SpectraSyn Elite™ metallocene polyalphaolefin base

[OVERKILL]

SpectraSyn Elite mPAO

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Available in 150 cSt and 65 cSt at 100°C, SpectraSyn Elite™ metallocene polyalphaolefin (mPAO) base stock is a high-performance, high-viscosity (Hi Vis) polyalphaolefin (PAO).

SpectraSyn Elite mPAO base stock uses metallocene catalyst technology to deliver a unique molecular structure that provides performance advantages in lubricants not currently available from conventional Hi Vis PAO, including improved:

Shear stability for durability
Viscosity index (VI) for low and high- temperature performance
Low-temperature performance for increased flow in cold environments
The properties of SpectraSyn Elite mPAO base stock provide formulators the flexibility to develop finished lubricants optimized for all their lubrication challenges. SpectraSyn Elite mPAO base stocks are particularly well suited for industrial oils requiring high stability under severe operating conditions. They can be used in combination with lower-viscosity fluids (PAO, mineral oils) to achieve a wide range of industrial and automotive lubricants and greases.

Introduced in 2012, SpectraSyn Elite 65 mPAO is the industry’s first 65 cSt mPAO grade. This latest addition to the SpectraSyn Elite™ family provides formulators with greater versatility to formulate a wide range of lubricants.


XOM has released a new high-vis PAO base. Interested to see what the applications for this would be.

 

[SaturnIonVue]

It would be nice to think that maybe we could have an uncompromised synthetic oil that was PAO based and marketed that way...without the guessing and reading weasel language about "contains PAO." On second thought, XOM is the master of weasel language, so maybe we won't see that.

 

[CATERHAM]

As heavy as it is one thing it won't be used in is motor oil. High temperature greases seems the likely application.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
As heavy as it is one thing it won't be used in is motor oil. High temperature greases seems the likely application.


Was thinking the same thing. Though I'm sure it could be used to "dose" the light vis base oils to bring the vis up. Perhaps a touch of it in their 50-weights?

 

[Solarent]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
As heavy as it is one thing it won't be used in is motor oil. High temperature greases seems the likely application.


Was thinking the same thing. Though I'm sure it could be used to "dose" the light vis base oils to bring the vis up. Perhaps a touch of it in their 50-weights?


I doubt it. They use the straight SpectraSyn 100 for that kind of thing.... I think CATERHAM is right on this one High Temperature Grease and maybe Turbine oils is the only place I could see this one getting a lot of use.

 

[OVERKILL]

I thought turbine oils were light vis?

 

[Solarent]

The finished oil is; but they usually contain 2%-10% heavier PAO to reach the desired finished viscosity. Turbine Oils are a bit tricky all across the board though. Getting the formulas right has presented issues all across the industry.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Solarent
The finished oil is; but they usually contain 2%-10% heavier PAO to reach the desired finished viscosity. Turbine Oils are a bit tricky all across the board though. Getting the formulas right has presented issues all across the industry.


Gotcha. And that's what I was thinking regarding the higher vis PCMO's, but I guess I'm wrong there. And I'm cool with that

 

[Solarent]

I wouldn't say you are wrong, because that's exactly what they do to get the higher vis oils. Just not with this specific one because it's too high to be of any use when SpectraSyn 100 will do the job.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Solarent
I wouldn't say you are wrong, because that's exactly what they do to get the higher vis oils. Just not with this specific one because it's too high to be of any use when SpectraSyn 100 will do the job.


Makes sense. Thank you for the clarification

 

[Tom NJ]

Originally Posted By: Solarent
I wouldn't say you are wrong, because that's exactly what they do to get the higher vis oils. Just not with this specific one because it's too high to be of any use when SpectraSyn 100 will do the job.


SpectraSyn Elite 65 mPAO is thinner than SpectraSyn 100 (65 cSt vs 100 cSt). XOM has historically used 150 cSt PAO in their formulations, so the 65 cSt can certainly be used in motor oils.

Tom NJ

 

[Solarent]

Good point Tom! I was mostly thinking in terms of the new 150 cSt. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[LineArrayNut]

I'd like to try a bit as a summer spike. Would a qt be enough to make a difference?

 

[LineArrayNut]

I've got a gallon of 65, guess I'll use a pint or so each summer...

 

[dailydriver]

XOM will sell their base stocks to the public in small quantities?!?

 

[LineArrayNut]

No, I asked for a sample.

 

[LineArrayNut]

Would y'all think I could use this as a top off for regular diff lube If I didn't have enough for each pumpkin? like a gallon split front and rear of http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IG7PMM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 and the top off for each the 65 cst I've got?