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the marine environment challenges your equipment chevron marine products help you meet the challenge With one of the largest distribution networks in the industry, Chevron has the infrastructure to deliver the marine products and services you need. From our global operational reach to the depth of our experienced personnel, we stand for one thing above all else reliability. 2 Taro Cylinder Lubricants
chevron marine cylinder lubricants range: your first defense against cold corrosion A challenging operating environment demands cost-effective ways to optimize engine performance. Steps taken to lower operational costs include slow steaming and increasing the propeller diameter and design. Vessels operating at a lower RPM are vulnerable to an increased tendency for cold corrosion to develop inside the cylinder, which is even more evident in the latest super-long-stroke design engines. Taro cylinder oils, combined with DOT.FAST drip oil analysis, can significantly reduce or prevent against the effects of cold corrosion. protect your engine and adapt to fast-changing vessel requirements Balancing cylinder lubrication Alkalinity Acid Influenced by: Base number of oil Oil feed-rate Influenced by: Engine load Sulphur content of fuel Excessive deposits Minimal deposits Controlled corrosion Excessive corrosion Benefits of Taro cylinder oils Optimize cylinder feed rates by adjusting the BN Lubricants ranging from 25 to 140 BN Lubricate your engine cylinders at high temperatures Neutralize acids that create corrosion Maintain engine cleanliness Take preventative measures against corrosion to save on costs Taro Cylinder Lubricants 3
high performance cylinder oils 140 BN Base Number (BN) Taro Special HT LS 40 SAE 50, 40 BN Taro Special HT 55 SAE 50, 55 BN Taro Special HT LF SAE 50, 25 BN 10 BN LOW Fuel Taro Cylinder Lubricants* Taro Grade Taro Special HT LF Taro Special HT LS 40 Taro Special HT 55 Description 25 BN SAE 50 cylinder oil for large cross-head diesel engines operating on LSF, LNG, LPG, ethane ethanol or methanol fuel 40 BN SAE 50 cylinder oil for engines operating on LSFO and distillate fuel 55 BN SAE 50 cylinder oil for a wide range of fuels, ideal for older vessels designed for single BN cylinder lubricants Base No. (BN) 25 40 55 ISO Viscosity Grade 50 50 50 Density 15 C kg/l 0.90 0.92 0.92 at 100 C 19.5 21.0 20.0 OEM Approved Wärtsilä Mitsubishi (J-ENG / Kobe Diesel) MAN Diesel and Turbo * Always use Taro products in line with OEM guidelines. 4 Taro Cylinder Lubricants
for today and tomorrow Taro Special HT 70 SAE 50, 70 BN Taro Special HT 100 SAE 50, 100 BN Taro Special HT Ultra SAE 60, 140 BN Sulphur HIGH Taro Special HT 70 Taro Special HT 100 Taro Special HT Ultra 70 BN SAE 50 cylinder oil, the optimal choice for the majority of slow speed vessels operating today 100 BN SAE 50 cylinder oil optimized to combat cold corrosion in two-stroke engines 140 BN SAE 60 cylinder oil optimized to combat cold corrosion and lower feed rates in two-stroke engines 70 100 140 50 50 60 0.93 0.94 0.98 20.0 Six cylinder lubricants for every need From our low 25 BN Taro Special HT LF to the new ultra high 140 BN Taro Special HT Ultra, we provide solutions for all operating environments. Flexibility and reliability A range of products for today s fleets that allow customers to optimize feed rates while offering outstanding protection. Taro Cylinder Lubricants 5
chevron marine is on your team Chevron s DOT.FAST Service makes it possible to monitor, both onboard and onshore, the total amount of adhesive, abrasive and corrosive wear. MAN Diesel and Turbo Measuring the total iron content of piston underside drain oil with Chevron s DOT.FAST Service provides very valuable feedback of the piston running conditions in each cylinder, and allows operators to optimize cylinder oil feed rates for a specific set of operating conditions. Wärtsilä Switzerland 6 Taro Cylinder Lubricants
optimize your engine, FAST Predictive measures and analysis play a vital role in the maintenance of vessel equipment. The FAST range of services enable operators and engineers to quickly diagnose the condition of their engine and protect crucial equipment before it results in costly downtime. DOT.FAST Drip Oil Analyzer Delivers onboard results with laboratory accuracy. Easy to use and innovative, the testing is supported by onshore analysis reviewed by experts. FAST Provides comprehensive fluid analysis at our advanced global laboratories where the focus is on what you need most reliability. FAST OnBoard A portable and user-friendly digital laboratory providing easy to interpret results, measuring viscosity, water and base number (BN). XLI Portable Refractometer A simple and easy to use onboard device to read the concentration of Chevron s XLI Cooling Water Treatment in fluid samples. ISO 17025 Certified Laboratories Chevron s laboratories are some of the best equipped in the marine industry. With facilities in China and Belgium where in the latter our marine technical support and R&D is also located we deliver reliable, expert support wherever you are in the world. Our global marine team is on call to accurately diagnose the condition of your equipment FAST! Taro Cylinder Lubricants 7
For more information, please contact any Chevron Marine Lubricants sales office: Germany Chevron Products Germany Inc. Jungfernstieg 49 20354 Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 40 349 710 00 Email: cmlgermany@chevron.com Singapore Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. Chevron House 30 Raffles Place #21-01 Singapore 048622 Tel: +65 6318 1000 Email: cmlsingapore@chevron.com Greece Chevron Marine Products Hellas S.A. 70, Filonos Street 185 35 Piraeus Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 9473000 Email: cmlmed@chevron.com United Kingdom Chevron Products UK Limited 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf London E14 4HA United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7719 3384 Email: cmlukl@chevron.com Hong Kong Chevron Hong Kong Ltd. 15/F., Tower B Manulife Financial Centre 223-231 Wai Yip Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2802 8338 Email: cmlhkl@chevron.com United States Chevron Marine Products LLC 9401 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40222, USA Tel. Order Desk: +1 800 283 9582 Tel. (outside USA): +1 502 420 7051 Email: cmlusl@chevron.com Or visit our website: www.chevronmarineproducts.com Always confirm that the product selected is consistent with the original equipment manufacturer s recommendation for the equipment operating conditions and customer s maintenance practices. 2017 Chevron Marine Products LLC. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Chevron Intellectual Property LLC or their respective owners. IDU179667 07/17 R-338 (0717)