Industrial Lubricants Selection Guide Compressor Oils
2 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS Compressor Lubricants A fast-growing global market Photo in courtesy of: Burckhardt Compression AG Increasing lubricant requirements are needed for today s higher performing industrial compressors. This includes reducing downtime, enabling higher pressures and temperatures or reducing power consumption and overall costs. Leading synthetic lubricants are required to help compressor systems achieve higher levels not possible with current mineral oil lubricants. Principle requirements Dissipation of heat COMPRESSORS Lubrication of bearings, pistons, cylinders and valves Displacement Turbo Good sealing (reduction of reflux losses) Corrosion protection Reciprocating Rotating Centrifugal Mixed Flow Axial Rotary Screw Sliding-Vane Two Rotating Lobes General attributes of BASF s synthetic compressor lubricants Outstanding oxidation and thermal stability Good demulsibility properties Low evaporation loss Lower coking tendency Excellent air release High corrosion protection Higher lubricity and good viscosity temperature behavior Higher flash point long product life time cycle and reduced drain intervals (mineral oil based compressor oils: 1000 2000 hrs vs. BASF s synthetic lubricants with up to 10,000 hrs) reduced corrosion, higher efficiency and better water separation lower oil consumption reduced sludge, deposits and varnish resulting in lower maintenance cost higher compressor efficiency, high pressure application longer compressor / equipment lifetime higher efficiency and reduced energy cost improved safety due to higher auto ignition temperature
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS 3 BASF s broad portfolio of synthetic compressor lubricants The industry s most comprehensive compressor fluid know-how Application Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) Ester Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Industrial Air Compression Rotary Screw Plurasafe CL 6000 ISO VG 32, 46, 68 Emgard 2000 ISO VG 32, 46, 68 Emgard CL 4000 ISO VG 32, 46, 68 Rotary Vane Reciprocating Emgard 2000 ISO VG 100, 150 Natural Gas & Chemical Compression Niche Applications Rotary Screw Reciprocating Plurasafe CL Gas 9 ISO VG 100, 150, 185 LDPE Hyper- Compressor Refinery Platforming Plurasafe CL HC 1400, 1500 Emgard 2000 ISO VG 100, 150 Product Base Fluid Specifications / Approvals Application Features and Benefits Emgard 2000 Emgard 2100 Emgard 2150 Ester Meets requirements of OEMs for ester-based compressor oils General industrial, rotary vane and screw air compressors, piston compressors in the chemical and refinery industry (esp. Emgard 2100, 2150) Extended drain interval, oxidation stability, durability, low pour point, low foaming tendency, miscibility, compatible with catalysts in the refinery industry Emgard CL 4000 PAO ISO 6743-3A-DAJ Meets requirements of OEMs on long life PAO air compressor oil Plurasafe CL Gas 9 PAG Burckhardt Compression AG Linde AG Plurasafe CL 6000 PAG Meets requirements of air compressor OEMs for PAG-based longlife oil Plurasafe CL HC PAG Burckhardt Compression AG NSF H1 registered General industrial, rotary vane and screw air compressors Hydrocarbon and inert gas compressors General industrial, rotary screw and vane air compressors Ethylene hypercompressors Extended drain interval, oxidation stability, durability, low pour point, low foaming tendency, miscibility, seal compatibility Reduced gas solubility, long life, improved efficiency, reduced foaming, wide range of gases Long endurance life, oxidation stability, wear and corrosion protection, compatible with Ultra Coolant product Improved efficiency, long life, equipment durability, very high pressures
4 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS Emgard 2000 Technical Performance Ester-based compressor lubricant Emgard 2000 is designed for use in oil flooded rotary vane and screw type compressors where superior lubricant oxidation and thermal stability is required. The low vapor pressure exhibited by Emgard ester-based synthetic air compressor lubricants means less lubricant is vaporized and carried downstream from the compressor. This is translated to fewer problems caused by oil carryover to air tools, instruments, or the production process. This translates to fewer problems caused by oil carryover to air tools, instruments and production processes.. Typical data * Properties Unit Emgard 2032 Emgard 2046 Emgard 2068 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 32 48 68 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 6.6 7.9 8.9 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 165 133 104 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 54 48 45 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 264 265 266 ASTM D92 Density at 15 C g / cm 3 0.989 0.979 0.970 ASTM D1298 Rust test Pass Pass Pass ASTM D665A * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS 5 Emgard 2100 and 2150 Technical Performance Ester-based compressor lubricant Emgard 2100 and 2150 compressor lubricants are designed for both crankcase and cylinder lubrication in reciprocating compressors. Their superior oxidation and thermal stability provide for reduced carbon buildup on discharge valves, resulting in lower maintenance costs and less downtime. The synthetic basestock and additive system utililized in Emgard 2100 and 2150 compressor lubricants have been specifically developed to be more compatible with the catalyst systems of hydrotreating, reforming and platforming operations. Emgard 2100 and 2150 have been tested against the UOP guidelines for the elemental content of lubricants use with UOP Platforming catalyst technology. Typical data * Properties Unit Emgard 2100 Emgard 2150 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 104 154 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 9.9 13 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 65 70 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 39 24 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 252 266 ASTM D92 Density at 15 C g / cm 3 0.952 0.950 ASTM D1298 Rust test Pass Pass ASTM D665B * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
