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COMPRESSOR
OIL SERVICE LIFE
In getting the optimum use
from Chemlube Synthetic Compressor Oils, it is important to
recognize less than ideal conditions which can contribute to shorter
oil life.
Following are some conditions we have encountered in the field that
have necessitated more frequent oil change intervals.
Contaminants
1. Other lubricants or erformance additives” - Chemlube Synthetic
Compressor Oils are in themselves fully formulated products and
do not require any graphite, molybdenum, teflon, viscosity improvers
or other type of additive to perform the way they were intended. In
fact, additives or other lubricants can cause premature oil failure
or breakdown.
2. Airborne dust or particulate matter - examples of this
include chicken feathers, cement dust, tobacco dust, etc. If these
conditions exist, proper air intake filtration must be maintained.
Excessive amounts make it necessary to change oil and filters more
frequently.
3. Solvent fumes - including ammonia, ink solvents, chlorinated
degreasers, plastic molding fumes, etc. These can shorten oil life
considerably.
4. Strong acids and oxidizers - various acids, chlorine, ozone,
exhaust from forklifts, boilers, or air craft, welding fumes, etc.
will lead to decreased oil life.
Heat
Petroleum oils may begin to varnish at 180-190. Chemlube Synthetic
Compressor Oils are designed and manufactured to withstand a much
wider temperature range. However, heat is still an important factor
to consider.
One reason many choose Chemlube 501 and 751 for use in reciprocating
compressors, is the ability of these oils to withstand the high temperatures
found on valves that would cause petroleum oils to varnish rapidly.
It is best to keep the compressor as cool as possible to allow for
optimum oil change intervals. High heat will reduce the time available
between oil change intervals for both petroleum and synthetic oils.
USEFUL LIFE RECOMMENDATIONS (NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS)
Rotary Compressors
Chemlube 215, 221, 228, 229, 230, and 268 can be expected to
give a useful service life of 8000 hours in rotary screw machines
under normal operating conditions. Useful life in rotary vane
machines can be expected to be approximately 4000 hours, primarily
because of higher tempera- tures associated with vanes. Chemlube
501 is highly recommended for vane machines and has proven successful.
Chemlube Plus 10 has increased thermal and hydrolytic stability
and can give up to 10,000 hours of life under good operating conditions.
Omnilube H-1 food grade oils can be expected to give a useful
service life of 2000 to 4000 hours in rotary screw machines under
good operating conditions.
Reciprocating Machines
Chemlube 501 and 751 can be expected to give useful service
life of 8000 hours in reciprocating compressors and vacuum pumps in
crankcase use. As an upper cylinder lube, they are excellent for reducing
and eliminating valve deposits and the formation of varnish.
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