Hydrox 8EP
Approved by leading thruster manufacturers. For details of specific approvals and guidance on use, please contact us.

Gear Lubrication Performance
Provides a very high standard of gear lubrication even when HYDROX 8EP is contaminated with water.

Widely Used
HYDROX 8EP has been successfully used in a variety of thruster types for extended periods of time. Vessels using HYDROX 8EP include :-

• Bulk Carriers
• Standby Vessels
• Off Shore Supply Ships
• Semi-submersible Oil Rigs

Case History
Thruster:
Nakashima Stone Vickers TC-145N
Problem:
Water ingress started to occur in March
Solution:
HYDROX 8EP introduced in June
Result:
15 months later the vessel was dry docked and the thruster unit dismantled. On inspection all gears, shafts, bearings and other metal parts were found to be in good condition.

Customer Comment
" We therefore hereby conclude that the effectiveness of using HYDROX 8EP has been proven "

Performance acknowledged by classification societies HYDROX 8EP is certified under Lloyds Product Verification Scheme HYDROX 8EP is certified under the ABS Type Approval Scheme. HYDROX 8EP is certified under the Bureau Veritas Type Approval Scheme.