Energy Spring NS GEN 312 / 412
Trunk Piston Engine Oil
SAE 30/40 BN 12
NS GEN 312 and NS GEN 412 are medium-alkaline trunk piston engine oils for medium- and high-speed four-stroke diesel engines running on distillate fuels. A BN 12 detergent-dispersant system neutralises the acids formed when burning marine gas oil and marine diesel oil, while controlling piston deposits, ring-belt lacquer and crankcase sludge. Highly refined base oils provide strong thermal and oxidation stability together with rapid water separation, so the charge resists viscosity increase and purifies cleanly over long service periods.
Recommended for the crankcase lubrication of medium- and high-speed four-stroke trunk piston diesel engines in marine propulsion, auxiliary and stationary power service, running on MGO, MDO and other distillate fuels up to 1.0% sulphur. Also suitable for reduction gears, bearings and stern tubes where an SAE 30 or SAE 40 oil is specified. NS GEN 312 covers engines calling for SAE 30, NS GEN 412 for SAE 40.
API CF
Everllence (MAN ES)
MaK (Caterpillar)
WARTSILA
Yanmar
Acid Neutralization
A BN 12 alkaline reserve neutralises acids formed by distillate fuel combustion, protecting liners, rings and bearings from corrosive wear.
Piston Cleanliness
Balanced detergency controls deposits on piston crowns, ring grooves and under-crown areas, helping extend periods between overhauls.
Sludge Control
Strong dispersancy suspends soot and oxidation products, keeping crankcases, cam boxes and oil filters clean.
Water Separation
Rapid demulsibility lets the purifier remove water and insolubles, protecting the charge after an ingress.
Oxidation Stability
Highly refined base oils resist thermal degradation and control viscosity increase in service.
Load Carrying Capacity
Extreme-pressure performance extends use to reduction gears, bearings and stern tubes.
Characteristics
| PROPERTY | TEST METHOD | NS GEN 312 | NS GEN 412 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE Viscosity Grade | SAE J300 | 30 | 40 |
| Density at 15°C, g/cm³ | ASTM D4052 | 0.893 | 0.895 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt | ASTM D445 | 105 | 138 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt | ASTM D445 | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | 100 | 98 |
| Flash Point (COC), °C | ASTM D92 | 240 | 245 |
| Pour Point, °C | ASTM D97 | -18 | -18 |
| Base Number, mgKOH/g | ASTM D2896 | 12 | 12 |