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Texas Refinery Corp.'s
SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OILS
are Di-Ester based, superior quality synthetic fluids
combined with the latest developments in additive
technology. This optimum combination makes it superior
in oxidation and thermal characteristics. They result in
lubrication performance that provides the potential for
reduced oil consumption, extended drain intervals,
reduced maintenance costs, as well as reduced varnish,
sludge, and carbon deposits. In addition,
SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OIL
ISO 32, 68 and 100 is authorized by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture as an H2 lubricant which has no contact
with food. |
For Most
Compressors
The
weights, ISO Grade 32 (SAE 10) and ISO Grade 68 (SAE 20) are
recommended for screw and flooded rotary vane compressors. The
ISO Grade 100 (SAE 30) is recommended for reciprocating (piston)
compressors. In fact, the ISO Grade 100 (SAE 30) is ideal for
lubrication of both the crankcase and the cylinder side of the
piston type compressor.
Up To 40%
Less Usage
Petroleum
lubricants are quite often inadequate to handle the heat the
cylinder side of larger reciprocating (piston) type compressors
generate. To make up for their inability to handle the heat,
most petroleum lubricants are over-used. This, in turn, creates
excessive deposits of carbon which can result in fires and
explosions. Can result in up to 40% reduction in the amount of
fluid needed to lubricate the cylinders.
Remember, the feed rate of lubricant into the cylinder side
should be reduced only after careful inspection to confirm a
light lubricant film on the cylinder walls and on the valves.
Fewer
Down Stream Problems
In
addition, SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OIL
ISO Grade 100 (SAE 30) used in the crankcase of reciprocating
compressors may reduce make-up oil consumption by 20% to 30%
when compared to petroleum products. The low-vapor pressure
exhibited by the synthetic oil means less lubricant is vaporized
and carried down stream from the compressor. This is translated
into fewer problems caused by oil carry-over to air tools,
instruments, or the production processes. It can also mean fewer
air filter changes and less oil that must be removed by oil/air
separators.
Compatible With Non-Detergent Oils
Since
there may be a change from regular compressor oils to
synthetics, the question of compatibility is there.
SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OILS
are compatible with conventional non-detergent petroleum oils.
However, if such oils are inadvertently added, the performance
of the SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OIL
will be reduced. The inadvertent addition of detergent systems
such as engine oils and the automatic transmission fluids may
impair performance and lead to operational problems which could
include foaming, filter plugging, and sludge formation.
Provides
Long Service Life
Economical when compared to petroleum products because of the
extremely long life of the synthetics. Oils consumption in
piston compressors is lowered due to reduced oil feed rates. In
reciprocating compressors, the crankcase lubricant can achieve a
drain internal of 8,000 hours or more. This is possible because
of the excellent thermal stability, low volatility, excellent
oxidation resistance, and superior anti-sheer properties.
Significant increases in the drain interval of
SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OIL
in rotary vane and screw compressors are also possible. The
Texas Refinery Corp. products are capable of 4,000 to 8,000
hours or more with oil analysis.
Compatible With Most Seals
Compatible with the seal materials, paints, plastics, and metals
that are commonly found in today's compressors. The types of
seals that are compatible are:
Fluorocarbons - such as
Viton and Teflon
Fluorosilicone rubbers
Silicone Rubber
Epichlorohydrin
Nitrile Rubber - greater
than 30% Acrylonitrile
Polyacrylate Rubber
Chlorosulfonated
Polyethylene
Polyurethane |
There
are some seal materials that ARE NOT recommended and these are:
Polyasulfide such as
Thiokol
Ethylene - Propylene
Terpolymer
Polychloropene-Neoprene
Nitrile Rubber - Less
than 30% Acrylonitrile
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
Butyl Rubber
Ethylene Propylene
Copolymer
Natural Rubber |
Over the last
several years, major equipment builders of rotary and
reciprocating compressors have evaluated synthetic oils in their
equipment. Their conclusions indicate that synthetic compressor
oils do offer definite advantages over petroleum oils. |
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