When operating in environmentally sensitive areas, the right lubrication is crucial—not only for equipment performance but also for regulatory compliance and environmental protection. Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) are designed to offer superior lubrication while minimizing environmental impact. JAX Bio-Guard™ EALs provide excellent performance for marine applications, ensuring machinery runs smoothly without compromising sustainability.
EAL Solutions for Marine Applications
Marine environments present unique challenges, from harsh saltwater exposure to strict environmental regulations like the Vessel General Permit (VGP). JAX Bio-Guard™ products offer reliable, high-performance lubrication while meeting these critical requirements.
Hydraulic Fluids
JAX Bio-Guard™ hydraulic fluids are thermally stable, readily biodegradable hydraulic oils ideal for seaborne transit vessels, dredging equipment, and dam/lock hydraulic systems. These fluids feature a biodegradable synthetic formulation that outperforms vegetable oil-based hydraulic fluids. With high viscosity indices and low pour points, they allow for extended temperature performance, superior startup fluidity in cold temperatures, and stable lubrication in high heat conditions. Advanced additive technology enhances their effectiveness, including non-detergent, ashless antiwear protection, rust inhibitors, antioxidants, and foam suppressants. Additionally, these fluids meet US EPA VGP and VIDA environmental requirements.
Gear Oils
JAX Bio-Guard™ Gear Oils are formulated with high viscosity index, saturated, synthetic ester base oils and fortified with additives that enhance industrial gear oil performance. They extend drain intervals, protect against wear, pitting, and rust, and meet key environmental standards like the European Eco-label and US EPA VIDA requirements. These gear oils conform to EAL standards, offer excellent stability across a wide temperature range, and are hydrolytically stable, allowing for effective water separation. Their proprietary extreme pressure additives, antioxidants, rust inhibitors, and anti-foam agents ensure superior protection against rust and foaming, while also meeting AGMA ratings for extreme pressure gear oils.
Grease
JAX Bio-Guard™ Grease (1 & 2) is designed for extreme pressure protection, excellent longevity and water resistance, making it ideal for marine bearings and deck equipment. It meets major environmental standards, including the European Eco-label and US EPA VGP requirements. Its advanced lithium complex thickener and polymer technology provide exceptional resistance to water washout, ensuring durability even in harsh marine environments. This grease delivers superior extreme pressure and antiwear performance, exceeding typical EAL greases available today.
Wire Rope Lubricants
JAX Bio-Guard™ Wire Rope Lube 00 offers superior rust and corrosion protection, making it ideal for winches, cranes, and other marine applications. This lubricant conforms to major environmental standards, including VGP compliance and multiple OECD tests for biodegradability, aquatic toxicity, and non-bioaccumulation. It forms a protective coating that seals wire ropes and cables from moisture, preventing rust and corrosion while also reducing internal strand wear.
JAX Bio-Guard™ Wire Rope Oil provides superior lubrication and protection for marine wire ropes and cables. It is environmentally compliant with VGP and OECD standards, ensuring biodegradability and minimal environmental impact. This oil penetrates deep into wire rope strands for enhanced internal lubrication and reduced wear, while offering exceptional resistance to oxidation and corrosion in harsh marine conditions. High-performance extreme pressure and antiwear additives protect against heavy loads and constant motion, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Summary
JAX Bio-Guard™ solutions help marine operators comply with environmental regulations while keeping vessels and equipment in peak condition. Contact JAX today to learn how our EAL solutions can benefit your operations.
