Sullivan-Palatek 15D, User Manual

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62 PARTS CATALOG
8.4 COMPRESSOR LUbRICANTS
8.4.1 FACTORY FILL
The compressor is filled with the correct amount of lubricant at the factory before shipment. Palasyn 45
is the standard lubricant used to fill the compressors at the factory. Other lubricants are available as an
optional fill upon request. The type of lubricant used is indicated by a decal, which is typically located on the
sump tank.
NOTE! Fluid Life vs. Operating Temperature is only a guideline for typical oil life if temperature is the only variable
to be considered. See chart 8.4.8 Oil Coolant Life vs. Operating Temperature on page 65. Many variables
affect the oil life, i.e., environmental impact from various gases, dust and dirt, compressor short cycling, etc.
Sullivan-Palatek recommends oil sampling as the best guide for your fluid change interval.
Changing
fluid once a year may not be adequate or it can be excessive. For this reason an hourly service on lubricants
is merely a guide. Please consult your factory-trained servicing distributor for questions concerning your
lubricant life and Sullivan-Palatek’s lubricant sampling program. See 6.6 Oil Sample for Analysis on page
43 for additional information.
8.4.2 PALASYN 45
Palasyn 45 is designed for 4500+ hours of use in rotary screw compressors operating in good conditions at
185°F. This product is a specially formulated PAO (polyalphaolefin) synthetic blend for use in a wide variety
of air compressors. Palasyn 45 is used where maximum seal, paint, and plastic compatibility is required and a
significant increase in performance over mineral-based products is desired.
CHARACTERISTICS
» Good thermal and oxidative stability
» Excellent anti-wear performance
»
Compatible with most seals, plastics and rubbers
» Wide operating temperature range
» Non-detergent
» Excellent water separation
»
Extended drain intervals reduces oil disposal and increases cost-effectiveness
» Compatible with most mineral and synthetic oils
FLUID LIFE
Fluid life is maximum hours based on temperature only. Oil change interval to be based on oil per analysis
findings.
» 4,500 hours (or 1 year)
ORDERING OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION PART NUMbER
LUBRICANT, PALASYN 45, 5 GALLON PAIL 00061-005
LUBRICANT, PALASYN 45, 55 GALLON DRUM 00061-055
8.4.3 PAL-EXTRA 44
Pal-Extra 44 is a polyolester (POE) blend formulated for the highest level of oxidative and thermal stability
for air compressor applications. This full-synthetic lubricant is designed to keep deposits low in high-
temperature applications and to be more resistant to acidic intake air than polyalkylene glycol coolants.
Under normal operating conditions (185°F) Pal-Extra 44 can obtain over 8,000 hours of lubricant service life
in rotary screw compressors.
CHARACTERISTICS
» Outstanding thermal and oxidative stability
» Extended drain intervals reduces oil disposal
» Wide operating temperature range
»
Excellent anti-wear protection
» Compatible with most compressor oils
» Improved safety–high flash point