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STRATA X3
Transformer Oil.

Type II naphthenic mineral oil for utilities, substations and transformer service providers. Drums and totes ship same day from Jackson, MS. Tanker loads can arrive in as little as 4 days.

Stacks of STRATA X3 transformer oil totes in the Bear Power Solutions warehouse
STRATA X3 totes in our Jackson, MS warehouse
4daysTanker delivery, as little as
275galTotes in stock
55galDrums in stock
D3487ASTM Type II
// Packaging & delivery

Drum to
Tanker.

Order what the job needs. Drums and totes have no minimum order. Pick up in Jackson, or we ship by hotshot or LTL freight.

  • 01 / Drums

    Drums

    55 gal

    In stock and ready to ship the same day. No minimum order.

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  • 02 / Totes

    Totes

    275 gal IBC

    Kept in stock and ready to ship the same day. Pickup, hotshot or LTL freight. No minimum order.

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  • 03 / Tanker trucks

    Tanker Trucks

    3,000 gal minimum

    Tanker loads can be delivered in as little as 4 days after you order.

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  • 04 / Tanker cars

    Tanker Cars

    Bulk fills

    Call 601-912-3512 or send the quote form for tanker car deliveries.

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// Why STRATA X3

Built for the
Power Industry.

A 275-gallon IBC tote of STRATA X3 transformer oil
275-gallon STRATA X3 tote
  • 01
    Fast, flexible delivery

    Drums, totes or full tanker loads, including weekend and outage-window scheduling.

  • 02
    Utility-grade electrical performance

    High dielectric strength, low moisture content and non-corrosive sulfur for dependable insulation.

  • 03
    Oxidation stability

    Low sludge formation, a strong inhibitor package and long service life.

  • 04
    Clean, consistent supply

    New oil, sourced, refined and blended in the USA. PCB-free and never reclaimed or reprocessed.

  • 05
    Pricing at any volume

    From a single drum to full tanker programs.

Reliable oil. Fast logistics. No downtime compromises.

// Typical properties

By the
Numbers.

STRATA X3 meets ASTM D3487 for mineral insulating oil used in electrical apparatus. Full test data is in the TDS.

STRATA X3 · typical values
PropertyASTMLimitTypical
Dielectric breakdown, disk electrodesD877≥ 30 kV40 kV
Dielectric breakdown, 2.03 mm gapD1816≥ 35 kV60 kV
Impulse breakdown, 25.4 mm gapD3300≥ 145 kV300 kV
Water contentD1533≤ 35 ppm12 ppm
Power factor at 25°CD924≤ 0.050%0.006%
Power factor at 100°CD924≤ 0.30%0.07%
Interfacial tensionD971≥ 40 dynes/cm51 dynes/cm
Oxidation inhibitor contentD2668≤ 0.30% (m)0.28% (m)
Oxidation stability, RPVOTD2112≥ 195265
Oxidation stability, 164 hr sludgeD2440≤ 0.20% (m)0.01% (m)
Corrosive sulfurD1275 BNon-corrosiveNon-corrosive
Gassing tendencyD2300≤ 30 µL/min18 µL/min
Flash point, COCD92≥ 145°C154°C / 309°F
Pour pointD97≤ −40°C−62°C / −80°F
Viscosity at 40°CD445≤ 12.0 cSt9.21 cSt
PCB contentD4059≤ 1 ppm< 1 ppm

Typical values from the STRATA X3 Technical Data Sheet (product code 213215, revised 2018-08-16). Typical values are not a specification.

// Quote oil

Quote
your oil.

Tell us how many gallons you need. We’ll confirm packaging, freight and timing.

  • Drums55 gal · in stock · no minimum
  • Totes275 gal · in stock · no minimum
  • Tankers3,000 gal minimum · as little as 4 days
Name
Selected Value: 275
Rather talk it through? Call 601-912-3512
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// FAQs

Oil
Answers.

Need oil fast?

Call the team for stock and delivery timing, or email sales@bearpowersolutions.com.

Call 601-912-3512
What is STRATA X3?

New Type II naphthenic mineral insulating oil that meets ASTM D3487. It is PCB-free and never reclaimed or reprocessed.

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum on 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes. Tanker truck loads have a 3,000-gallon minimum.

How fast can you deliver?

Drums and totes are in stock and ready to ship the same day. Tanker loads can be delivered in as little as 4 days after you order.

How does it ship?

Pick up in Jackson, MS, or we ship drums and totes by hotshot or LTL freight. Bulk orders go by tanker truck or tanker car. We ship nationwide.

Is Type II oil inhibited?

Yes. ASTM D3487 Type II oil contains an oxidation inhibitor up to 0.30% by mass. STRATA X3 tests at 0.28% typical.

Where are the data sheets?

Download the SDS and TDS. Drum and tote listings are under Mineral Oil.

// Need the transformer too?

We stock
those too.

Pad-mount, pole-mount, substation and dry-type units from 15 kVA to 200 MVA, with hundreds in stock.

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