I have a bunch of Robinair vacuum pump oil. Can I use it in my dual high pressure air compressor that runs up to 150 PSI.
Thanks,
ali
Thanks,
ali
Can Vacuum Pump Oil be used in an Air Compressor?
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Well one makes pressure and the other takes it away. I don't think I would use it in a compressor. BTW thx for the reminder as I should change the oil in my vacuum pump.
Surprised you're not trying to put it in your Ferrari. 
I would not because of different types of systems. Vacuum pumps are usually vane type pumps while the high pressure pumps are of the piston or diaphragm pump.
I use the same oil in both.
If you look at the SDS it says the Robinair oil is 100% CAS 64742-54-7 which is just mineral oil? What no rust or oxidation inhibitors? I think compressing air makes more heat so I would want to prevent oxidation. Both accumulate water so I would want some rust protection.
I used to change oil in two cylinder industrial air compressors and the oil was stone cold right after it shut off .
Vac pump oil is quite thin, ISO 22 is what we sell though in sure there are other viscosities.
Compressor oil is usually an iso 46 for arctic use and 68 for indoor.
Least in the equipment we have around here.
Compressor oil is usually an iso 46 for arctic use and 68 for indoor.
Least in the equipment we have around here.
My refrigeration vac pump oil is ISO100 and my Recip air compressor oil is ISO100. Both are formulated to drop out water.
Not ideal, but then what would I know?
Not ideal, but then what would I know?
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