After comprehensive testing, MAN Diesel said it had given general approval for the use of Vickers Oils bio-oils with its controlled pitch propellers. Accordingly, Vickers biodegradable and non-toxic oils are now accepted by MAN Diesel for use within complete oil systems in the VB and VBS propeller range. As such, Vickers bio-oils can be used both for the general gravity lubrication of sterntube bearings, and the lubrication of propeller hubs' moving internal parts. Jens Ring-Nielsen, senior manager for MAN Diesel Propellers, Gears & Aft-Ship Systems, said: "We are very pleased with the test results experienced with Vickers bio-oils. Today, we are the first company able to offer our customers the opportunity of using environmentally-friendly, biodegradable oils in their CP-propeller systems".
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