Vasundhara Specialities — Authorised Castrol Industrial Partner — supplies the complete Castrol Alpha SP industrial gear oil family across South India. Alpha SP (mineral EP gear oil), Alpha BMB (mineral EP for gear-couplings + mid-load), Alphasyn EP (PAO synthetic), Alphasyn T (synthetic for high-temperature service), Alphasyn PG (PAG synthetic for worm-gear efficiency). ISO VG 100, 150, 220, 320, 460, 680 across the range. Per ISO 12925-1 Type CKD / DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP) / AGMA 9005-E02 EP specifications. For industrial gearboxes — cement mill drives, steel mill stands, paper mill drives, sugar mill gearboxes, wind turbine main gearboxes, plant reduction gear cases. Pan-South-India dispatch from Hyderabad warehouse.
Castrol Alpha SP industrial gear oil family — Alpha SP (mineral EP, ISO VG 100-680), Alpha BMB (gear-coupling/mid-load), Alphasyn EP (PAO synthetic, high-temp), Alphasyn T (very-high-temp), Alphasyn PG (PAG synthetic for worm-gears), plus Tribol 1100/800 specialty grades. Per ISO 12925-1 CKD, DIN 51517 Part 3, AGMA 9005-E02 EP. Vasundhara Specialities is the authorized Castrol industrial distributor across AP and Telangana with 48-72 hour dispatch from Hyderabad to all of South India.
Complete Castrol gear-oil coverage — mineral EP grades, synthetic PAO + PAG variants, gear-coupling specialties.
Standard mineral-base extreme-pressure industrial gear oil per ISO 12925-1 Type CKD. ISO VG 100, 150, 220, 320, 460, 680. Sulphur-phosphorus EP additive package. 4-Ball EP weld load ≥250 kg, FZG fail stage ≥12. AGMA 9005-E02 EP compliant. The default Castrol industrial gear-oil for general gearbox lubrication.
Mineral EP gear oil with optimised additive package for gear-coupling applications + mid-load reduction gearboxes. ISO VG 100, 150, 220, 320. Suitable for gear-couplings (Falk, Sier-Bath, Form-Flex equivalents) where standard gear-oil EP package may be too aggressive on coupling-tooth fatigue.
Polyalphaolefin (PAO) synthetic gear oil for high-temperature service (continuous >90°C oil temperature). ISO VG 220, 320, 460. Extended drain intervals (3-5× mineral), excellent oxidation stability. For wind turbine main gearboxes, kiln drives in tropical conditions, high-load steel mill stands.
Castrol Alphasyn T high-temperature synthetic gear oil specialised for very-high-temperature gearbox applications — operating at sustained >100°C bulk-oil temperature. ISO VG 220, 320, 460. PAO + ester base-stock blend. For glass-plant gearboxes, hot-rolling-mill stands, hot-zone process plant drives.
Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) synthetic gear oil for worm-gear applications + high-efficiency requirements. ISO VG 220, 320, 460. PAG chemistry provides 8-15% efficiency improvement in worm-gear sets — meaningful energy saving for continuous-duty plant gearboxes. NOT compatible with mineral or PAO — flush-and-fill required.
Castrol Tribol 1100 and Tribol 800 specialty industrial gear oils for very-high-load + ultra-high-temperature applications. PAO + ester chemistry. Premium pricing. For wind turbine main gearboxes (5+ MW class), high-tonnage extrusion press gearboxes, paper mill press-section drives + critical-equipment service.
Standard property values across the range. TDS / MSDS / per-batch COA available on enquiry.
