What kind of oil is used for air compressor

The lubricating oil used in the air compressor generally cannot be replaced by the oil currently purchased on the market. The air compressor must use special lubricating oil, which should conform to the natural environment of the factory and the air compressor model and specification of the air compressor you are applying. Air compressor oil types on the market, many brands of how to choose? Here we take a look.

1. Special oil for air compressor manufacturer

an important role of air compressor lubricating oil in the unit is lubrication to prevent wear of various parts during operation. However, in the specific application process, many customers have chosen lubricating oil that does not pass, resulting in high temperature, carbon deposition, and even fire of the air compressor. And the vast majority of air compressor well-known brand manufacturers are the use of special type of air compressor oil. Therefore, customers can choose air compressor oil produced by manufacturers with good brand or reputation.

2, select the appropriate air compressor oil.

However, the lubricating oil used in different air compressor models and specifications is the same. For example, small and medium-sized air pumps generally use mechanical lubricating oil. It is not necessary to use too high a viscosity. Special air compressor oil should be used for air compressors above 0.6 cubic meters. Lubricating oil should be selected according to the instructions for high pressure or air compressors with large gas production that the factory continuously operates. The model specification is 32 or 46 lubricating oil, and there are also mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil and fully synthetic oil, which should be selected according to the area of use and the size of the air compressor.