What are the hazards of mixing air compressor oil
Lubricating oil for screw air compressors has the functions of reducing friction, cooling, anti-corrosion, and cleaning. But if used in combination, it may affect machine performance and, in severe cases, cause damage to the machine. What are the problems that may occur when engine oil is mixed?
1. The strength of the oil film is affected by wear and tear, and the cooling effect decreases, resulting in an increase in unit temperature, heating, vibration, or noise.
2. Decreased demulsification ability: Lubricating oil has good demulsification ability and can quickly separate from water upon contact, but mixing can cause emulsification of the lubricating oil.
3. Bubble problem: the antifoam property decreases and foam increases.
5. Insoluble substances: flocculent substances, additive precipitation, paint film, sludge, sediment, dirt layer left on the rearview mirror or oil pool when the oil level drops, and oil filter clogging in advance.
6. Pre oxidation of lubricating oil: Oil oxidation has many symptoms, including sudden increase in acid value, sudden change in viscosity, sludge, and a sour smell.
7. Sudden increase in particulate matter: Unexplained particulate matter - may be the precipitation of additives or the product of chemical reactions between additives and base oil.
8. Uneven texture of oil: In general, the texture of lubricating oil should be uniform. If there are uneven textures such as layering and sedimentation, consideration should be given to whether the lubricating oil is compatible.
