Cart
POPULAR CATEGORY
| SERVICE | DELIVERY PRICE | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | £49.99 | 7 to 10 working days |
| SERVICE | DELIVERY PRICE | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | £75.00 | 7 to 10 working days |
| SERVICE | DELIVERY PRICE | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | FREE | 3 to 5 working days |
| SERVICE | DELIVERY PRICE | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | £24.95 | 5 to 7 working days |
| SERVICE | DELIVERY PRICE | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | £4.95 | 7 to 10 working days |
Product Number: PRD00001341
Castrol Alpha SP 68 is a mineral-oil-based industrial extreme-pressure (EP) gear lubricant in the Castrol Alpha SP range. The product is formulated for enclosed industrial gear units, providing wear protection, oxidation stability, and protection against corrosion and micropitting.
The ISO VG 68 viscosity grade is positioned for lighter-duty industrial gearboxes operating at higher speeds — including some hydraulic-and-gear shared sumps, small enclosed gear units and high-speed gear drives where the heavier industrial gear oil grades would generate excess churning resistance.
Approvals and performance levels are positioned within the DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP) industrial EP gear oil specification.
Castrol Alpha SP 68 is also available in a 208-litre drum (145B18) for workshop bulk supply.
The 20-litre pack format is suited to single-machine top-up and small workshop service. Store sealed in the original packaging, in a clean, dry area away from extremes of temperature, to preserve product performance over its shelf life.
The Castrol Alpha™ SP gear oil range of high quality lubricants are based upon highly refined mineral oil, enhanced with an extreme pressure additive technology providing good thermal stability and high load carrying capacity. The extreme pressure additive system not only provides high load carrying capacity, but was designed to provide microscopic wear protection. Microscopic wear protection, also known as micropitting protection, is critical in preventing destructive wear at the micro level therefore extending gear life and meeting the evolving demands of smaller and higher output gear boxes. Application The Alpha SP range is recommended for the lubrication of industrial gear boxes using forced circulation or splash and oil bath lubrication. They may be used for the lubrication of spur and helical gears and in some lightly loaded worm type gear applications. They have very good viscosity characteristics to ensure starting torques are not excessively high in cold operating conditions. The additives are compatible with the ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in industrial gear units. The Alpha SP range is compatible with the most common types of seal materials.
About PartsForMachines:PartsForMachines is a premier e-commerce platform, founded in 2019 in Warwickshire, UK, specializing in aftermarket parts and services for construction, agriculture, and industrial machinery. We offer an extensive catalog of over 500,000 products. Standard delivery: 1–3 working days within UK mainland. We are proud to be an authorised distributor, giving customers extra confidence when purchasing genuine products from us. In addition, we provide a 30-day return policy for eligible items.
| AGMA No. | 2EP |
|---|---|
| ISO Viscosity Grade | 68 |
| Density @ 15°C / 59°F | 880 kg/m³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C / 104°F | 68 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C / 212°F | 8.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | >95 |
| Pour Point | -21/-6 °C/°F |
| Flash Point - open cup method | 215/ 420 °C/°F |
| Foam Sequence I - tendency / stability | 10/0 ml/ml |
| Copper corrosion (3 hrs@100°C/212°F) | 1b |
| Rust test - synthetic seawater (24 hrs) | Pass |
| "Timken OK Load test" | 39/85 kg/lb |
| Engine Parts | Product Number | Product Name | Recommended Units | Product Price |
|---|
castrol-alpha-sp-68-20-litre.pdf
|
Open Now |
Standard Delivery: UK Mainland Free
Delivery Estimate: 3 to 5 working days
Save Extra With 1 Offer
