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Air Compressors

The lubrication requirements for air compressors can differ significantly based on the type of compressor being used and its point of application. The lubricant plays a critical role in sealing, preventing corrosion and wear, and protecting internal metal parts. The two main types of air compressor are reciprocating and rotary but others that may be used include centrifugal and dry screw compressors.

Lubrication is vital for efficient air compressor operation. The correct use of high quality lubricants can substantially extend compressor life, providing maintenance and production savings in the longer term. We provide a broad range of speciality synthetic ester base oils under the Priolube™ brand name for use in air compressor formulations.

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Ester Base Oil Properties:

  • High oxidation stability to maintain viscosity and provide long service life
  • Low volatility
  • Excellent lubricity and low friction
  • Improved heat transfer
  • Non-foaming
  • Good demulsibility to shed water that enters the lubrication system
  • Improved health and safety performance
  • Biodegradable

Ester Base Oil Benefits:

  • A wide range of operating temperatures 
  • Extended drain intervals and reduced disposal costs
  • Increased oil and equipment life without need for change out
  • Prevention of sludge and deposit formation
  • Improved energy efficiency: reduced friction = reduced heat = reduced energy consumption

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  • Ester Base Oils

Ester Base Oils

Our featured products below provide outstanding performance by improving the lubricity and imparting additive solubility for Air Compressor formulations.

Full range of air compressor esters
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Priolube™ 1939

Ester

Priolube 1939 is a high oxidatively stable, low volatility, hydrolytically stable ester providing enhanced lubrication performance. It is.....

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Priolube™ 1941

Ester

Priolube 1941 is a high oxidatively stable, low volatility, hydrolytically stable ester providing enhanced lubrication performance. It is.....

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Priolube™ 1973

Ester

An ISO 46, oxidatively stable, biodegradable and hydrolytically stable ester, suitable for use in a wide range of automotive and industrial.....

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Priolube™ 2500

Ester

Priolube 2500 is an oxidatively stable polyol ester suitable for use in a wide range of applications, both as a base fluid and an additive. Priolube.....

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Priolube 3970

Ester

A low viscosity, oxidatively stable, low deposit forming polyol ester, suitable for use in a wide range of applications, both as a base fluid and an.....

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Priolube™ 1889

Ester

Priolube 1889 is a high viscosity, high oxidatively stable, low deposit forming ester, suitable for use as a base fluid or additive in high.....

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We are a world leading supplier of ester base oils and performance additives for lubricants. Our combination of innovative solutions and application expertise help our customers improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, extend oil drain intervals, improve durability and increase productivity to meet current and future performance needs.

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