Higher performance air compressor oils made possible with UCON™ AC Concentrate 1105

Shanghai, China – July 1, 2017 – Dow Industrial Solutions continues to showcase its expertise in performance lubricant technology with the introduction of UCON™ AC Concentrate 1105. This oil-soluble, polyalkylene glycol-based air compressor oil concentrate, can simply be diluted by other base oils to produce a superior air compressor oil with performance benefits including extended life, deposit control, foam control, low air release and energy savings.

“Formulators have many material choices when it comes to manufacturing air compressor oils. However, some of those choices do not perform well in terms of coking, sludge and varnish which impacts the efficiency and lifetime of the oil,” said Jerry Chen, Marketing Manager, Dow Industrial Solutions Asia Pacific. “UCON AC Concentrate 1105 provides oil formulators with an excellent technical solution to produce higher performance air compressor oils that address both formulator and end-user needs.”

Air compressor oils have many special requirements for operational efficiency. The largest unmet needs include solutions to control deposits/varnish, extend the lifetime of the oil and lower maintenance costs. UCON AC Concentrate 1105 demonstrates:

• Superior deposit control – significantly reduced varnish and sludge
• Long lifetime and maintenance intervals
• Prevention of foaming
• Excellent air release property
• High flash point/heat capacity and less volatile formulation

These benefits translate to:
• Increased oil lifetime
• Energy savings through operational efficiencies
• Lower cost through reliable continuous operation and reduced maintenance
• Safety and reduced oil consumption attributes compared to other formulations

Extensive in-house testing and field trials have validated UCON™ AC Concentrate 1105. In ongoing field trials, the oil with 10% treatment level is still in good condition after more than 8,000 hours of continuous operation.