RPM Compressor Oil

Reciprocating Air Compressor Oil

High performance, rust and oxidation inhibited,
petroleum-based compressor oil for the
lubrication of reciprocating air compressors.
Contains a special ashless antioxidant, and
corrosion and foam inhibitors.
APPLICATIONS
Single-stage and multi-stage reciprocating
compressors with discharge temperatures up to
220C
Reciprocating compressors where the
manufacturer specifies DIN 51506 VDL oil
Air or inert gas reciprocating compressors
Stationary, semi-portable and portable units
Compressors where the manufacturer specifies a
non-detergent, R&O oil
Compression chamber and running gear of drip-
feed rotary compressors (as appropriate)
Not recommended for use in breathing air compressors
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
German Standard DIN 51506 Group VDL
Sperre Mek Verksted Approval (ISO 68)
Sulzer-Burckhardt Approval (ISO 100, 150)
BENEFITS
! Saves on maintenance and downtime
Excellent oxidation stability and low carbon-forming
tendency of the highly refined base oil and special
inhibitor system reduces the build-up of harmful
deposits on critical areas such as discharge valves,
maintaining compressor performance under the
severest operating conditions. The highly effective
film forming corrosion inhibitor plates out on metal
surfaces to protect against rust caused by moisture
entering the system, particularly during shutdown and
intermittent operation.
! Long oil service life
High oxidation stability also resists oil breakdown at
high discharge temperatures in compressor
crankcase applications, permitting long oil drain
intervals.
! Trouble-free operation
Effective anti-foam properties of the highly refined
base oil and inhibitor system protect against the
interruption of lubrication due to entrained air, and
minimize the possibility of foaming and overflow in
tanks and reservoirs.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH and SAFETY
Information is available on this product in the Caltex Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Caltex Customer Safety Guide.
Customers are encouraged to review this information, follow
precautions and comply with laws and regulations concerning
product use and disposal. To obtain a MSDS for this product,
visit www.caltexoils.com.

KEY PROPERTIES

ISO Grade 32 46 68 100 150

Acid No., D974, mg KOH/g 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.16
Carbon Residue After Ageing,
DIN 51352 Part 2, m % 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.8
Flash Point, COC, C 214 216 228 246 256
Pour Point, C -12 -12 -12 -12 -12
Viscosity,
mm/s @ 40C 30.6 44.0 65.0 95.5 143
mm/s @ 100C 5.3 6.7 8.5 10.8 14.1
Viscosity Index 104 103 100 97 96
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This bulletin was prepared in good faith from the best information available
at the time of issue. While the values and characteristics are considered
representative, some variation, not affecting performance, can be expected.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the products are used in the
applications for which they are intended.

Produced by ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Solutions

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SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS

The main concern related to reciprocating compressors is valve leakage caused by the build-
up of carbon deposits in the compression area, particularly on discharge valves and in
pulsation dampers and piping. Excessive carbon deposits may be the result of the following:

Over-lubrication too much oil being delivered to the cylinders which results in a heavy
oil film on compression chamber surfaces and valves. On prolonged exposure to air at
high temperature, the oil film gradually carbonizes. Over-lubrication can be avoided by
strict adherence to the compressor manufacturers recommendations for proper oil feed
rate.

High surface temperatures in the compression area due to inadequate intercooling in

two-stage and multi-stage compressors.

Inadequate filter and valve maintenance.

Failure to adhere to the manufacturers recommendation for oil drain periods.

The build-up of deposits on discharge valves is of concern because deposits not only
increase the cost of maintenance, but also add to the risk of fire or explosion. Although the
incidence of fire or explosion is low, it is believed that oils of low carbon-forming tendency,
such as RPM Compressor Oil, contribute to safety of operation.

The problem of deposit build-up has been recognized by European manufacturers, and the
Pneurop test has been developed for determining the carbon forming tendency of oils under
high temperature service conditions. It has been adopted as German Standard Test DIN
51352.

In the DIN 51352 test, a sample of oil is aged for 24 hours at 200C in the presence of iron
oxide and air. The Conradson Carbon residue of the aged sample, generally referred to as
the POT value of the oil, is determined. The maximum DIN 51352 POT value in German
Standard DIN 51506 is 2.5% for viscosity grades 32 and 46, and 3.0% for the heavier grades
68 to 150. All grades of RPM Compressor Oil have substantially lower POT values than the
limits allowed in DIN 51506.