What is the difference between automotive oil and compressor oil?
Automotive oils contain detergents and dispersants to deal with blow-by, as well as EP additives. These are ash containing and contribute to valve deposits in reciprocating air compressors. In screw compressors these additive cause emulsification with water.
Reciprocating compressors really benefit from the clean operation of Teresstic ISO compressor oils.
Keep your compressor in top condition by using the right air compressor oil.
Using the right air compressor oil for your compressor is very important. This is true for both rotary screw compressors and reciprocating piston compressors.You can’t just use engine oil or hydraulic oil!
HERE ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF COMPRESSOR OIL.
· It removes heat from the compression
· It works as a sealing to prevent air leakage
· It lubricates all moving parts
· It cools important parts of the compressor element.
Air compressor oil is specifically designed to do the above jobs! well. If you choose to use oil from your car or hydraulic oil, the compressor will definitely die!!!!
Compressors can get very hot.. normal maximum outlet temperature of a rotary screw compressor element is set at 120 degrees Celsius. The oil should be able to survive these kinds of temperatures.
Oil failure
If you operate your compressor on a too high temperature for a long time, the oil will form a thin layer on the entire inside of your compressor. When this happens to your oil-cooler, it won’t be able to cool the oil as effectively as it used to. Consequently, it will eventually SHUT DOWN.
When this happens to your compressor, the ‘contaminated’ parts and especially the poor oil-cooler need to be chemically cleaned or replaced by new ones.
TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING:important to prevent this:
don’t let your compressor run too hot, and use the right kind of oil. Special compressor oil is designed to resist these high temperatures
TERESSTIC ISO HIGH GRADE COMPRESSOR OIL:
· Excellent demulsibility
· Well balanced foam resistance and air release
· Rust- and oxidation-inhibited
· Long service life
· Excellent high-temperature stability
· For mild duty turbines, hydraulic systems, circulating systems, gear cases, heat transfer systems, and reciprocating natural gas compressors
Air Compressor Oil is designed to reduce carbon buildup in compressor valves to ensure a longer compressor life. The non-detergent, single viscosity, 30-weight oil provides the proper mix of lubricants for compressors for function properly and efficiently.