| Property | Test Method | Alpha SP 220 | Alpha SP 320 | Alphasyn EP 220 | Alphasyn PG 220 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C (cSt) | ASTM D445 | 198-242 | 288-352 | 198-242 | 198-242 |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C (cSt) | ASTM D445 | ≥18 | ≥24 | ≥26 | ≥30 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | ≥95 | ≥95 | ≥150 | ≥240 |
| Flash Point (°C, COC) | ASTM D92 | ≥220 | ≥230 | ≥250 | ≥250 |
| Pour Point (°C) | ASTM D97 | ≤-9 | ≤-6 | ≤-40 | ≤-40 |
| 4-Ball Weld Load (kg, EP) | ASTM D2783 | ≥250 | ≥250 | ≥250 | ≥250 |
| FZG Failure Stage | DIN 51354 | ≥12 | ≥12 | ≥13 | ≥13 |
| Compatibility with Mineral | — | Yes | Yes | Yes (miscible) | NO (full flush) |
| Density at 15°C (g/cm³) | ASTM D1298 | 0.890 | 0.895 | 0.850 | 1.040 |
Standards compliance: ISO 12925-1 Type CKD · DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP) · AGMA 9005-E02 EP · API GL-4 / GL-5 · David Brown S1.53.101 · US Steel 224 · Cincinnati Lamb P-74 / P-77 · Flender T7300 · ANSI / AGMA 9005
Where Castrol Alpha SP gear oils ship from our Hyderabad warehouse — by industry segment + typical viscosity-grade selection.
Alpha SP 320 / 460 for kiln main drive gearboxes + VRM gear cases + ball-mill drives + crusher reduction gearboxes. Alphasyn EP 320 for tropical-Indian-summer service where bulk-oil temps exceed 90°C. Customer base across UltraTech, ACC, Ambuja, Dalmia, Shree Cement + state cement corporations.
Alpha SP 460 / 680 for hot-strip mill stand gearboxes + slab-mill main drives. Alphasyn EP 320 / 460 for high-temperature steel-mill stands + continuous casting machine drives. SAIL, RINL, Tata Steel, JSW Steel + Visakhapatnam Steel customer base.
Alphasyn EP 320 PAO synthetic + Tribol 1100 specialty grade for wind turbine main gearbox service. Critical for 20-year design-life micro-pitting protection. Major Indian wind-OEM (Suzlon, Vestas India, Inox Wind, ReGen Powertech) gearbox service + replacement-OEM aftermarket.
Alpha SP 220 EP for drying-cylinder gear cases + refiner drives. Alphasyn EP variants for energy-efficiency-focused mills. Customers across ITC PSPD, Tamil Nadu Newsprint, Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills, Khanna Paper Mills.
Alpha SP 320 / 460 for cane-roller mill girth gears + juice-mill reduction drives + centrifuge drives. Cooperative + private sugar mills across Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Telangana sugar belts. Peak demand October-March crushing season.
Alpha SP 220 for press-shop reduction gearboxes + conveyor drives + machining-line gear cases + plant general-gearbox service. Alphasyn PG (PAG) for worm-gear-set efficiency in continuous-duty mixer / agitator applications.
For maintenance heads selecting industrial gear oil — Castrol's OEM approval breadth (Flender, SEW, David Brown, Sumitomo, Falk) + technical engineering support shape gear-train reliability.
Vasundhara Specialities is the authorised Castrol Industrial distributor for South India. Genuine Castrol-branded Alpha SP gear oils with full manufacturer authorisation documentation. Cartridge / batch traceability for warranty + audit-trail.
48-72 hour dispatch from Hyderabad warehouse to Bengaluru, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Coimbatore + tier-2 / tier-3 industrial cities. Common-spec items stocked locally; specialty grades 5-7 working days from Castrol India factory.
Castrol product selection guidance, drain-interval optimisation via oil-sample analysis, cross-equivalence mapping (Castrol ↔ Mobil ↔ Shell ↔ Total ↔ Indian-OEM brands), contamination-event troubleshooting. Free for projects where Vasundhara Specialities is the supply partner.
One PO for Alpha SP gear oils + companion Castrol products (Hyspin / Alpha SP / Spheerol / Hysol / Optileb). Pairs with our CoolantCare fluid management service for end-to-end coolant + lubricant lifecycle support.
Per-batch test certificates (TDS, MSDS, COA), Castrol manufacturer authorisation letters, BIS conformance reports where applicable. Suitable for ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / pharma / food-and-beverage audit requirements.
Periodic sample analysis — viscosity, TAN/TBN, water content, particle count (ISO 4406), wear-metal spectrometry. Optimises drain intervals (typically 20-40% extension over manufacturer defaults) + catches failure modes early.