Compare With Similar Items
Compare with Similar products
|
Shell 550041630 Omala S2 GX 68, Gear Oil - 20 Litre
£164.08
£160.86
2% OFF
Free delivery in UK Mainland
|
Shell 550041640 Omala S2 GX 100, Gear Oil - 20 Litre
£156.86
£153.78
2% OFF
Free delivery in UK Mainland
|
Shell 550041577 Omala S2 GX 150, Gear Oil - 20 Litre
£164.08
£160.86
2% OFF
Free delivery in UK Mainland
|
Shell 550041650 Omala S2 GX 220, Gear Oil - 20 Litre
£125.55
£123.09
2% OFF
Free delivery in UK Mainland
|
Q8 Advance Gear Oil, Goya 100, 20 Litre - PRD00003253
£117.19
£114.89
2% OFF
Free delivery in UK Mainland
|
||||||||||
| Technical Specification | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCT NUMBER | PRD00004208 | PRD00004211 | PRD00004202 | PRD00004212 | PRD00003254 | PRD00003437 | PRD00003253 | PRD00003441 | PRD00003439 | PRD00003444 | PRD00003443 | PRD00003448 | PRD00003449 | PRD00001332 | PRD00002605 |
| Density, 15°C | 0.885 | 0.891 | 0.892 | 0.899 | 0.883 | 0.883 | 0.886 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.895 | 0.895 | 0.897 | 0.898 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Flash Point (COC) | 230 | 230 | 245 | 240 | 230 | 230 | 236 | 240 | 240 | 246 | 246 | 248 | 250 | 225 | 226 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @40°C | 68 | 100 | 150 | 220 | 68 | 68 | 100 | 150 | 150 | 220 | 220 | 320 | 460 | 460 | 320 |
| Pour Point | -27 | -24 | -24 | -18 | -30 | -30 | -30 | -27 | -27 | -21 | -21 | -18 | -15 | -9 | -9 |
| Colour | L 1.5 | L 1.5 | L 2.0 | L 2.0 | L 2.0 | L 2.5 | L 2.5 | L 2.5 | L 2.5 | ||||||
| SAE | 68 | 68 | 100 | 150 | 150 | 220 | 220 | 320 | 460 | 460 | 320 | ||||
| Volume | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 208 | 20 | 20 | 208 | 20 | 208 | 20 | 208 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Viscosity Index | 100 | 99 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 |
| Oil Type | Fully Synthetic | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil | |||
| Show More | |||||||||||||||
A. Castrol Alpha SP 68 is for enclosed industrial gear units operating at higher speeds — including small enclosed gear units, some hydraulic-and-gear shared sumps and high-speed gear drives where the heavier industrial gear oil grades would generate excess churning resistance.
A. Castrol Alpha SP 68 is ISO VG 68 — the lighter industrial gear oil viscosity for higher-speed and smaller industrial gear units.
A. Castrol Alpha SP 68 is positioned within the DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP) industrial EP gear oil specification.
A. CLP is the DIN 51517 Part 3 designation for industrial EP gear oils: C — circulation lubricant; L — with anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation additives; P — with extreme-pressure additives.
A. Both are Castrol Alpha SP industrial EP gear oils in the same range and meeting DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP). They differ only in viscosity grade: Alpha SP 68 (this product) is ISO VG 68 for lighter-duty higher-speed gear units; Alpha SP 220 is ISO VG 220 for general-service industrial gearboxes.
A. API and ACEA are the universal lubricant performance standards every reputable oil meets. They are your baseline check — match the code your handbook specifies (e.g., API CI-4 or ACEA E7 for heavy-duty diesel) and the oil is technically suitable for your machine. Every oil on our site lists its API and ACEA classifications.
A. An OEM Specification is the lubricant requirement set by a vehicle or equipment manufacturer (e.g., MB 228.3, VW 504.00). When an oil lists the code, the oil manufacturer has developed and tested it to meet the criteria the equipment manufacturer requires. Match the code in your handbook and you have a lubricant engineered for your machine.
A. An OEM Approval means the oil has been formally tested and signed off by the equipment manufacturer and listed on their official approved-products register (e.g., MB-Approval 228.3). An Approval confirms the oil is recognised by the equipment manufacturer for service use in their machines.
By sharing your email, you agree to our privacy policy & terms of service
Question about this product? Click here
