SPX Compressor Fluids

Petro-Canada’s SPX Compressor Fluids are specially formulated synthetic lubricants which provide enhanced lubrication protection in high temperature and high pressure gas compressor operations. Unlike standard mineral oils, these polyglycol synthetic lubricants have much lower gas solubility, which reduces viscosity dilution and greatly improves the separation of lubricant from the compressed gas - are advantageous in flooded screw compressors. Low ash content, high viscosity index, excellent lubricity and
shear stability are additional benefits in selecting SPX 5000, SPX 7000 and SPX 7068 instead of standard mineral oils.

Features and Benefits

• Reduces expensive overhauls due to corrosion
• Protects equipment from corrosion due to high water and sour gas dilution
• Extends equipment life
• Resists dilution by entrained hydrocarbons from process gases
• Suitable for propane refrigeration and production
• Resists dilution when in contact with liquid propane
• Improved energy efficiency
• High viscosity index provides a stronger lubricant film over a wide range of temperatures
• Higher viscosity at operating temperature gives greater volumetric efficiency in rotary screw compressors
• Protects gear components from effects of wear or chemical attack on yellow metal parts