Standard packaging across the Castrol range. Bulk pricing on volumes >1,000 L.
| Pack Format | Volume | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pail (HDPE) | 20 L | Sample-and-trial orders, single-equipment top-up |
| Drum / Barrel | 210 L | Standard plant maintenance store |
| IBC Tote | 1000 L | Bulk supply, high-volume users |
| Bulk Tanker | 5,000+ L | Direct-to-tank delivery, large plants |
Visit Us: Hyderabad, Telangana | Authorised Castrol Industrial Partner serving South India | Pan-India dispatch via authorised distribution network.
Common questions from cement, steel, paper and wind-energy maintenance buyers sourcing Castrol Alpha SP through Vasundhara Specialities.
Alpha SP is the standard mineral EP gear oil per ISO 12925-1 — workhorse for general industrial gearbox service. Alpha BMB is a mineral EP variant optimised for gear-couplings + mid-load reduction gearboxes (less aggressive EP additive — better for gear-coupling tooth-fatigue scenarios). Alphasyn EP is PAO synthetic — for high-temperature service (>90°C) + extended drain interval (3-5× mineral). Alphasyn T extends to even higher temperatures (>100°C). Alphasyn PG is PAG synthetic for worm-gear efficiency applications. Choose based on operating temperature + load profile + drain-interval target.
For cement-plant kiln main drive gearboxes (typical bulk-oil temperatures 70-90°C, high shock loads from kiln load variation): Alpha SP 320 (mineral EP) is the most-specified grade. For tropical-Indian-summer operating conditions where bulk-oil temperatures consistently spike above 90°C, upgrade to Alpha SP 460 or move to Alphasyn EP 320 PAO synthetic for cooler running + extended drain intervals. Always cross-reference against the OEM (Flender, SEW, Elecon, Premium Transmission) recommendation for the specific gearbox model.
All four meet ISO 12925-1 / DIN 51517 specifications with comparable performance in normal industrial use. Castrol Alpha SP's structural advantages: (1) Strong OEM-approval breadth — Flender, SEW, David Brown, Sumitomo, Falk explicit approvals; (2) Castrol's century-long industrial brand recognition + global supply consistency; (3) Technical-support depth via the Castrol-trained Indian distribution network. For Indian-OEM gearboxes (Elecon, Premium Transmission), Castrol-approved alternatives (Veedol, Servo) may also be acceptable + cost-economic.
Yes — Alphasyn EP PAO synthetic is miscible with mineral Alpha SP for top-up purposes, with reduced performance benefit during the transition. Top-up volumes <20% of system capacity rarely cause issues. For full performance benefit of synthetic chemistry (drain interval extension, oxidation stability), full system flush + change is recommended when transitioning. Alphasyn PG (PAG) is NOT miscible with mineral or PAO — separate flush-and-fill required.
Well-maintained industrial gearboxes with proper filtration (10-micron return-line filters) and bulk-oil temperature below 80°C: 6,000-12,000 hours service life on Alpha SP 220 EP. Alphasyn EP 220 PAO synthetic extends to 15,000-30,000 hours. Sample analysis (TAN/TBN, viscosity, water, particle count, wear metals) typically extends drain intervals 20-40% over manufacturer defaults. Vasundhara Specialities supports oil-condition monitoring as part of the supply relationship.
Yes. Alpha SP standard EP grades meet AGMA 9005-E02 EP, David Brown S1.53.101 (S-series industrial gear oil specification), US Steel 224, Cincinnati Lamb P-74/P-77/P-78/P-79, Flender T7300 industrial gear oil specification, and ANSI/AGMA 9005 standard. Per-batch test certificates can be cross-referenced against any specific OEM's gear-oil approval matrix on enquiry. Castrol's OEM approval coverage is among the broadest in the industrial gear-oil category.
Yes. While Vasundhara Specialities itself is a private entity, our sister concern Vasundhara Performance Solutions is GeM-registered for the categories where PSU procurement is relevant. For PSU buyers requiring Castrol Alpha SP under GeM rate-contract supply, the procurement is structured through the appropriate Vasundhara Group entity per the buyer's compliance requirements. Documentation pack includes manufacturer authorisation from Castrol India + Vasundhara Group corporate compliance documents.
Yes. Vasundhara Specialities Pvt Ltd is the authorised Castrol Industrial distributor for Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and South India. Genuine Castrol Alpha SP + Alphasyn products with full manufacturer authorisation documentation provided on enquiry. For our complete Castrol portfolio, see our Castrol catalogue.
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