Air Compressor Lubricants

The importance of using the right air compressor lubricant

Choosing the best lubricant for your air compressor is not always easy with so many different product options out there. The major reason for selecting synthetic lubricants for air compressors is their stability in the presence of heat, air and moisture.

The oxygen in air reacts with hydrocarbon lubricants to form organic acids, carbon oxides, varnishes, sludge and hard carbon like deposits on valves, heads, discharge ports and piping. Water vapor can condense as the compressed air is cooled. This may cause corrosion, solubilize metals or form emulsions.

The advantages of ECOSYN lubricants

ECOSYN synthetic lubricants for rotary screw, rotary vane, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, have been field proven to outperform key criteria for optimal compressor performance such as:

• superior thermal and oxidation stability
• better rust and corrosion protection
• lower wear rates
• lower evaporation loss (less oil consumption)
• lower toxicity
• significantly longer drain intervals
• better water separation
• minimal foaming tendency

Other considerations for selecting synthetic ECOSYN lubricants are safety, reduced maintenance and the potential to reduce energy requirements.

Air compressor applications

Whether you need a lubricant for:

• high operating temperatures (up to 250°C)
• arctic, humid or desert environments
• food grade applications
• biodegradable solutions
• breathing air applications
• ...

WCI’s application experts support you in selecting the right lubricant for your air compressor application.