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GUIDE TO HEAVY DUTY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES-AUGUST 2025

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Other Products Product Data castrol.com/GPS 800 255 4417 May 2025 GPS Castrol ® Aircol ® SR e Castrol Aircol SR compressor oil range of premium lubricants are designed for use in rotary screw compressors and are based on polyalphaolefin (PAO) fluids. Application Castrol Aircol SR is suitable for use in oil flooded rotary screw compressors operating under extreme climatic conditions, harsh environments and severe operating conditions where very high air discharge temperatures (> 100°C) are experienced. ese oils are also suitable for use in compressor units operating at normal operating conditions, with the maximum air discharge temperature =/< 100°C, as defined by ISO 6743-3:2003. For normal operating conditions, these products can be used for extended drain intervals up to 8000 hours. e Castrol Aircol SR range is fully compatible with nitrile, silicone, polyurethane and fluropolymer seal materials typically used in compressor units. It is not compatible with butadiene styrene (SBR) or ethylene propylene (EPDM) seals. Features and Benefits Castrol Aircol SR is a PAO based lubricant offering good compatibility with seals and mineral oil based lubricants and allowing changeover to Aircol SR without compatibility issues. Castrol Aircol SR offers the following benefits: • Increased oil service life of typically up to 8000 hours in most systems, depending on the operating environment. • Very low deposit-forming tendency, thus extending the service life of filters and separators. • Outstanding oxidation stability and antiwear performance, providing long lubricant and equipment life. • Ester-free formulation that eliminates the formation of corrosive acids leading to longer equipment life. • Excellent water separation characteristics, allowing condensation to readily separate from the oil.is minimizes the risk of emulsions, which could block the oil separator element. Classifications Aircol SR is classified oil flooded rotary screw compressors and is classified as follows: • DIN 51506 classification - VDL • ISO 6743/3 - DAG, DAH and DAJ for rotary air compressors Aircol SR grades meet the requirements of: • Atlas Copco 8000 hour oil drain interval • Kaeser H2 ecastrof

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