Mobilgear 600 XP 460 | ISO VG 460 Industrial Gear Oil South Africa
Mobilgear 600 XP 460 | ISO VG 460 Industrial Gear Oil South Africa
Mobil™ Industrial Gear Oil
Mobilgear 600 XP 460
Extra High-Performance Industrial Gear Oil | ISO VG 460 | DIN 51517-3 CLP
Product Overview
Mobilgear 600 XP 460 is an extra high-performance mineral industrial gear oil formulated for slow-speed, high-load enclosed gear drives requiring ISO VG 460 lubrication. This is the heavy-duty grade within the 600 XP Series — specified for the most demanding enclosed gearbox applications in South African mining and processing plant operations, including ball and rod mill gearboxes, bucket wheel drives, crusher main drives and large rotary equipment.
ISO 460 provides a substantially thicker protective film than ISO 320, ensuring adequate hydrodynamic lubrication at the very low shaft speeds and very high torque loads characteristic of mill drives and large industrial gearboxes. Its advanced additive system delivers outstanding extreme-pressure protection and FZG Stage 10 micropitting resistance — critical for the large, expensive gear sets in these applications where failure means extended production shutdowns.
Approved by Flender (Siemens), SEW-Eurodrive, ZF and meeting AGMA 9005-F16, DIN 51517-3, DIN 51517-4 and ISO 12925-1. For severe duty, case-hardened gearing or extended drain interval requirements at ISO 460, consider Mobilgear SHC 460 — the fully synthetic PAO alternative. Always confirm the required grade from the gearbox nameplate before ordering.
Key Performance Benefits
Extreme Load Capacity
ISO 460 viscosity provides a thick, robust protective film under extreme contact stress in slow-speed, high-torque gearboxes — maintaining adequate film thickness where lower grades would allow boundary contact and accelerated wear.
Micropitting Protection
FZG micropitting Stage 10 / High rating across the grade — protects large, high-value gear sets in mill drives and crusher applications against surface fatigue that initiates premature tooth damage and costly unplanned replacement.
Outstanding Bearing Protection
FE 8 roller wear of 2 mg — up to 15 times better than the industry baseline. Large mill and crusher gearbox bearings are among the most expensive components on a mining site — this level of protection directly reduces replacement costs.
Thermal Stability to 100°C
Operates reliably at bulk oil temperatures up to 100°C. Excellent oxidation resistance maintains lubricant integrity across extended service intervals in high-sump-volume gearboxes where oil changes are costly and disruptive.
Typical Applications
Mobilgear 600 XP 460 is recommended where the gearbox OEM specifies ISO VG 460, AGMA 7 EP or DIN 51517-3 CLP 460. It is the correct grade for slow-speed, very high-load enclosed gearboxes — the most demanding category of industrial gear drive found across South African mining and processing operations:
Mining — Primary Applications
Ball mill and rod mill main gearboxes · Crusher main drives — jaw, cone and gyratory · Bucket wheel and stacker/reclaimer drives · Mine winder and hoist gearboxes · SAG mill pinion gearboxes
Mining — Secondary Applications
Thickener and clarifier drives · Kiln and dryer tyre drives · Large conveyor drives under very high load · Slurry pump gearboxes · Dense medium drum drives
Industrial & Processing Plants
Cement mill and kiln drives · Steel rolling mill gearboxes · Large extruder main gearboxes · Sugar mill gearboxes · Chemical plant slow-speed drives under sustained high torque
Marine & Other
Heavily loaded marine auxiliary gearboxes · Offshore deck crane drives · Slow-speed plain and rolling contact bearings under extreme load · Shaft couplings in high-torque applications
Technical Properties
| Property | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| ISO Viscosity Grade | — | ISO VG 460 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 | 460 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | 30.6 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | 96 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | -15°C |
| Flash Point (COC) | ASTM D92 | 240°C |
| Density @ 15.6°C | ASTM D4052 | 0.90 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 460 meets or exceeds the following industry standards and holds the following direct OEM approvals:
AGMA 9005-F16
AGMA 7 EP class
DIN 51517-3:2018
CLP 460 classification
DIN 51517-4:2025
High-performance CLP classification
ISO 12925-1
ISO L-CKC 460
Flender BA 7300 Table A
Direct Siemens/Flender approval
SEW-Eurodrive
Direct OEM approval
ZF TE-ML 27
Direct ZF approval
Mobilgear SHC 460 Alternative
Synthetic PAO option for extended drain, case-hardened gearing and high-temperature applications above 100°C
Pack Sizes & Procurement
Available Pack Sizes
Orbit Industrial supplies Mobilgear 600 XP 460 to mining, manufacturing, processing plant and marine operations across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng. We support B2B tenders, government procurement and large-scale plant supply contracts with competitive bulk pricing and reliable stock. Request a fleet assessment and bulk quote →
Need a Synthetic Alternative?
Mobilgear SHC 460 — PAO Synthetic
For applications requiring extended drain intervals, case-hardened gearing protection, higher operating temperatures or wide temperature range operation — Mobilgear SHC 460 delivers FZG scuffing Stage 14+ and viscosity index of 184 vs 96 for this mineral grade.
View Mobilgear SHC 460 →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.
Orbit Industrial Supplies is an authorised ExxonMobil distributor — supplying genuine Mobil™ lubricants including the full Mobilgear 600 XP Series to mining, construction, agriculture, transport, marine and manufacturing sectors across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng. Bulk supply, contract pricing and technical support available. Request a quote →
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