6 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS Emgard CL 4000 Technical Performance PAO-based air compressor oil Emgard CL 4000 is BASF s novel PAO-based compressor lubricant which is suitable for industrial air compression application using rotary screw, rotary vane and turbo compressor. The product is specifically formulated to provide longer drain intervals (8,000 hours, or approximately 1 2 years), superior oxidation stability, excellent wear protection, a very low pour point and fast air release time. Also, the product provides very good rust and wear protection, good surface properties and is compatible with main sealing materials NBR, FKM, EPM. Typical data * Properties Unit Emgard CL 4032 Emgard CL 4046 Emgard CL 4068 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 32 46 70 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 6 8 11 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 137 145 138 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 63 57 60 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 238 244 244 ASTM D92 Density at 15 C g / cm 3 0.857 0.862 0.865 ASTM D1298 Rust test Pass Pass Pass ASTM D665A Fluid life time comparision: Conventional lubricant vs. Emgard CL 4000 Conventional Lubricant Emgard CL 4000 Simulated Fluid Life * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS 7 Plurasafe CL 6000 Technical Performance PAG-based air compressor oil Plurasafe CL 6000 is BASF s novel PAG-based compressor lubricant which is suitable for general industrial, rotary screw and vane air compressors. The lubricant shows excellent performance providing superior oil life and oxidation stability, industry leading wear protection, excellent corrosion protection properties and performance with air and water. Typical data * Properties Unit Plurasafe CL 6032 Plurasafe CL 6046 Plurasafe CL 6068 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 39 47 70 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 7.6 9 13 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 167 170 183 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 57 57 51 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 278 276 280 ASTM D92 Air release min 2 3 5 ASTM D3427 Performance comparison: Competitive benchmark vs. Plurasafe CL 6046 Competitive benchmark Plurasafe CL 6046 Durability Sludge, Varnish, Gum Formation Water Protection Performance with Water Corrosion Protection Life Cycle Performance with Air Temperature Profile * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
8 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS Plurasafe CL Gas 9 Technical Performance PAG-based gas compressor oil Plurasafe CL Gas 9 is a high performance PAG-based compressor lubricant for gas and chemical compression. It is designed for enclosed pattern gas compressors for hydrocarbon and chemical gases, where the crankcase and bearings operate in a gas-filled atmosphere. Under these conditions the gas is readily soluble in mineral oil lubricants, which on dilution suffer a significant drop in viscosity and lubricant performance. This problem can be overcome by using Plurasafe CL Gas 9 in which the gases are much less soluble. Furthermore, Plurasafe CL Gas 9 is particularly suitable for marine service on vessels carrying specialty liquefied gases. Plurasafe CL Gas 9 is available in higher viscosity grades in ISO VG 100 and 150, suitable for gas and chemical compressors. This enables compressors to operate at different temperatures and ambient conditions. The new higher viscosity grades still provide excellent low temperature performance with high flash points. Typical data * Properties Unit Plurasafe CL Gas 9-100 Plurasafe CL Gas 9-150 Plurasafe CL Gas 9-185 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 105 146 185 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 20 27 35 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 217 225 > 230 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 48 45 40 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 305 304 > 290 ASTM D92 Density at 15 C g / cm 3 1.048 1.051 1.050 ASTM D1298 Air release min 7 11 12 IP313 Copper corrosion 1a 1a 1a ASTM D130 Rust test Pass Pass Pass ASTM D665A Biodegradability % N / A N / A 83.9 OECD 301 B * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS 9 Lubricant viscosity loss [ % ] vs. Pressure propane / methane 100 Propane: Mineral Oil Plurasafe CL Gas 9 Methane: Mineral Oil Plurasafe CL Gas 9 80 Viscosity loss [ % ] 60 40 20 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Pressure [ bar ]
10 INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS Plurasafe CL HC Technical Performance PAG-based ethylene (LDPE) compressor oil Plurasafe CL HC is a fully formulated ethylene compressor lubricant based on PAG. It offers the best possible lubricant performance with outstanding economy and is a well-recognized standard in the industry. Plurasafe CL HC is used in ethylene hypercompressors up to 3,500 bar for production of LDPE (low-density-polyethylene). The PAG-based product offers the most cost effective solution and key benefits such as a lower solubility in ethylene compared to white oils or polyisobutenes, superior load carrying and lubricant performance and a relatively flat pressureviscosity characteristic. Photo in courtesy of: Burckhardt Compression AG Typical data * Properties Unit Plurasafe CL HC 1400 Plurasafe CL HC 1400 S Plurasafe CL HC 1500 Method Viscosity at 40 C mm 2 / s 272 270 268 ASTM D445 Viscosity at 100 C mm 2 / s 41 45 ASTM D445 Viscosity index 225 195 233 ASTM D2270 Pour point C 7 6 1 ASTM D97 Flash point (COC) C 259 249 258 ASTM D92 Density at 15 C g / cm 3 1.096 1.096 1.085 ASTM D1298 NSF H1 Registration Plurasafe CL HC 1400, 1400 S and 1500 are acceptable as lubricant with incidental food contact which extends the possible application areas of our customers. Plurasafe CL HC 1400 Registration 126092 Plurasafe CL HC 1400 S Registration 126090 Plurasafe CL HC 1500 Registration 126091 * further information available in the Technical Data Sheet
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