO 12925-1. Always confirm the required ISO VG grade from the gearbox nameplate or OEM manual before ordering — ISO 100 is a less common specification and substituting ISO 150 where ISO 100 is specified risks inadequate lubrication at high shaft speeds.
Key Performance Benefits
High-Speed Gearbox Performance
ISO VG 100 viscosity is matched to high shaft speeds — providing adequate hydrodynamic film without the churning losses and heat generation that heavier grades produce at high speeds. The correct viscosity for OEM-specified ISO 100 applications.
Micropitting Protection
FZG micropitting Stage 10 / High rating across the full 600 XP Series — protects hardened gear tooth surfaces against the surface fatigue that leads to progressive gear tooth damage and premature gearbox failure, even at the lighter ISO 100 viscosity grade.
Bearing Protection
FE 8 roller wear of 2 mg — up to 15 times better than the industry baseline. Consistent with the full Mobilgear 600 XP Series bearing protection performance regardless of viscosity grade.
Oxidation & Thermal Stability
Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal degradation — extends lubricant life and reduces scheduled drain frequency in continuous-operation high-speed gearboxes where operating temperatures can be elevated by the heat of high-speed gear meshing.
Typical Applications
Mobilgear 600 XP 100 is recommended where the gearbox OEM specifies ISO VG 100, AGMA 3 EP or DIN 51517-3 CLP 100. It is specified for high-speed enclosed gearboxes where the OEM has determined that ISO 150 is too viscous for the shaft speed conditions:
High-Speed Industrial Gearboxes
High-speed enclosed gearboxes where ISO VG 100 is OEM-nameplate specified · High-speed helical and spur gear reducers · Fast-running fan and blower drives · High-speed centrifugal pump gearboxes · Packaging line and textile machinery gearboxes at high speed
Manufacturing & Processing
High-speed drives in paper and textile mills · Food and beverage processing machinery where ISO 100 is specified · Light-duty enclosed gearboxes in packaging and sorting equipment · High-speed auxiliary drives in manufacturing plant
Marine Gearing
Marine auxiliary gearboxes where ISO VG 100 is specified · High-speed centrifuge gearboxes on vessels · Marine pump drives requiring lighter viscosity gear oil
Circulating Oil Systems
Forced circulation lubrication systems where ISO VG 100 is the specified circulating oil grade · Combined gear and bearing lubrication systems at higher speeds · Applications requiring good low-temperature fluidity for cold-start circulation
Technical Properties
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| ISO Viscosity Grade | — | ISO VG 100 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | 100 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | 11.0 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | 97 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | -27°C |
| Flash Point (COC) | ASTM D92 | 220°C |
| Density @ 15.6°C | ASTM D4052 | 0.88 kg/l |
| FZG Micropitting Stage (FVA 54) | FVA 54 | Stage 10 / High |
| FZG Scuffing Fail Stage | ISO 14635-1 | 12+ |
| FE 8 Roller Wear | DIN 51819-3 | 2 mg |
| Timken OK Load | ASTM D2782 | 65 lb |
Typical properties — not guaranteed specifications. Source: ExxonMobil Product Data Sheet.
Specifications & OEM Approvals
Mobilgear 600 XP 100 meets or exceeds the following industry standards and holds the following direct OEM approvals:
AGMA 9005-F16
AGMA 3 EP class
DIN 51517-3:2018
CLP 100 classification
ISO 12925-1
ISO L-CKD 100
Flender BA 7300 Table A
Direct Siemens/Flender approval
SEW-Eurodrive
Direct OEM approval
ZF TE-ML 27
Direct ZF approval
Need a Synthetic Alternative?
Mobilgear SHC 150 — PAO Synthetic ISO VG 150
For applications requiring extended drain intervals, wide temperature range operation or case-hardened gearing protection at a similar viscosity range — consider Mobilgear SHC 150, the lightest grade in the Mobilgear SHC Gear Series with VI 176 and pour point -54°C.
View Mobilgear SHC 150 →Pack Sizes & Procurement
Available Pack Sizes
20 Litre
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Technical Documentation
Mobilgear 600 XP Series — Technical Datasheet
ExxonMobil Product Data Sheet · All grades ISO 68–680
For Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and MSDS documentation, visit msds.exxonmobil.com → · Contact Orbit Industrial for application-specific technical support.
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