Glytex HFC 46
High performance fire resistant hydraulic fluid

Glytex HFC 46 is a high performance fire resistant hydraulic fluid of type ISO 6743/4; L-HFC 46, with a water-glycol formulation, designed to meet 7th Luxembourg Report standards.
Glytex HFC 46 is recommended for many hydraulic systems operating in close proximity to hot surfaces or flames and where a fire hazard exists in the event of leaks of pressurised hydraulic fluid.
- Mines
- tilting devices
- elevator chariots
- Steel Industry
- hydraulic systems in continuous casting
- hydraulic systems in gates and tilting ovens
- casting under pressure
- Forging
- hydraulic systems in oven doors
- hydraulic systems in tilting devices
- forging presses
Glytex HFC 46 also has several applications in marine hydraulic systems as well as welding robots
- Formulated with high level water content, designed to offer flame resistance, safety and reliability
- High level water content helps maintain effectiveness where evaporation is an issue or leakage occurs in high temperature operations
- Offers unique anti-corrosion properties towards metals commonly used in circuits as well as iron, copper, aluminium and many alloys
- Helps protect against lacquer and muddy deposit formation, promoting trouble-free distributor, filter and servo valve operation
- Promotes reliable filterability and deaeration in highly sophisticated equipment with fine filtration down to three micrometers
- Glytex HFC 46 is approved according to 7th Luxembourg Report: Requirements and tests of fire resistant hydraulic fluids for hydraulic load transmission and control in mining
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