Ammonia Compressor Oil for Refrigeration

Ammonia Refrigeration Oil

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FRICK Ammonia Compressor Oils

FRICK #3

Excellent medium/heavy-weight, hydrogenated mineral-based oil for ammonia refrigerant. FRICK #3 oil has proven its versatility in thousands of reciprocating and screw compressor applications worldwide over the past 30 years. It is specially formulated with base oil and additives to meet our specifications. FRICK #3 oil offers greater thermal stability than naphthenic products and better lubricity and viscosity in ammonia applications, and is a cost-effective alternative to most ammonia refrigerant applications. Recommended evaporator temperatures are -35°F (-37C) and above.

FRICK #9

Premium semisynthetic hydro-treated oil designed for ammonia applications. FRICK #9 oil provides high thermal stability for improved breakdown characteristics and extended service intervals. FRICK #9 oil is less volatile and less soluble in ammonia resulting in decreased oil foaming for better compressor lubrication and lower oil carryover from the oil separator. This oil’s higher viscosity results in less bearing wear than pure mineral based naphthenic oils. Recommended evaporator temperatures are -50°F (-45C) and above. FRICK #9 is registered as a lubricant where there is no possibility of food contact (H2) in and around food processing areas.

FRICK #9ST

Similar to FRICK #9 but with additional seal treating properties. FRICK #9ST is specially blended to condition O-rings in ammonia systems changing from naphthenic oils to higher quality paraffinic oils. This oil helps extend the life of elastomers and reduce leaks.

FRICK #11

Registered by NSF as an (H1) lubricant suitable for incidental contact in and around food processing areas. FRICK #11 is not suitable to retrofit systems that have operated on mineral oil due to risk of O-ring shrinkage. Recommended for evaporator temperatures of -80°F (-62C) and above. NSF H1 rated.

Vilter Ammonia Refrigeration Fluids

VILTER 717

VILTER 717 is a high performance ammonia gas compressor lubricant based on severely hydrocracked, isodewaxed base oil. VILTER 717 is formulated with an advanced additive system developed for effectiveness in an aggressive ammonia environment. This product displays excellent thermal, oxidative, and hydrolytic stability allowing for extended drain intervals. The stable viscosity and low pour point make the product very effective in applications where temperature extremes are required. VILTER 717 provides very low foaming performance in ammonia systems.

GEA Ammonia Refrigeration Oils

GEA #1

GEA #2

CAMCO Ammonia Compressor Oils

717 HT

CAMCO 717 Series is a custom-blended, highly refined, dewaxed, chemically inert semi-synthetic lubricant. It contains additives for oxidation inhibition, corrosion protection, pour point depression, and defoaming. Widely used for applications where the lubricant is subjected to harsh chemical environments, such as the demanding conditions found in ammonia refrigeration applications.

CAMCO 717 Series has a unique closed molecular structure making it extremely thermal and oxidatively stable for up to two years in duration. It has better lubricity, up to twice that of conventional refrigeration oils for reciprocating, rotary screw and vane compressors,

717 SC

CAMCO 717 SC will condition seal while operating in the compressor. This blended ammonia refrigeration oil is designed to stop leaking seals when O-rings or other elastomers in the system are leaking due to hardening of the elastomer. When changing oil in the compressor, drain and prepare the system by changing oil filters, change coalacer separator elements, clean crankcase on reciprocating compressors and wipe clean with lint free rags, add the CAMCO 717 SC and run in regular service. Usually takes two to three weeks to reduce leaks to an acceptable level, depending on seal condition. If the leak is due to a cracked or chipped face seal the seal conditioner will not stop the leak. The conditioner is designed to restore seals, O-rings and elastomers.