AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils are designed for
optimum compressor lubrication and protection. They extend compressor
life and reduce maintenance costs by fighting all of the degradative
processes found in compressor applications.
Heat Control
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils have demonstrated
temperature reductions of hot running equipment using conventional
lubricants by as much as 40°F. This is due to the oil’s low coefficient
of friction, low internal fluid friction and good thermal conductivity.
Sludge, Varnish, Lacquer and Carbon Control
AMSOIL Compressor Oils’ unique synthetic base oil
technology is inherently resistant to thermal and oxidative breakdown.
These oils, combined with premium antioxidants, result in oils
that eliminate or greatly minimize the formation of sludge, varnish,
lacquer and carbon. Also, the good solvency characteristics clean
systems as well as provide keep-clean performance.
Corrosion, Emulsion and Foam Control
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils are stable in
the presence of water, and they readily separate from water. This
prevents unwanted oil/water emulsions that inhibit an oil’s ability
to lubricate. It allows for longer lubricant life, and it means
water can easily be drained from the sump. The top-quality rust
preventatives offer complete and dependable protection to components
in the presence of water or process contaminants. And an uninterrupted
film of protection is ensured by antifoam agents that keep the
fluid foam-free even in high-speed, high-pressure operations.
Wear Protection
AMSOIL Compressor Oils’ non-detergent additive
system is the last line of defense against wear. The additive
system forms a strong barrier on parts, preventing metal-to-metal
contact, and as the industry standard Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM
D4172) indicates, AMSOIL Compressor Oils outperform competitive
compressor oils, even other synthetics. As a result, wear decreases,
maintenance decreases, component life increases and you benefit
financially.
All-Season Performance
Low pour points and good thermal stability allow
AMSOIL Compressor Oils to be used in a wide temperature range.
In cold temperatures, AMSOIL Compressor Oils provide easier starts
and fast post start-up lubricant circulation to parts. In higher
temperatures, AMSOIL Compressor Oils’ film strength maintains
a thick lubricating film between moving parts, ensuring complete
protection all season long. These features reduce the need for
seasonal fluid changes and mean an overall savings for you.
Greater Safety
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils make your plant
a safer place to work by minimizing fire and explosion hazard.
AMSOIL Compressor Oils’ flash, fire and auto-ignition points are
higher than those of competitive petroleum fluids. Plus, their
resistance to carbon deposit formation combined with the ashless
additive system minimizes the incidence of ignition-promoting
hot spots.
Advantage AMSOIL: Savings
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"I
credit AMSOIL Compressor Oil with savings in five areas.
By helping our compressors run 20 to 40 degrees cooler,
we no longer need fans and speical ventilation systems
for heat reduction. With those cooler operating temperatures
and the fluid's superior stability, our valves don't carbon
up, so we don't have to replace them as often. Our compressors
draw 10 percent less amperage with AMSOIL. Our oil consumption
is way down. And we've gone from three month to 8000 hour
compressor drain intervals. Multiply those savings times
thousands of compressors and you can see why we're installing
AMSOIL nationwide."
- John
Small, Sears
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Your choice of compressor oil affects more
than compressor life. It affects profitability. With AMSOIL
Compressor Oils, you will increase your profitability through
lower energy consumption, lower lubricant consumption and
lower maintenance costs.
Enhanced Efficiency
Because of AMSOIL Compressor Oils’ low frictional
characteristics, losses due to drag are minimized, and energy
used for gas compression is maximized. Also, little or no carbon
forming on valves limits the detrimental effect of recompression,
which is the result of hot air continually being recompressed
due to deposits not allowing the exhaust valves to completely
close during the intake stroke. Increase in efficiency can result
in reduced power consumption by as much as 7 to 8 percent.
Reduced Lubricant Consumption
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils reduce fluid loss
by readily separating oil from air in the separator, increasing
the separator’s efficiency and reducing the likelihood of oil
ending up downstream. Also, their low volatility and excellent
stability in the face of shearing forces and high temperatures
leave more lube in the system, less lost to operations.
Lower Maintenance Costs
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor Oils may be used up
to 8000+ hours when used with a conscientiously applied oil sampling
and preventative maintenance program. Extended drain intervals
cut the downtime, labor and disposal costs associated with lube
changes to an eighth of that required by conventional fluids.
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