{"product_id":"houghto-safe-620-e","title":"HOUGHTO-SAFE 620 E | Fire-resistant hydraulic fuid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E — Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid (ISO HFC Water Glycol)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E is Quaker Houghton's premium performance, water-containing synthetic fire resistant hydraulic fluid — classified ISO 6743-4 Type HFC. For over 50 years it has set the global benchmark for fire resistant hydraulic fluid performance in steel production, aluminium manufacturing, pressure die-casting, glassmaking, polymer forming, offshore platforms and any high-fire-risk hydraulic application where mineral oil presents an unacceptable ignition risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E greatly reduces the risk of hydraulic fire where equipment operates near open flames, hot surfaces or molten metals — delivering the balanced combination of fire resistance, outstanding lubrication and comprehensive corrosion protection that safety-critical industrial and offshore hydraulic systems demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied through Orbit Industrial as an authorised Quaker Houghton distributor. Available in 20L. \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable by request for quote only — not available for direct checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f8fa;border-left:4px solid #F51D25;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#13293D;\"\u003eAvailable by Request for Quote Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E is a safety-critical fire resistant hydraulic fluid. Contact Orbit Industrial for pricing, availability and technical support across Cape Town, Saldanha Bay, Durban and Port Elizabeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Data Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;background:#fff;padding:20px;border:1px solid #e3e3e3;border-top:3px solid #F51D25;max-width:420px;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#F51D25;color:#fff;width:40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:4px;margin-right:15px;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#13293D;\"\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 6px;font-size:11px;color:#475569;\"\u003eProduct Data Sheet — Quaker Houghton\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3714\/3743\/files\/DATASHEET_QH_HOUGHTOSAFE_620_EP_EN_GL_LTR-2.pdf?v=1778232026\" title=\"HOUGHTO-SAFE 620 E Product Data Sheet | Quaker Houghton\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F51D25;font-size:12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDownload Datasheet →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy HOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E is the Global HFC Benchmark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced over 50 years ago and continuously developed, HOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E has set the performance standard by which all other water-glycol fire resistant hydraulic fluids are measured. Its unique EMEA and APAC formulation delivers outstanding pump test performance — passing ISO 20763 in a Vickers V104 Vane Pump with less than 100mg weight loss at 140 bar, where many competing water glycols fail. Approved by Vickers, Bosch Rexroth and — in selected formulations — Factory Mutual, it is the trusted global choice for the most demanding fire resistant hydraulic applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#13293D;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:14px\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:14px\"\u003eAdvantage \u0026amp; Operational Benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eISO 6743-4 Type HFC — water-containing synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eClassified fire resistant hydraulic fluid — direct replacement for mineral oil in high-fire-risk hydraulic systems without compromising overall system performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eNo flash point or fire point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eEliminates the ignition risk of mineral oil-based hydraulic fluid in environments with open flames, hot surfaces above 250°C or molten metal splash — the highest level of fire protection available in a hydraulic fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePasses spray ignition tests — CEC Luxembourg, Factory Mutual, ISO 15029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eCertified fire resistance across multiple international standards — accepted by insurers, plant safety authorities and OEM approval bodies globally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePasses ISO 20763 — Vickers V104 Vane Pump test, \u0026lt;100mg wear at 140 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eOutstanding anti-wear performance where many water-glycol competitors fail — extended pump and component life reduces maintenance and replacement costs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eVickers and Bosch Rexroth approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eOEM approval from the world's two largest hydraulic component manufacturers — ensuring pump, valve and actuator warranty compliance when switching from mineral oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eHigh viscosity index — wide temperature range operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eMaintains consistent viscosity and performance across the full operating temperature range of industrial and offshore hydraulic systems — from cold start to sustained high-load operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eLow pour point — cold weather stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eReliable cold-temperature performance for offshore and industrial applications in variable or cold ambient conditions — no cold-start hydraulic sluggishness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePasses ISO 4404-1 corrosion tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eCompatible with steel, copper, brass and anodised aluminium — covers the full range of materials used in hydraulic system construction without corrosion risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eVapour phase corrosion protection additives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eProtects partially filled tanks and system components above the fluid line from vapour-phase corrosion — a common failure mode in water-glycol systems not addressed by competing products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eMay reduce insurance premiums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eThe switch from mineral oil to HOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E in fire-risk environments is recognised by insurers — potentially reducing property insurance premiums for industrial and offshore facilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#13293D;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:14px\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:14px\"\u003eTest Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-size:14px\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eFluid Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eISO 6743-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eHFC — Water Glycol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eKinematic Viscosity @ 40°C (cSt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eASTM D-445\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003e~39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eFlash Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eASTM D-92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eNone (water-based)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eFire Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePump Test — Vickers V104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eISO 20763\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u0026lt;100mg wear @ 140 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eCorrosion Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eISO 4404-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSpray Ignition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eCEC \/ FM \/ ISO 15029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003ePass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eMetal Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eISO 4404-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSteel, copper, brass, anodised aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e3e3e3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eOEM Approvals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eVickers, Bosch Rexroth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px\"\u003eAs supplied — no dilution required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel production — hydraulic systems adjacent to molten metal, furnaces and hot rolling operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminium production — die-casting machinery, extrusion presses and foundry hydraulic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlassmaking — hydraulic systems in the vicinity of furnaces and forming operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolymer forming — injection moulding machinery and extrusion equipment in high-temperature environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffshore platforms — platform hydraulic systems requiring fire resistant fluid in compliance with SOLAS and offshore safety regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine fire safety systems — vessel hydraulic systems in engine rooms and high-temperature areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMining — hydraulic systems in underground mining environments where fire risk and water-based fluid requirements apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny industrial hydraulic system where mineral oil presents an unacceptable fire, explosion or insurance risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#13293D;color:#fff;padding:28px;margin:28px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#fff;margin-top:0;font-size:18px;\"\u003eRequest a Quote — HOUGHTO-SAFE® 620 E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#cbd5e1;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:15px;\"\u003ePremium ISO HFC fire resistant hydraulic fluid. Vickers and Bosch Rexroth approved. Over 50 years the global benchmark. Available in 20L. Contact Orbit Industrial for pricing and technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#F51D25;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"mailto:jaco@orbitindustrial.co.za\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\"\u003ejaco@orbitindustrial.co.za →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"tel:+27215692530\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\"\u003e+27 (21) 569-2530 →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Quaker Houghton Offshore \u0026amp; Industrial Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stack-magic-eco-f-v2\"\u003eSTACK MAGIC® ECO-F V2 — BOP Wellhead Control Fluid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqualink-ht804f-ver2\"\u003eAQUALINK® HT804F VER2 — HP\/HT Subsea Production Control Fluid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/houghto-safe-nl1\"\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® NL1 — Riser Tensioner Fire Resistant Fluid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/houghto-safe-wl1\"\u003eHOUGHTO-SAFE® WL1 — Wireline Tensioner Fire Resistant Fluid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/houghton-ensis-dw-2462\"\u003eENSIS® DW 2462 — Dewatering Corrosion Inhibitor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/offshore-product-range\"\u003eView Full Offshore \u0026amp; Marine Product Range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Quaker Houghton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491080564927,"sku":"HS620E-210","price":0.01,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3714\/3743\/files\/HOUGHTO-SAFE_620E_210LT.png?v=1757485567","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitindustrial.co.za\/products\/houghto-safe-620-e","provider":"www.orbitindustrial.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}