Oil Recommendations

for
Sauer Compressors
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Edition: 07 / 2009
Edited by: J .P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau Technical Documentation
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Table of Contents
1 Lubricating Oils for Sauer Compressors ...................................................5
Scope .............................................................................................................5
Changing lubricating oil types from mineral to synthetic oil ............................5
2 Mineral Oils ...................................................................................................6
Mineral-base oil general properties ................................................................6
Application limitations .....................................................................................6
Standard mineral oil ........................................................................................6
Admitted mineral oils ......................................................................................7
Mineral oils for Naval applications ..................................................................8
3 Synthetic Oils ................................................................................................9
Special properties ...........................................................................................9
Application limitations .....................................................................................9
Synthetic oils for Naval applications .............................................................10
Compression of dry gases .........................................................................11
Standard Synthetic oil ...................................................................................11
4 Preservation Oils ........................................................................................13
5 Compressor Oils for Breathable Air .........................................................15
Standard oil for breathing air compressors ...................................................15
6 Lubricating Oils for Screw-Type Compressors .......................................16
Mineral oils ...................................................................................................16
Synthetic oils ................................................................................................17
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Lubricating Oils for Sauer Compressors
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1 Lubricating Oils
for Sauer Compressors
The following lubricating oil recommendations for Sauer piston
and screw-type compressors include:
1. Mineral oils
2. Synthetic oils
3. Preservation oils
4. Breathing air compressor oils
5. Lubricating oils for Sauer screw-type compressors.
Scope The lubricant table applies to all Sauer compressors.
The lubricant table does not apply to temperature ranges outside
of +5 +55C.
In general, we recommend mineral oils of the viscosity class in
accordance with ISO VG 100 for the temperature range
5 55 C for air compressors. The lubricating oils should at
least conform to the group VCL in accordance with DIN 51506.
Changing lubri-
cating oil types
from mineral to
synthetic oil
When changing lubricating oil types from mineral oil to synthetic
oil, or vice versa, we recommend to drain completely the existing
oil and to flush three times before re-filling with the new oil type.
Note!
The approved oils in these lists are based upon proven opera-
tional experience with Sauer piston compressors.
Lubricants bold referred to in the lubricant table may only be
used after approval by J .P. SAUER & SOHN. Otherwise the war-
ranty is void.
Please contact our Customer Service when selecting oils not
listed, or if operating conditions differ from those recommended.
The product names may vary by country.
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2 Mineral Oils
Mineral-base oils are used for a wide range of applications pro-
viding exceptional equipment protection and reliability for com-
pressors by:
Mineral-base oil
general proper-
ties
Mineral oils have good lubricating qualities.
Mineral oils are available with differing viscosities.
Mineral oils can adsorb water.
Mineral oils do not affect standard seals (NBR).
Mineral oils are readily available, worldwide.
Mineral oils are inexpensive in comparison to special oil
types.
Different mineral oils can be mixed together.
The disposal of mineral oil is simpler compared to the disposal
needed for synthetic oils.
The range of application for mineral oils is limited by:
Application
limitations
Mineral oils are limited by operating temperature.
Mineral oil viscosity changes with temperature.
Use of mineral oils may be restricted with high ambient
temperatures.
Standard
mineral oil
As a standard for industrial applications, Shell Corena P 100 is
used in Sauer compressors.
Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, Sauer compressors are delivered
without oil.
Mineral Oils
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Admitted
mineral oils
The approved list of mineral oils can be used in Sauer compres-
sors:
Brand Product Name Class
Agip Diesel Gamma 30 VCL-100
Dicrea 100 VDL-100
Acer 100 VCL-100
Motor Oil HD 30 SAE 30
Cladium 50 SAE 30
ARAL Kowal M30 VCL-100
AVIA Avilub Compressor oil VDL-100 VDL-100
BP Energol RC 100 VDL-100
Energol IC-DG 30 VCL-100
Vanellus C3 SAE 30 SAE 30
Aircol PD 100 VDL-100
CHEVRON HD Compressor Oil 100 VDL-100
Delo 1000 Marine 30 SAE 30
Veritas 800 Marine 30 SAE 30
MOBIL Rarus 427 VDL-100
Mobilgard 300 SAE 30
Mobilgard 312 SAE 30
Delvac 1230 SAE 30
Shell Corena P 100 VDL-100
Rimula X 30 SAE 30
Melina S Oil 30 SAE 30
Melina Oil 30 SAE 30
Gadinia Oil 30 SAE 30
Statoil MARWAY 1030 SAE 30
TEXACO Compressor Oil EP VDL 100 VDL-100
Regal EP 100 VCL-100
Ursatex 30 SAE 30
Veritas 800 Marine 30 SAE 30
TOTAL Dacnis P 100 VDL-100
Disola M 3015 SAE 30
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Mineral oils for
Naval applica-
tions
The following alternative mineral oils can be used without restric-
tion for Naval applications:
Brand Product Name Class
NATO classified O - 278 VDL-120
NATO classified OMD 113 VDL-100
Synthetic Oils
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3 Synthetic Oils
Synthetic oils are used in applications for which special
properties are needed:
Special
properties
Synthetic oils offer good oxidation resistance.
