BLADE
10-3
TI215G0010
Lubricants
Mattei lubricants
Name
Ambient
temperature
working
hours (max.)
Rotoroil F2
From - 15° to + 45 °C
5000
V-Life Cold
From - 30° to + 45 °C
6000
V-Life Food
From - 5° to + 40 °C
4000
SAFETy pRECAUTIONS
There is a latent risk of fire in almost all compressed air
systems and ISO 5388 Standard explains the reasons.
In fact, in compressed air systems both oxygen and oil
are always present and are combustible. Should for any
reason oil vapours form, these could burn in presence
of a flame; an ignition source may start a fire in case of
use of excessive or unsuitable oil, or when neglecting
maintenance.
Faulty maintenance has been mentioned, because
a dirty radiator may cause a temperature rise, often
quickly, which leads to oil damage and to the creation
of deposits.
Such processes are accelerated if unsuitable oil is used.
Based on experience, fires are almost never caused by
the fact that the oil self-ignition temperature is reached
(340-400 °C).
Usually the cause is that the oil, while decomposing,
creates carbon residues that when in contact with air
and high temperature, continue to oxidize and, under
special conditions, may ignite.
So it is essential to use suitable lubricants and carry out
correct maintenance.
!
wARNING !!!
It is felt that to prevent fire risks the best
attention should be given to the selection of oil
and the execution of maintenance operations,
specifically by:
–carrying out regular and complete oil changes;
–ascertain that the cooling system is always
efficient, with often checks to the oil
temperature;
–verify that protecting devices installed are
always in perfect working order;
–keep the oil consumption under control;
–take care of the machine cleaning.
STORAGE AND TREATMENT OF OILS
Usually, lubricants containers are built so as to prevent
any contamination. When the user receives the lubricant,
it is under his responsibility to avoid damages or
pollution to the same. The lubricant may get damaged
due to:
– dust and dirt;
– condensate, mainly due to absorbing humidity from
the air;
– extreme temperatures;
– mixing with other oil types.
Please note that dirt in the oil reduces its efficiency and
causes wear of those parts it comes into contact with,
therefore there is the need to increase maintenance.
Instead, condensate cancels the effect of some additives,
often present in very limited quantities. Oil containers
should be stored in protected rooms, avoiding exposure
to extreme temperatures.
!
wARNING !!!
Absolutely avoid the mixing of oils of a
different grade and quality. Although looking
alike, they could not be compatible.
Also beware of oil leaks, not only being a
waste, but also polluting, causing falls or
injuries to people and also fires.
