ADVANCED

HYDRAULIC OIL
THE 4,000-HOUR HITACHI GENUINE HYDRAULIC OIL SUPER EX 46HN

A hydraulic oil so advanced

it improves performance,
provides increased protection,
and lowers costs.
GENUINE HITACHI HYDRAULIC OIL
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, FORMULATION

Hydro-cracked base + zinc-free additives = 4,000-hour superior performance = money saved!

HITACHI QUALITY: HITACHI PERFORMANCE:

> Warranty approved service life of 4,000 hours*. > Outperforms conventional hydraulic oils in
every significant standard (see following data).
> The result of thousands of hours of laboratory
and field-testing. > Provides more performance and protection
than most synthetics.
> Factory-filled in all Hitachi machines.
> 4,000-hour interval can lower your annual
> Fully compatible with all Hitachi materials
hydraulic oil expenditures.
and components (seals, hoses, pumps, etc.).
> Supported by Hitachi and the manufacturer’s
service engineers.

* The 4,000-hour service interval is “automatic” for all 80–60-metric-

ton machines as long as Hitachi oil is used 100%. For models
prior to the -5s and machines larger than 60-metric tons, the 4,000-
hour interval may be reached with used oil analysis and 100% use
of Hitachi oil.
CONVENTIONAL HYDRO-CRACKED
PROCESS OIL BASE OIL

HITACHI FORMULATION:
> Manufactured in the United States specifically
for Hitachi.
> Uses an advanced refining technology that
produces a premium hydro-cracked base oil.
> Zinc-free formulation provides superior
sludge control.
> Protects your equipment from wear.
> Superior low-temperature performance.
> Better fuel efficiency.
> Decreases operating temperatures.
> Environmentally friendly.
GETTING TO 4,000 HOURS
OXIDATION INHIBITION AND THE HYDRO-CRACKED BASE OIL

PROBLEM:
Oxidation. The chemical and physical breakdown
of your lubricant increases its viscosity and causes
problems like less fuel efficiency, pump noise/cavitation,
sludge and varnish generation, and most importantly,
decreased lubrication.
CAUSE:
The combination of high temperatures and pressures,
air, and the hydrocarbons in your oil leads to a very
reactive mixture. Oxidation raises an oil’s viscosity,
causing an increase in friction. Greater friction increases
operating temperatures, which increases the rate of
oxidation. The resulting chain reaction causes your oil
to break down.

SOLUTION: Oxidation-Resistant Hitachi Genuine Hydraulic Oil Super EX 46HN

Test: Circulating
HITACHI Brand Brand HITACHI Brand Brand HITACHI Brand Brand pump test, 80°C, pump
46HN “A” “B” 46HN “A” “B” 46HN “A” “B”
pressure: 350 kg/cm2.
OIL AT START OIL AFTER 200 TEST HOURS OIL AFTER 500 TEST HOURS

Leading hydraulic oils were tested side-by-side in a severe pump test to learn how well they withstood high pressures, high
temperatures, and the resulting oxidation. Used oil samples were taken at 200 and 500 hours and compared to an oil sample
at the start of the test. Hitachi 46HN samples show much less color change, indicating much less oxidation.

BENEFITS:
Oxidation Test: Hitachi 46HN vs. Conventional Hydraulic Oils
> Pure, hydro-cracked base oil resists 700
oxidation.
600
> Maintains viscosity within specifications 500
at extreme temperatures.
Oxidation

400
> Reduces operating temperatures.
300
> Extends the lubricant’s service life. 200
> Reduces varnish and carbon deposits. 100

> Improves fuel efficiency. 0

Hitachi Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand
46HN A B C D E

Test: Millipore filter test performed on oil sample taken from Indian Stirring
Oxidation Test (ISOT). ISOT: 165.5°C, 1,300 rpm, with Fe/Cu catalyst. Millipore
filter: mg contaminant/100-ml solvent from a 0.8-micron filter.
REDUCING CONTAMINATION
SLUDGE GENERATION: THE PROBLEM WITH ZINC

PROBLEM:
The accumulation of viscous deposits can plug valves
and filters, reduce actuator response, increase pump
abrasion, and shorten oil’s useful service life.
CAUSE:
Zinc is widely used in hydraulic oils as part of a com-
pound that reduces metal wear. During operation, zinc
can separate from this compound and combine with
other elements in the oil (mainly sulfur). The result is
a viscous, sludge-like product that is difficult to remove
from your system. Even hydro-cracked oils with zinc
experience this problem.