Synthetic oils have improved viscosity-temperature behaviour.
Synthetic oils are suitable for high and low temperature oper-
ation:
they have a better flow behaviour at low temperatures;
they have a slight tendency to vapourise at high
temperatures.
Synthetic oils have a greater life span owing to lower aging.
Synthetic oils have a lower combustibility tendency.
The range of application for synthetic oils is limited by the fact as:
Application
limitations
Synthetic oils display solubility of additives.
Synthetic oils have limited anti-corrosion properties.
Synthetic oils have limited compatibility with elastomers.
Synthetic oils are not always readily available.
Synthetic oils are more costly compared to a mineral oil.
Synthetic oils cannot be mixed with mineral oils.
Note!
We recommend for initial starting to use mineral oils.
Please consult our Customer Service, if you wish to use
synthetic oils.
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The synthetic oils listed below can be used in Sauer compres-
sors:
Synthetic oils for
Naval applica-
tions
The NATO classified synthetic oil OY 1230 can be used for Naval
applications.
Compression of
dry gases
The favorable properties of synthetic oil make this oil type the rec-
ommended choice for Sauer dry gas compressors. The absence
of water, or oxygen, content in the dry gas can result in poor oil
film adhesion and rapid internal wear.
To prevent premature wear, Sauer standard is Mobil Rarus 827
or 829 for all dry gas applications, such as Nitrogen, Helium, Ar-
gon, etc.
Brand Product Name Class
Agip Dicrea SX 100 VDL-100
AVIA Dynasyth VDL 100 VDL-100
BP Enersyn RX 100 VDL-100
Tribol 890/100 VDL-100
CHEVRON Compressor Oil Tegra 100 VDL-100
DEA Xenic EP VDL 100 VDL-100
Synstar DE 100 VDL-100
ESSO Compressor Oil RS 100 VDL-100
Mobil Rarus 827 VDL-100
Shell Corena AP 100 VDL-100
Statoil COMPWAY 100 ISO VG 100
YUKONG Super Compressor Oil S 100 VDL-100
Brand Product name Class
NATO classified OY 1230 VDL-120
Synthetic Oils
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Standard
Synthetic oil
As a standard synthetic oil, Mobil Rarus 829 is recommended for
the compression of dry gases in Sauer compressors.
Note!
As a standard, compressors for Helium- and Argon compression
are supplied by Sauer with a first filling of Mobil Rarus 829,
while compressors made for the compression of other gases are
supplied without first oil filling; for special requests, please con-
tact our Customer Service.
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Preservation Oils
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4 Preservation Oils
Sauer standard is to use preservation oil Mobilarma 524.
Alternatively, the following preservation or, flushing, oils can be
used:
Sauer standard is to deliver all compressors preserved with pres-
ervation oil to guard against internal corrosion.
To avoid any possibility of downstream contamination on initial
start-up, it is recommended the compressor is run for 15 minutes
unloaded with drain valves open.
Brand Product Name
Agip Rustica C SAE 30
ARAL Konit Engine Oil SAE 30
AVIA MK 1540 S
BP MEK 20 W-20
DEA Deamot EKM 642 SAE 30
Mobil Mobilarma 524
Shell Ensis Motor Oil 30
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Compressor Oils for Breathable Air
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5 Compressor Oils
for Breathable Air
Standard oil for
breathing air
compressors
For piston compressors which are used for breathing air, the fol-
lowing lubricating oils are recommended:
As a standard for Sauer compressors for breathable air, mineral-
base oil Shell Corena P 150 is approved.
The use of other mineral oils for breathable air compressors is
subject to special approval by J .P. SAUER & SOHN.
Brand Product Name Class
Liqui Moly LM 750 SAE 40
Shell Corena P 150 VDL-150
Corena AP 100 VDL-100
Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, Sauer Compressors are delivered
without oil.
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6 Lubricating Oils
for Screw-Type Compressors
The following lubricating oils are recommended for screw-type
compressors:
Mineral oils
As a standard mineral lubricating oil Energol RC-R 46 is used
and required for screw-type compressors.
The use of other mineral oils for screw-type compressors is sub-
ject to special approval by J .P. SAUER & SOHN.
Brand Product Name
BP Energol RC-R 46
Energol RC-R 46-4000
Castrol Aircool PD 46
Chevron Texaco Auriga EP 46
Fuchs Renolin SC 46
Mobil Rarus 425
Shell Corena D 46
TOTAL / FINA / ELF DACNIS VS 46
Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, screw-type compressors are deli-
vered with oil.
Lubricating Oils for Screw-Type Compressors
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Synthetic oils
As a standard synthetic lubricating oil Enersyn RC-S 46 is used
and required for screw-type compressors.
The use of other synthetic oils for screw-type compressors is
subject to special approval by J .P. SAUER & SOHN.
Brand Product Name
Anderol BV Anderol 496
Anderol 3046
BP Enersyn RC-S 46
Enersyn RC-S 46-8000
Castrol Aircol SR 46
Chevron Texaco CETUS PAO 46
SL10-046
Fuchs Unisyn Oil 46
Mobil Sental SHC 1025
Shell Corena AS 46
TOTAL / FINA / ELF DACNIS SH 46
Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, screw-type compressors are deli-
vered without oil.
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