Aircol SR 68
Aircol SR 68
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CASTROL AIRCOL SR 68
Synthetic turbocharger and rotary compressor oil
DESCRIPTION
Aircol SR 68 is a polyalphaolefin-based synthetic compressor oil, using an advanced additive system to enhance thermal and oxidation
stability and reduce component wear.
APPLICATIONS
Aircol SR 68 is intended for use in Marine turbochargers and rotary Aircol SR 68 is also particularly suitable for use in oil-flooded rotary
compressors, where it will provide significant in-service benefits screw compressors. It has outstanding oxidation stability and anti-
when compared with other mineral and synthetic based lubricants. wear performance. The ester-free formulation eliminates acidic
It is approved as a Special Low Friction Synthetic Oil by ABB Turbo corrosion resulting from hydrolysis.
Systems Ltd and is therefore required in certain ABB VTR 4 series Aircol SR 68 is not suitable for use in Reciprocating Air Compressors,
turbochargers. for which Aircol SN is recommended.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Aircol SR 68 provides significant benefits when used as a system The performance of Aircol SR 68 compressor oil offers the following
oil in separately lubricated turbochargers, where extended oil specific benefits:
change intervals will be possible. ABB Turbo Systems Ltd have • Extended service intervals.
tested Aircol SR 68 and have approved it as a Special Low Friction
Synthetic Oil (SLFSO). • Reduced maintenance.
• Extended drain periods.
• Cleaner operation.
• Reduced friction.
APPROVALS STATUS
Aircol SR 68 is approved by ABB Turbo Systems Ltd for up to 5000 hours drain intervals and as a low friction lubricant, in their
turbochargers. The use of Aircol SR 68 is mandatory in certain ABB VTR 4 series turbochargers.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS UNIT TEST METHOD VALUE
ISO Grade 68
Relative Density @ 15°C g/ml ISO 12185 / ASTM D4052 0.84
Viscosity @ 40°C cSt ISO 3104 / ASTM D445 68
Viscosity @ 100°C cSt ISO 3104 / ASTM D445 10.5
Viscosity Index - ISO 2909 / ASTM 2270 142
Flash Point, PMCC °C ISO 2719 / ASTM D93 >200
Pour Point °C ISO 3016 / ASTM D97 -54
The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.
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