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Air compressor oil

Updated: Dec 30, 2023

KEEP YOUR COMPRESSOR IN TOP CONDITION BY USUING THE RIGHT AIR COMPRESSOR OIL. MAKE YOUR COMPRESSOR RUN NICE AND SMOOTH.

Using the right air compressor oil for your compressor is very important.

This is true for both rotary screw compressors and reciprocating piston compressors.

You can’t just use your cars oil or hydraulic oil.


Compressor oil isn’t there just for lubrication, it has a few important functions:

  • It removes heat from the compression (number 1 function)

  • It works as a sealing to prevent air leakage (which would lower the efficiency of the compressor)

  • It lubricates all moving parts. It’s used to cool important parts of the compressor element.

  • Air compressor oil is specifically designed to do the above jobs well.

If you would use oil from your car or hydraulic oil (I’ve seen it both) the compressor will definitely die a slow (or quick) death.

Compressors (and the oil) can get very hot.. normal maximum outlet temperature of a rotary screw compressor element is set at 120 degrees Celsius (when it gets hotter, the compressor will shut down).

The oil should be able to survive these kinds of temperatures.


Maha Automations is a well-known manufacturer supplier exporter of Air compressor oil in Mangalore, India.


For the Purchase of Air compressor oil kindly contact Maha Automations - info@mahaautomation.com







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