Description
The Castrol Aircol™ CM Air compressor oil range, of high quality lubricants, is based upon highly refined mineral oil,
enhanced with additive technology providing excellent thermal and oxidative stability and good load carrying capacity,
compared to other products in the same class.
Application
Aircol CM grades are formulated without zinc additives (ashless oils), recommended for the lubrication of reciprocating
and rotary screw air compressors.
Aircol CM air compressor oils exhibit low carbon forming tendencies and meet the requirements of the DIN 51506 VDL
classification for reciprocating air compressors having air discharge temperatures up to 220°C.
For both oil flooded and oil injected rotary screw air compressors operating continuously at air discharge temperatures
up to 90ºC, the product has been designed to meet service drain intervals of up to 4000 hours. For intermittent or
continuous operation with air discharge temperatures above 90ºC, the manufacturers’ standard oil change periods
should be used. The high FZG load carrying is designed also to meet geared air compressor units requirements.
Selection of the required viscosity grade should be based upon the compressor manufacturers’ recommendation.
However as a general guide, Aircol CM 32 and 46 are suitable for oil flooded rotary air compressors, whereas Aircol CM
68, CM 100 and 150 would be selected for lubricating the crankcase and cylinders of reciprocating air compressors.
Aircol CM 150 is also recommended for sliding-vane air compressors, or for reciprocating units at high ambient
temperatures. The Aircol CM range is fully compatible with Castrol Aircol PD and MR ranges.
Aircol CM air compressor oil range is classified as follows:
ISO 6743-3 Compressor Oils
DAA and DAB for reciprocating (piston) and drip freed rotary air compressors
DAG and DAH for oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors
