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Place of Origin:

China

Brand Name:

SAKURAI

Application:

Air compressor

Type:

Compressor Oil

Specification:

SAE

General Composition:

BASE Oil

Appearance:

Light yellow liquid

Density:

0.83~0.87

Packing:

200 Liters

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Description

Air compressor oil is a special type of lubricant that is used in air compressors to prevent wear and tear. It can be either natural or synthetic and varies by thickness/viscosity and the type of additives used in them. It is different from motor oil as it does not contain detergent and has a lower ratio of carbon and sulfur.

Standard and synthetic are the two basic types of air compressor oil, and each has distinctive characteristics:

Standard:

Standard air compressor oil is made using a mineral oil base. This oil is cheaper than synthetic and is recommended for homeowners or those who don’t use their compressors continuously. It’s also a good choice for compressors that only do light- or medium-duty work.

Synthetic:

Synthetic air compressor oil is made using a synthetic base. This oil undergoes lots of processing, and, as a result, it is more refined than standard oil. If you’re a professional who uses your compressor at least three times a week, synthetic oil is the way to go. Synthetic oil will allow your compressor to run more quietly and smoothly, it will also protect it from overheating. The overall temperature range of synthetic oil is also wider.

Oil Changing Frequency for Air Compressors

How often you should replace the oil in your compressor generally depends on the kind of machine you have. Check the user’s manual that came with your compressor, which should provide detailed information on air compressor oil specifications.
If this information is not provided, use the following guidelines as a reference — rotary screw compressors need oil changes every 7,000 to 8,000 hours of use, and reciprocating air compressors ideally need oil changes every three months. However, regardless of use, the oil should be changed once per year at the very least to ensure smooth operation and a long-lasting lifespan.

How to Choose an Air Compressor Oil?

This rule to follow about what compressor oil to use is simple. If your air compressor is under warranty, then you should use the oil that is recommended by the manufacturer and usually noted in the compressor manual/guidebook. If the warranty period for the air compressor has ended, then you could buy suitable compressor lubricating oil from a hardware store to use in your compressor. Note, this rule should only apply to home DIY compressors. Some of the more sophisticated and larger compressors – rotary screw, reciprocating, etc. – that are used by industry, have very specific requirements for oil. You must use the oil recommended by that compressor manufacturer or you void the warranty or can even cause oil-related issues. These issues will result in significant
maintenance costs which are completely avoidable.

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