SOLUTION: Zinc-Free Hitachi Genuine Hydraulic Oil Super EX 46HN

AFTER 48 AFTER 96
TEST HOURS TEST HOURS

Zinc-free Hitachi 46HN was tested against

ZINC-FREE HITACHI 46HN a hydro-cracked zinc oil in a severe oxidation
HYDRAULIC OIL test. After 48 and 96 test hours, used oil
samples were forced through a paper filter
to examine sludge build-up.

HYDRO-CRACKED ZINC
HYDRAULIC OIL Test: Pictures of millipore filter after used oil samples
taken from ISOT at 165.5°C, 1,300 rpm were forced
through them.

BENEFITS:
> Reduced sludge generation.
> Improved filter and component life.
> Improved equipment response.
> Reduced varnish.
> Better fuel efficiency.
ZINC-FREE HITACHI 46HN HYDRAULIC OIL

The differences in sludge generation can be seen

in the hydraulic equipment itself. Pictured below
are hydraulic tanks run under identical conditions
and time. One tank contained the zinc-free Hitachi
46HN and the other a zinc hydraulic oil.

Test: 1,000 hours at

80°C and 20.59 MPa.
CONVENTIONAL ZINC HYDRAULIC OIL
PROTECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT
THE REDUCTION OF METAL WEAR

PROBLEM:
One of hydraulic oil’s primary functions is to coat metal
surfaces with a protective film — eliminating metal-
to-metal contact and reducing wear. Metal wear can
shorten the life of your equipment and cost you money.
CAUSE:
Metal wear is caused by metal-to-metal contact
and/or generation of corrosive acids in your system.
The metal particles collide with components as they
travel through the system.

SOLUTION: Anti-Wear, Anti-Acidic Hitachi Genuine Hydraulic Oil Super EX 46HN

BENEFITS: Metal-Wear Test: Hitachi 46HN vs. The Rest

> Extends the life of your equipment by 0.6
dramatically reducing metal wear. 0.5
Wear Results

0.4
> Molecularly binds to exposed metal
surfaces, preventing metal-to-metal 0.3
contact, even at extreme pressures. 0.2
0.1
> Prevents the generation of acids that 0
can corrode your equipment. Hitachi Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand
46HN A B C D E
> Neutralizes acids. Shell 4 Ball Wear Test, 1,200 rpm, 30 kg, 30 min, wear measured in mm.

Acidity Test: Hitachi 46 HN vs. The Rest

2.5
Acid Generation

2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Hitachi Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand
46HN A B C D E
TAN on samples after ISOT, 165.5°C, 48 hours.
INCREASING EFFICIENCY
THE BENEFITS OF VISCOSITY RETENTION

PROBLEM:
Maintaining a consistent viscosity at different temper-
atures is vital for proper lubrication and equipment
protection. The ability of lubricating oil to flow readily
at cold temperatures and still provide protection at
warmer temperatures is known as its viscosity index.
The higher the viscosity index, the more likely an oil
will remain within the appropriate viscosity range at
various temperatures.
CAUSE:
Viscosity is influenced by temperature. At colder
temperatures, long-chain hydrocarbons in the oil bunch
up — raising oil’s viscosity and preventing adequate
flow. At higher temperatures, these hydrocarbons speed
up and separate, causing the oil to thin.

SOLUTION: High-Viscosity Index Hitachi Genuine Hydraulic Oil Super EX 46HN

BENEFITS: Viscosity Index: Hitachi 46HN

Viscosity Index: Hitachi 46HN
> Superior extreme-temperature vs. Conventional Hydraulic Oils vs. Conventional Hydraulic Oils
performance. Hitachi Conventional
130 46HN Hydraulic Oil
0
Viscosity Index

125

Viscosity Index
> Permits long hours of continuous
equipment operation. 120 -10
115
-20
> Reduced “warm-up” time. 110
105 -30
> Increased fuel efficiency. 100 -40
Hitachi Conventional
46HN Hydraulic Oil -50

HITACHI GENUINE HYDRAULIC OIL SUPER EX 46HN TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Test Method Unit ASTM# Typical Value
ASTM Color — D-1500 L0.5
Density @ 15°C cm3 D-1298 0.8599
Flash Point C D-92 238
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C cSt D-445 47.54
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C cSt D-445 7.58
Viscosity Index — D-2270 125
Pour Point C D-97 –42.5
Total Acid Number mgKOH/g D-974 0.04
Total Base Number mgKOH/g D-4739 0.14
Aniline Point C D-611 120
Foaming Sequence I ml D-892 10>–0
Rust Prevention — D-665 —
Method A — — No Rust
Method B — — No Rust
Copper Corrosion — D-130 1 (1B)