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    High VI Oil Recommendation?

    Originally Posted By: Gokhan That's already pretty high. Install some temperature controller if you don't want to have temperature effects. Gokhan, Unfortunately that's out of the scope of the project- the device is a low cost, disposable unit.
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    High VI Oil Recommendation?

    Originally Posted By: MolaKule With that narrow a temperature range, why would you need a fluid with that high a VI? Or is it that this silicone fluid has this characteristic VI? What kinds of materials will this fluid come into contact with? There is more to tribology than temperature range...
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    High VI Oil Recommendation?

    Hello, I'm using Silicone Oil as a viscous fluid in an application to control speed through an adjustable valve. The device needs to function at temperatures from approximately 15C-25C so the VI of the fluid is important to ensure that the speed characteristics remain similar at 15C and 25C...
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    Highest VI Oil or Viscous Fluid?

    Hi, First time poster, I apologize if this inquiry is in the wrong location- feel free to move it. I'm currently using Silicone Oil as a viscous fluid in an application to control speed through an adjustable valve. The device needs to function at temperatures from approximately 15C-25C so the...
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