How to select WHITMORE enclosed gear oil for mining gearboxes — Paragon, Paragon Gold, Paragon Syn Blend, Decathlon Extreme, Decathlon F, and Multiplus — is the focus of this episode. Six products, three base chemistries, one goal: keep heavily loaded mining and mineral-processing gearboxes running longer between shutdowns. Browse the full lineup at https://www.pe-energy.com/manufacturers/whitmore/lubricants/gear-oils/

Paragon Heavy Duty is your baseline for surface mining shock-load service. Ten viscosity grades from ISO 68 (AGMA 2EP) to ISO 1500 (AGMA 9EP), all meeting DIN 51517-3. Four Ball EP Weld Point hits 500 kg (ASTM D-2783), Timken OK Load reaches 60–70 lb, and wear scar width holds at 0.40 mm across every grade. Flash point minimum is 400°F; the ISO 1500 grade bumps to 425°F. FZG Stage 12+ on IS ...